How to Plan an Ultramarathon Race Season and Schedule For a Great Year of Racing

Everyday Ultra

Joe Corcione

September 20, 20251 hr 2 min
Running

How to Plan an Ultramarathon Race Season and Schedule For a Great Year of Racing

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Episode Notes

In this episode of the Everyday Ultra Podcast, Joe breaks down the exact process for building a powerful and smart race schedule.

From A-races to tune-up events, he shares the key principles that will help you avoid common mistakes, set meaningful goals, and create a lineup of races that keeps you motivated, consistent, and ready to perform at your best.

Whether you’re chasing your first ultra or looking to maximize a season of big goals, this episode will give you the framework to plan smarter, not harder .

What you'll learn in this episode:

  • The three core principles every runner should follow when picking races

  • How to think about A, B, and C races (and why timing matters more than you think)

  • The biggest scheduling mistakes runners make—and how to avoid them

  • How to use intentions to guide your race choices and stay aligned with long-term goals

  • Why the type of race you choose (flat vs mountain, short vs long) can set you up for success—or struggle

  • Smart ways to fit in tune-up races without derailing your training

  • The truth about off-seasons—when to take one, when to skip it, and how to know the difference

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