Ready to start training? This plan will get you to the 50K starting line over the course of 18 weeks. Before you dive into the plan, there are a couple terms to know. Base pace: To determine your base ...

Now there is recovery, followed by six weeks of training, leading to a final six-day attempt at Christ Church, New Zealand.

Susan Dooley, originally of Ballycannon, Rathmoyle, competed in the Morzine-Avoriaz Ultra Trail Marathon in France last month ...