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Roller Coaster 46: The 18-Week Training Program
This is not a course you can bluff your way through. The constant climbing, repeated descents, and lack of true recovery demand patience, durability, and smart pacing. Over 18 weeks, we build the physical strength and mental steadiness required to meet this course well.
Why train with Her Trails
We train the whole runner. You’ll build climbing strength and aerobic capacity while also learning how to regulate stress, recover well, and adapt training around life load and cycle changes.
Coaching, not just programming. Weekly live coaching and community calls mean you’re supported in real time, not left guessing when things feel hard.
Built by and for women. Female physiology, psychology, and lived experience shape every layer of this program.
A living training experience. This is not a static plan. It evolves with you, providing context, education, and reassurance as training intensifies.
Train from anywhere. Whether you’re local, regional, or travelling, your training, coaching, and community move with you.
What’s included
4–6 structured run sessions per week designed specifically for the terrain, elevation, and demands of Roller Coaster 46km.
1–2 strength sessions weekly to support sustained climbing, controlled descents, and long-term durability.
1–2 mobility or yoga sessions to maintain movement quality as training load increases.
Weekly live coaching + community calls for guidance, clarity, and accountability.
Private community access with women training for the same event.
Fuel and hydration guidance to support endurance and recovery.
Physio-informed durability support focused on injury prevention and staying well through the build.
More than a training plan
This is about learning how to train with confidence, consistency, and self-trust, not chasing perfection or ticking boxes.
Whether this is your first ultra-distance effort or a return with unfinished business, we’ll meet you where you are and move forward together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this program right for me if this is my first ultra?
Yes. Many women join Her Trails for their first ultra distance. If you are currently comfortable running for around 60 to 90 minutes and are ready to train consistently, this program is designed to guide you step by step with support and clarity.
I already run regularly. Will the early weeks feel too easy?
They might, and that is intentional. The priming phase helps your body and nervous system settle so you can absorb the training that follows. Even experienced runners benefit from this reset. It creates consistency, not setbacks.
Do I have to attend group runs or live coaching calls?
No. Everything beyond your scheduled training sessions is optional. Group runs and live calls are there to support connection, confidence, and learning. If you can attend, wonderful. If not, your program still works exactly as intended.
I live in Victoria. Are there opportunities to train on the course?
Yes. If you are VIC-based, our optional Her Trails group runs are regularly held in the Dandenong Ranges, including sections of the Roller Coaster course. These runs are guided, welcoming, and focused on building familiarity and confidence on the terrain.
What if I miss sessions or life gets in the way?
That is expected, not a failure. This program is designed for real life. You will learn how to adjust, prioritise, and keep moving forward without guilt or pressure when weeks do not go to plan.
Is this just a training plan, or will I be coached?
This is a coached experience. Alongside your structured sessions, you will have access to live weekly coaching and community calls, ongoing education, and practical guidance to help you train with confidence.
How does Her Trails support women specifically?
Our programs are built by women, for women. We consider female physiology, recovery needs, stress load, and the realities of balancing training with work, family, and life. You are supported as a whole person, not just an athlete.
What support is there when things feel hard or uncertain?
You are not expected to figure it out alone. Between coaching calls, community support, and guidance built into the program, there are always places to ask questions, reset, and keep going.
