Here is a recommended buildup of the long run for new trail runners wanting to complete the Bulldog 50K Ultra Run on August 27. It is advisable to run the long run on hilly trails that will resemble the race course and its a good idea to add 2 or 3 additional shorter runs during the week.
WEEK 1 = 6 miler
WEEK 2 = easy week
WEEK 3 = 8 miler
WEEK 4 = easy week
WEEK 5 = 10 miler
WEEK 6 = easy week
WEEK 7 = 12 miler
WEEK 8 = easy week
WEEK 9 = 14 miler
WEEK 10 = easy week
WEEK 11 = 16 miler
WEEK 12 = easy week
WEEK 13 = 18 miler
WEEK 14 = easy week
WEEK 15 = 20 miler
WEEK 16 = easy week
WEEK 17 = 22 miler
WEEK 18 = easy week
WEEK 19 = 24 miler
WEEK 20 = easy week
WEEK 21 = 26 miler
WEEK 22 = easy week
WEEK 23 = easy week
WEEK 24 = BULLDOG 50K ULTRA RUN