Her Trails Coaching

UTA50
Program for Women

20 weeks of structured, expert-led ultra training for Ultra-Trail Australia's iconic 50km 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 UTA50

A demanding 50km loop through the Blue Mountains escarpment, part of the Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB festival. Long, sustained climbs, technical descents through eucalypt forest and cliff-line trail, and a finish that is famous for a reason: the Furber Steps.

Held in the Blue Mountains, NSW, UTA is one of the most recognised trail festivals on the Australian calendar and a UTMB World Series event. Conditions can shift through the day across escarpment and forest terrain, with the chance of heat, cold or rain depending on the season.

Around 2,400m of climbing across 50km makes this a genuine test of sustained effort. Long climbs, technical descending and hours on your feet all reward specific preparation, finishing with the famous Furber Steps. This program builds exactly that, week by week.

Duration

20 Weeks

Race Date

Sat 15 May 2027

Program Starts

Mon 28 Dec 2026

Distance

50km

Location

Blue Mountains, NSW

Access

Platform + App

The Course

What the course demands

●Sustained climbing strength across long, repeated ascents through the escarpment
●Confident, controlled downhill running on technical, root strewn descents for hours at a time
●Sure footing on stairs, exposed cliff line and forest trail late in a long day
●Fuelling and pacing for a full day on your feet, finishing on the famous Furber Steps

This Program

How this program prepares you

●20 weeks of progressive trail training with climbing specific strength and long hill efforts
●Technical descending practice for root strewn, uneven trail, built to hold up late in a long day
●Fuelling and effort management across a full day on the escarpment
●Pacing and mental resilience frameworks, with 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

●20 week progressive trail plan built for UTA50
●Hill repeats, climbing and technical descending progressions
●Suitable for first time mountain runners and road to trail athletes
●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

Endurance and trail coaching specialists

Strength and conditioning for runners

Physiotherapy and injury prevention guidance

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 20 weeks start with consistency and build climbing strength, descending confidence and fuelling skills 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 four 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.

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.

$220/ quarter

✓All race specific programs
✓Live weekly coaching calls
✓Full strength and recovery library
✓Her Trails community access
✓14 day free trial

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