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UTA22
Program for Women

16 weeks of structured, expert-led trail training for Ultra-Trail Australia's 22km through the Blue Mountains. Built by women, for women, so you arrive at the start line strong, confident and ready.

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The Race

Running Ultra-Trail Australia's UTA22

UTA22 runs on the Friday of Ultra-Trail Australia weekend and asks more of you than its distance suggests. It starts at Queen Victoria Hospital, drops the long descent into Kedumba Valley, crosses the exposed valley floor, then climbs back out via Federal Pass to the base of the Furber Steps, all 951 of them, up to the Scenic World finish.

Held in mid-May, race day falls in the cool Blue Mountains autumn, with crisp mornings and the chance of fog in the valleys. The long descent and the longer climb out reward runners who can pace with discipline and stay strong on tired legs.

Around 1,200m of climbing across 22km makes this a genuine test in a technical, hilly format, finishing with the famous Furber Steps. This program builds exactly that, week by week.

Duration

16 Weeks

Race Date

Fri 14 May 2027

Program Starts

Mon 25 Jan 2027

Distance

22km

Location

Blue Mountains, NSW

Access

Platform + App

The Course

What the course demands

  • ●Climbing power and durable legs for the 1,200m and the Furber Steps climb out
  • ●Descent control and eccentric strength for the long Kedumba Valley drop
  • ●Aerobic base to hold effort across a hilly course on singletrack and stairs
  • ●Pacing discipline for a course that punishes going out too hard
This Program

How this program prepares you

  • ●16 weeks of progressive trail training with climbing specific strength and long runs
  • ●Stair climbing and technical descending sessions for escarpment terrain
  • ●Pacing and fuelling practice built into long runs and a time trial week
  • ●Mental resilience frameworks and a race week plan for the Blue Mountains

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

  • ●16 week progressive trail plan built for the UTA22 course
  • ●Climbing, technical descent and long run progressions
  • ●Deload week and time trial built in
  • ●Structured taper and race week 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

Who's Behind It

Expert coaching team

01

Endurance and trail coaching specialists

02

Strength and conditioning for runners

03

Physiotherapy and injury prevention guidance

04

Yoga, mobility and recovery expertise

Questions before you commit

I have never done a race like this before. Is this program still for me?+
Yes. This program is built for first time mountain runners as well as experienced trail athletes. The 16 weeks start with consistency and build climbing power, descent control and pacing discipline in the same progressive order, whatever your starting point.
What if training clashes with work, parenting or life?+
For many runners, life load changes week to week, and the program is built with that in mind. Sessions are structured around effort and purpose rather than a rigid schedule, so you can shift days when you need to and your coach can help you adjust without losing the plan.
Do I need to already be a strong runner?+
No. The first weeks are about building consistency before adding load, so the program meets you at your current fitness and progresses from there. Suitable for road to trail athletes as well as established trail runners.
What if I get injured or need to adjust the plan?+
Reach out to your coach through the coaching platform as soon as something feels off. Training can be adapted around niggles, life load or a missed week, and the program distinguishes between normal training discomfort and pain that needs attention.
Is there support if I have questions along the way?+
Yes. Weekly live coaching calls are recorded if you cannot join live, and you can ask questions anytime through the private coaching community.

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$220/ quarter
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  • ✓Live weekly coaching calls
  • ✓Full strength and recovery library
  • ✓Her Trails community access
  • ✓14 day free trial
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