2027 Blackbeard's Revenge Plans

Coach Steve is a United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA) Certified Ultrarunning, Running, Endurance Strength and Conditioning, and Endurance Sports Nutrition Coach. He is also a two time Blackbeard's Revenge 100 miler finisher (2025 and 2026). Both times he ran the BBR with his Mom (she completed the 100 Miler in 2026 at the age of 63). He brings his coaching knowledge along with his on-course race experience to the 20 week training plans. All plans begin on Monday November 2nd and finish on race day. The plans are delivered via Training Peaks and include strength and mobility training taylored to the BBR course. There are two levels of plans available for the 100 Mile and 100K distances, and relay team (3 to 4 and 4 to 6 person) training options.

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Available Plans

100 Mile

Advanced - This plan is designed for 100 Mile PRs and for runners that are looking to push themselves.
Beginner - This plan is designed for runners that are looking to get after their first 100 mile finish. It encorporates some run/walk approach to longer miles.

100K

Advanced - This plan is designed for 100K PRs and for runners that are looking to have a healthy and safe finish.
Beginner - This plan is designed for runners that are looking to get after their first 100K finish. It encorporates some run/walk approach to longer miles.

Relay

3 to 4 person - Designed for smaller teams where each person takes on longer miles across the race.
4 to 6 person - Designed for teams where runners take on a shorter distance for each of their legs.

Need more time to train?

If you are looking for a little more of a lead up to the training block, you can choose to complete a Pre-Training Block Plan. This plan focuses on aerobic base building to ensure you are ready for a longer training block and to finish your race healthy.

What Do We Focus On?

Taking an aerobic base building approach to complete the training block healthy and in the best shape to finish your race strong.