The Squamish 50K is one of the biggest and best events in any calendar year inside Canada’s trail and ultra running scene. It’s a demanding course with varying terrain, significant elevation change, and a steep history rooted in competition.

Back in 2024, I made my Squamish 50K debut at the 2024 50K Trail National Championships, landing just outside the top 10 as the eventual M11.

I know the training strategies that worked for me in succeeding at the race, and I’ve also watched many of my friends put together key training blocks en route to podium placements.

So with that, I’m releasing a trail 50K training plan for intermediate/advanced runners to follow en route to whatever goals they want to accomplish at Squamish.

This training plan can also go hand-and-hand with a different, 50K trail race of your choosing, especially one with significant elevation gain like Squamish.

This training plan includes:

✅ A log for you to track your runs and cross-training, and record your thoughts on what worked/what didn’t each day.

✅ A comprehensive 10-week plan, including race-specific and periodized workouts toward the specifics of your race.

✅ Mobility and strength suggestions for each week of the block, going beyond just your run training.

^{* The plan works up to 8 hours of running, and is therefore not usually best for an elite trail runner aiming to podium at the race. For specific guidance around elite level trail training, reach out to me for 1-on-1 coaching!}

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SQUAMISH 50K – TRAINING PLAN – PREVIEW

PREVIEW – Squamish 50K Training Plan & Log – Intermediate/Advanced – Google Sheets

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