Her Trails Coaching
100km Trail Ultra
Program for Women
A 20-week endurance build designed for the physical demands, mental load and long hours required to complete a 100km trail ultra. Structured progression, integrated recovery and coaching support, built around the way women actually train.
Why 100km Is Different
This distance changes the equation
A 100km trail ultra is not a longer version of a shorter race. The hours compound. Fuelling becomes a skill you either trained or a problem you manage in real time. Terrain that felt easy at kilometre 20 becomes a different proposition at kilometre 80. You will likely hike sections of the course, and knowing when to hike, how to hike efficiently and how to transition back to running is part of the skill set. Decision-making, pacing, heat regulation, night running and the ability to keep problem-solving when your body wants to stop are all specific demands that need specific preparation.
This program is built for those realities. It blends endurance running, climbing strength, mobility and intelligent recovery across 20 weeks, so you arrive at the start line prepared, grounded and capable of thriving on race day.
We prioritise durability over burnout. Long runs, strength and recovery are layered deliberately so your body can absorb the work, not break under it. Designed for women balancing training with work, family and responsibility, with clear intent, a simple weekly rhythm and built-in flexibility.
Is This Program Right For You
Built for commitment, patience and respect for the process
This program supports women preparing for their first 100km or returning to the distance, with experience in trail running or shorter ultras (30 to 70km). It suits runners who can commit to consistent weekly training over 20 weeks, who value durability, recovery and long-term health, and who want clear structure without being micromanaged.
If you are brand new to running or trail environments, currently managing an unresolved injury, or looking for a short-term plan, this program may not be the right starting point. Reach out to us and we can help you find the most supportive option.
What 100km Demands
The skills this program builds
Each element of the program addresses a specific demand of 100km trail racing. These are trained progressively across 20 weeks, building capacity without overloading any single system.
Endurance Architecture
Progressive long runs build toward race-specific duration, not just distance. Back-to-back long run weekends simulate the fatigue of the second half of a 100km, teaching your body to keep moving when the effort stops feeling manageable. Volume builds steadily with deloads to absorb the work.
Climbing and Hiking Power
At 100km, you will hike significant portions of the course. This is not failure. It is strategy. Hill repeats, power hikes, and tempo climbs are programmed throughout so you can move efficiently uphill for hours, switching between running and hiking without wasting energy on the transition.
Strength for Durability
Posterior chain, single-leg stability, and joint resilience scheduled weekly with the same priority as your runs. 100km loads the body asymmetrically across variable terrain for 12 to 20 hours. Strength work addresses this before it becomes injury, and keeps your movement patterns intact when fatigue accumulates.
Ultra Fuelling
Eating for 12 to 20 hours on trail is a trained skill. Gut training, hydration strategies, checkpoint planning and the ability to eat while climbing are structured into long run sessions so race-day nutrition is practised, not improvised. The difference between finishing strong and falling apart often starts in the stomach.
Race Execution
Deload weeks, race-simulation long runs, taper and race-week planning are built into the 20-week structure. Checkpoint strategy, drop bag preparation, crew communication, night running readiness and gear management are all addressed. The program does not just build fitness. It prepares you for the logistics of race day.
The Whole Runner
Mobility and yoga to restore range. Cycle-aware adaptation built in. Nervous system management alongside physical load. At 100km, the race becomes a mental challenge as much as a physical one. This program includes specific mindset and resilience work for the long hours between checkpoints, so you have frameworks ready when the effort stops feeling optional.
What's Included
Everything you need, in one place
Developed by the Her Trails coaching team: endurance, strength, mobility, physiotherapy, yoga and recovery specialists working together to support the whole runner.
Training Program
- ●Progressive 20-week 100km trail ultra program with back-to-back long runs
- ●Elevation-ready run sessions with deloads and taper
- ●Integrated strength for runners program
- ●Mobility and yoga sessions for durability and recovery
Coaching + Community
- ●Weekly live coaching calls, join live or watch replays
- ●Fuelling and hydration guidance for ultra-distance efforts
- ●Private community for accountability and shared race intel
- ●Access to the Her Trails community for support and connection
Also Worth Considering
Training for more than one goal this season?
Instead of purchasing individual programs, many runners choose the Her Trails All-In Membership for broader training support across the year. If you plan to complete more than one program this season, the All-In Membership is usually the most cost-effective option and gives our coaching team the ability to support you as you transition between races, training blocks and recovery periods.
Best Value
Her Trails All-In Membership
$220 / quarter
- ✓Access to every Her Trails program including trail, road and strength
- ✓Community and coaching platform with weekly coaching calls
- ✓Strength and mobility training for runners
- ✓Coaching support between races and training blocks
- ✓Ongoing community support and accountability
- ✓Discounts on merchandise and selected partner opportunities
Not sure where to start?
We're happy to help you find the right program.
At the 100km distance in particular, the right training pathway makes a real difference. If you're weighing up programs, returning from time off, or simply want a second opinion before you commit, reach out before you enrol. Tell us your running background, what you're training for, and where you're at right now.
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