Her Trails Coaching
TCS Sydney Marathon
Program for Women
16 weeks of structured, expert-led marathon training built around the TCS Sydney Marathon course. A World Marathon Major through one of the world's most iconic cities, this program prepares you for every kilometre, from the Harbour Bridge to the finish.
The Race
Running the TCS Sydney Marathon
The TCS Sydney Marathon is a World Marathon Major, one of only six in the world, and the only major on Australian soil. The course begins at Milsons Point on the north shore, with runners crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the opening kilometres before descending into The Rocks and the CBD. From there the route moves through some of Sydney's most recognisable streets: past Circular Quay and the Opera House, through Hyde Park, and into the city's inner suburbs before returning to finish in The Domain.
With the Harbour Bridge crossing in the early kilometres, the course demands careful pacing on the initial downhill. The back half of the race runs largely flat to gently undulating through inner-city Sydney. Late-August conditions can include warm temperatures and moderate humidity, making heat management and early pacing discipline as important as the training itself.
The crowd support is consistent throughout, the backdrop is unlike any other marathon in the world, and the finish inside The Domain carries the weight of a race that has joined the most prestigious field in the sport. This program is built around every element of it.
The Course
What the course demands
- โPacing discipline from the first kilometre, especially on the downhill from the Harbour Bridge
- โHeat and humidity management in late-August Sydney conditions
- โAerobic endurance to hold form across 42.2km of mostly flat urban terrain
- โMental strength through the back half as crowd noise fades in the inner suburbs
This Program
How this program prepares you
- โ16 weeks of progressive road marathon training with structured speed, tempo and long runs
- โHeat acclimatisation guidance and race-day fuelling protocols for warm conditions
- โPacing strategy practice built into long runs and the time trial week
- โMental fortitude frameworks for the back half, and a race-week plan designed around Sydney's logistics
The Program
16 weeks of progressive preparation
What's Included
Everything you need, in one place
This program covers your training, strength, recovery and coaching from one integrated platform. Nothing is bolted on.
Training Program
- โ16-week progressive road marathon plan
- โBase building, speed, tempo and long runs
- โDeload week and time trial built in
- โStructured taper and race-week preparation
- โDelivered via Her Trails platform and app
Strength + Recovery
- โWeekly strength sessions designed for runners
- โMobility and yoga for recovery and injury prevention
- โFemale-specific physiology integrated throughout
- โGuidance on training across your cycle
Coaching + Community
- โWeekly live coaching calls, join live or watch replays
- โAsk questions anytime via the coaching platform
- โPrivate coaching group for support and accountability
- โExpert video content for every stage of training
Expert Coaching Team
All-In Membership
Training for more than one race this season?
The All-In Membership gives you access to every Her Trails program, live coaching calls, the full strength and recovery library and the Her Trails community. One membership, every program.
Best Value
Her Trails All-In
$220 / quarter
- โAll race-specific programs
- โLive weekly coaching calls
- โFull strength and recovery library
- โHer Trails community access
- โ14-day free trial
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