Tarawera (T102) - 20 weeks
Ready to take on the Tarawera Ultra Marathon 102km?
Train with Purpose. Finish with Confidence.
Our T102 Program is your complete training companion for the Tarawera Ultra 102km—designed to build the endurance, strength, and mental resilience you need to cross the finish line strong. With progressive long runs, hill-focused sessions, and proven pacing strategies, you’ll be fully prepared for the elevation and distance.
You’ll also receive expert support in mindset, nutrition, and mobility—so you can train smarter, recover faster, and prevent injury. Whether it's your first 100km or you're chasing a stronger performance, this program will guide you through every technical trail and challenging climb—all the way to the finish.
- We train the whole runner: Yes, you’ll build climbing legs and aerobic endurance, but you’ll also learn how to support your nervous system, align with your cycle, and stay connected to what matters to you.
- We coach in real time: Join live weekly coaching and community calls to get your questions answered, troubleshoot any roadblocks, and stay anchored in a shared journey.
- We are built by and for women: Our programs are created by a team that understands female physiology, psychology and the lived realities of training around life’s complexities.
- You’ll never be “just following a plan”: You’re joining a living, breathing training experience, full of context, coaching and connection, designed to evolve with you as you move towards this goal.
- Train wherever you are: Whether you're in the city, the bush, or travelling in between, your sessions and community are fully accessible from your phone or device, whenever you need them.
What’s included in your 20-week program:
- 4–6 structured run sessions per week: designed to progressively build your endurance and mental resilience for the 102km distance. Our expert coaches will guide you through each session, ensuring you safely and effectively progress towards your Tarawera 102km goal.
- 1–2 strength training sessions weekly: tailored to enhance your trail running performance and endurance with a focus on strength, power, and stability.
- 1–2 mobility or yoga sessions: to improve your flexibility, range of motion, and body alignment while helping prevent injuries and improve trail running efficiency.
- Access to our Life Hub: a comprehensive online resource offering content on nutrition, hydration, physical therapy, and women-specific topics to support your journey.
- Weekly mindset episodes with Coach Sam: focused on mental training, practical insights, and tips to overcome obstacles and build ultra-distance resilience.
- Live weekly coaching: Engage with the Her Trails coaching team for personalised feedback, guidance, and troubleshooting specific to your training and goals.
- Dedicated community group: Join a supportive space of runners sharing the Tarawera journey — for encouragement, connection, accountability, and celebration.
- Nutrition guidance: Learn fuelling strategies for training, race day, and recovery — including pre-, during-, and post-race support from our experts.
- Physical therapy guidance: Expert advice from clinicians experienced with ultra runners, focused on injury prevention and recovery strategies tailored to the ultra-distance athlete.
Comprehensive and well-rounded: addressing all essential elements necessary to prepare you for the demanding challenges of the Tarawera 102km race. We focus not only on physical preparation but also on mental resilience, injury prevention, nutrition, and overall well-being.
Accessible worldwide: No matter where you are, you can train with us.
Supportive of building a strong community: We foster connections among participants, creating a space where you can find motivation, support, and lasting friendships. Together, we'll celebrate achievements, overcome obstacles, and inspire each other to embrace the Tarawera 102km distance.
Amy - from our UTA 50km program
I just want to express my gratitude to the amazing Her trails team. I am so so happy to have discovered Her trails and have loved every aspect of the last 20weeks. The race yesterday exceeded all my expectations and was the perfect race for me. Throughout the whole race I had this unwavering belief that I could cope with anything and finish and it was because of the training program and all the mindset, breathing and nutrition advice I soaked up along the way. Thanks to you guys I had strategies to combat the nerves at the start, discipline to keep my pace early and strong intention to remain calm throughout. Seeing Sam and Harry along the way was incredibly uplifting and the course tips were so helpful. All this enabled me to enjoy the whole experience which was my number one goal but also in stark contrast to previous races where I’ve blown up, had GI issues and generally hated life. Your expertise, your infectious positivity and down to earth nature is just so engaging and welcoming. I love that I have found a tribe of women who love running in the mountains as much as I do, but even more than that, because of Her trails I have found me, I’ve found the person I want to be outside of a mum, wife and my job and I am so happy. I’ve told everyone I know about Her trails because it’s honestly been life changing for me and I want all the women around me to be able to experience it. I am still enjoying a massive runners high and can’t wait to get back on the trails. Thank you so much again, bring on UTA 2024
