Her Trails Coaching
UTA 22
16 weeks to a strong, controlled Blue Mountains race day
UTA 22 asks more of you than its distance suggests. A long descent into Kedumba Valley, exposed valley floor running, and a sustained climb back out on the Furber Steps demand real strength and pacing discipline. Over 16 weeks we build the vertical fitness and confidence to run this course under control, start to finish.
Program
16 Weeks
Race Date
Fri 15 May 2026
Distance
22km
Elevation
1,200m+
Location
Blue Mountains NSW
Start / Finish
Queen Victoria Hospital / Scenic World
The course
The route drops from Queen Victoria Hospital into Kedumba Valley, crosses the valley floor, then climbs back out via Federal Pass to the base of the Furber Steps and the Scenic World finish. The descent is long and the climb out is longer.
Out
Queen Victoria Hospital into Kedumba Valley
A long, sustained descent onto exposed valley-floor trail.
Return
Federal Pass and the Furber Steps to Scenic World
The defining climb: rainforest singletrack finishing on 951 steps.
How we train for it
Pillar 01
Climbing power
Progressive stair and vertical loading for the Furber Steps climb out.
Pillar 02
Descent control
Technique and eccentric strength for the long Kedumba Valley drop.
Pillar 03
Aerobic endurance
Building the base to hold effort across a longer, hillier course.
Pillar 04
Pacing & fuelling
Race-day strategy for a course that punishes going out too hard.
Pillar 05
Weekly coaching
Live calls to keep training clear, sustainable, and adjusted to you.
Pillar 06
Community
Daily support from women training the same course and the same climbs.
Before you begin: this program assumes a light running base and builds vertical strength and descent confidence progressively across the 16 weeks.
Everything you need, in one place
Training Program
16 weeks of structured run, strength, and mobility sessions built for the UTA 22 course.
Coaching & Community
Weekly live coaching calls and daily Community Hub access for support and accountability.
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