Roller Coaster Run
Preparing for relentless short climbs, constant changes in rhythm, and dense forest singletrack where effort rarely settles.
Dandenong Ranges, VIC
Her Trails is a women-led endurance platform specialising in race-specific preparation. Roller Coaster is defined by repetition rather than altitude alone. The terrain demands durability through constant climbing and descending, confident footwork on narrow trails, and the ability to manage effort when the course offers very few true recovery sections.
Roller Coaster Run through the Her Trails lens
What Roller Coaster Asks of You
Roller Coaster is defined by repetition rather than relief. Short, steep climbs arrive one after another, rarely allowing effort to settle. Early pacing errors are subtle here, but they compound steadily through the forest.
Descents are frequent, narrow, and demanding. They require control, confidence, and legs conditioned for constant loading rather than occasional impact. The terrain rewards runners who can stay composed while changing rhythm again and again.
This is where Her Trails places its focus. Strength for repeated climbing, pacing discipline, technical ease, and steady fueling matter more than surges. Preparation must support durability and clarity across an uninterrupted day of movement in the Dandenong Ranges.
Roller Coaster Run training, guided the Her Trails way
Choose Your Roller Coaster Run Pathway
Roller Coaster Run is defined by constant elevation change rather than single major climbs. Each program is built for the repeated ascents, descents and muscular load specific to your event distance.
Every pathway is supported by Her Trails coaching, community connection, and a training philosophy centred on durability, pacing restraint and confidence across rolling terrain in the Dandenong Ranges.
Roller Coaster 46km Double Loop
18 week race-specific program
Built for relentless climbing and descending across two laps of the Dandenong Ranges. Focus on repeated elevation tolerance, downhill durability and pacing control as fatigue accumulates.
View 46km Program →Roller Coaster 23km
16 week race-specific program
Designed for a single lap of steep, rolling terrain. Emphasis on climbing rhythm, leg resilience and controlled effort across constant elevation change.
View 23km Program →Roller Coaster 12.4km
14 week race-specific program
Ideal for runners stepping into trail racing or building confidence on hilly terrain. Focused on aerobic strength, climbing technique and learning to manage effort across rolling trails.
View 12.4km Program →Through the Her Trails Lens
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