Everyday Ultra How to Plan an Ultramarathon Race Season and Schedule For a Great Year of Racing
Sep 20, 2025
Discover how to craft the ultimate ultramarathon race schedule with essential principles to avoid mistakes. Learn to differentiate between A, B, and C races and the importance of timing when choosing events. Joe shares tips on fitting in tune-up races and strategizing around your life’s commitments. Plus, insights on managing various race types—from flat to mountainous—and the best strategies for planning your off-season. Set meaningful intentions and stay motivated for a successful race season!
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Ironman + Ultraman Scheduling Mistake
- Joe signed up for Ultraman then an Ironman the week after and got injured from the tight scheduling.
- That experience taught him to avoid impulsive race sign-ups and to protect training and recovery.
A Year Of Intentional Big Goals
- Joe executed three big goals in one year: a 250-mile, a first 200-mile, and a 100-mile PR.
- He credits an intentional race schedule for enabling those achievements.
Treat Tune-Ups As Training, Not Full Peaking
- Avoid full tapers for B-races used purely as training; treat them as hard long runs.
- Only fully taper if you need a confidence-boosting PR or specific race result.