Her Trails Coaching
65km Standley Monster
Program for Women
20 weeks of structured, expert-led ultra training built for one of Australia's most remote and beautiful trail races. The 65km Standley Monster runs point-to-point across the West MacDonnell Ranges on the Larapinta Trail. This program builds the strength, durability and desert-trail awareness to carry you from Standley Chasm to the Telegraph Station finish.
The Race
Running the Standley Monster
The 65km Standley Monster journeys through some of the most spectacular and runnable sections of the Larapinta Trail. It starts in the pre-dawn dark with a head-torch start at Angkerle Atwatye (Standley Chasm), climbs steep, rugged, technical terrain for the first 13km, then opens into remote undulating singletrack with almost non-stop views of the West MacDonnell Ranges. Aid stations are spaced for a remote desert ultra, at Jay Creek (13km), Mulga Camp (22km), Simpsons Gap (40km) and Wallaby Gap (50km), before Euro Ridge delivers a final sting in the tail roughly 13km from the historic Alice Springs Telegraph Station finish.
It is a point-to-point course with around 1,630m of climbing and 1,820m of descent across red-dirt singletrack, rocky creek beds and exposed ridgelines (ITRA 3 points, Mountain Level 2). Held in mid-May, race day falls in the cool, dry heart of the Central Australian autumn, with crisp pre-dawn starts near 7°C and mild days around 20–23°C.
This is a feisty, remote ultra that rewards strength, sure footing and patience. The terrain, the climbs and the distance all ask for specific preparation. This program builds exactly that.
Please note: entry to the 65km Standley Monster requires a qualifying trail race (21.1km or longer) completed within 18 months of the event. This program is built to get you ready for it.
The Course
What the course demands
- ●Climbing strength and durable legs for the steep, rocky first 13km and the climbs that follow
- ●Sure-footed movement on technical rock, creek beds and red-dirt singletrack
- ●Heat, hydration and fuelling management for remote desert running
- ●Self-reliance and patient pacing for a long day between sparse aid stations
This Program
How this program prepares you
- ●20 weeks of progressive ultra training with climbing-specific strength and long back-to-back efforts
- ●Technical descending and footwork sessions for rock, gravel and creek beds
- ●Heat, hydration and fuelling protocols, plus mandatory-gear and pack practice
- ●Pacing and mental-resilience frameworks for Euro Ridge and the remote middle, with a race-week plan for Alice Springs logistics
The Program
20 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
- ●20-week progressive 65km trail-ultra plan
- ●Climbing, technical descent and long-run progressions
- ●Back-to-back long efforts and time on feet
- ●Heat, hydration, fuelling and mandatory-gear preparation
- ●Delivered via Her Trails platform and app
Strength + Recovery
- ●Weekly strength sessions designed for trail runners
- ●Mobility and yoga for recovery and injury prevention
- ●Female-specific physiology integrated throughout
- ●Guidance on training across your cycle
Coaching + Community
- ●Weekly live coaching calls, join live or watch replays
- ●Ask questions anytime via the coaching platform
- ●Private coaching group for support and accountability
- ●Expert 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
- ✓All race-specific programs
- ✓Live weekly coaching calls
- ✓Full strength and recovery library
- ✓Her Trails community access
- ✓14-day free trial
Membership or Standalone · Choose Your Path
The Standley Monster 65 km program is available as a one-time purchase or included within the Her Trails All-In Membership. Both options give you full access to the 20-week training experience, weekly coaching calls and the Her Trails App. The difference comes down to how much ongoing support and breadth of training you want.
Standalone Program
Best if this event is your main focus.
- • Full 20-week Standley Monster program
- • Strength, mobility and elevation-specific sessions
- • Delivered via the Her Trails App
- • Weekly coaching call access
- • Program-only community space
or
$160/month for 4 months
All-In Membership
Best if you want year-round support and access to every program.
- • Includes the full Standley Monster program
- • Access to all race-specific and distance specific programs
- • Base Camp platform
- • Strength for Runners block included
- • Member-only discounts, partners and perks
12-month minimum commitment
Not sure which option fits? Join the next coaching call and we will help you choose the support that best fits your goals.
