Her Trails · Standley Monster 65 km
Train for technical desert trails with strength, awareness and confidence.
Program Duration:
20 weeks
Program Start:
Monday, 29 December 2025
Race Date:
Saturday, 17 May 2026
Location:
West MacDonnell Ranges, NT
Program Access:
Available anywhere via the Her Trails App
The Standley Monster 65 km is shaped by sharp technical climbs, ancient rocky creek beds and long runnable single track through the heart of the West MacDonnell Ranges. Your training follows the rhythm of this landscape, building the strength, mobility and trail awareness needed to move with confidence across Larapinta’s varied surfaces.
Over 20 weeks, you’ll progress through phases that target elevation resilience, ankle and foot readiness, desert heat considerations, efficient uphill hiking, and smooth movement on rocky single track. You’ll be guided by coaches who understand women’s endurance from the inside out and supported by a community training toward the same finish line.
Included in the Her Trails All-In Membership or available as a standalone program.
Your Desert Ultra Awaits
Her Trails x West Macs Monster · Standley Monster 65 km
The Standley Monster 65 km is a bold and beautiful journey across the West MacDonnell Ranges. Beginning at Standley Chasm and finishing at the historic Alice Springs Telegraph Station, the course moves through ancient rocky creek beds, exposed ridgelines and long sections of runnable single track shaped by millennia of Central Desert weather.
Our 20-week program prepares you for this variety. You will develop the strength, stability and terrain awareness required to run confidently across rock, sand, loose stone and undulating desert trail while learning to manage heat, hydration and sustainable pacing. This is a race where patient movement is power.
Program Starts: 29 December 2025
Duration: 20 Weeks
Race Day: 17 May 2026
What Makes Her Trails Different
- ✔ Terrain-specific preparation: Build stability, confidence and precision for rocky creek beds, undulating desert single track and exposed ridgelines.
- ✔ Whole-runner approach: Endurance, strength, mobility and recovery woven together to support consistent progress without burnout.
- ✔ Created by women, for women: Training that honours physiology, energy patterns and nervous system load, with practical strategies that support life, family and work.
- ✔ Guided, connected coaching: Weekly live calls and access to our coaching team keep you grounded, accountable and supported.
- ✔ Train anywhere: Follow every session through the Her Trails App, whether you are on technical trails or building skills from flatter regions.
Your 20-Week Phase Structure
Prime to Build (Weeks 1 to 4): Establish rhythm, posture and footwork on varied surfaces. Build early elevation tolerance and joint durability across compact, sustainable sessions.
Mindset: Move with awareness and let terrain literacy develop calmly.
Build (Weeks 5 to 10): Gradually increase load with longer base runs, structured climbs and strength work. Practise heat management, fuelling and hydration for desert environments.
Mindset: Strong through consistency rather than effort spikes.
Peak (Weeks 11 to 16): Simulate longer efforts on uneven ground, refine pacing for rolling terrain and work on technical confidence across rock, gravel and creek beds.
Mindset: Calm under load as terrain becomes more challenging.
Taper and Integrate (Weeks 17 to 20): Reduce volume while maintaining movement quality. Sharpen trail awareness, reinforce recovery and fine-tune race day strategy.
Mindset: Arrive prepared, composed and steady for a long day in desert terrain.
Female-Specific Focus
- ✔ Cycle-aware guidance: Training structure and recovery cues that align with hormonal fluctuations while maintaining program integrity.
- ✔ Fuel and hydration for heat: Learn steady fuelling and electrolyte strategies to support performance in warm, dry desert conditions.
- ✔ Stability and impact control: Glute, hip and core sequencing to support efficient climbing and confident movement over unstable rocky surfaces.
- ✔ Nervous system resilience: Breath, mobility and reflection tools to manage mental load and maintain presence over long technical efforts.
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.
