Her Trails Coaching
Trail Marathon 42.2km
Program for Women
A 16-week training program built for the elevation, technical terrain and problem-solving that trail marathon distance demands. Structured progression, integrated recovery and coaching support, designed around the way women actually train.
Why Trail Is Different
Trails ask for more than distance
A trail marathon is not a road marathon on dirt. Elevation changes your pacing. Technical terrain changes your movement. Weather, footing and navigation add layers of decision-making that accumulate across 42 kilometres. A road plan will get you to the start line, but it will not prepare you for what the trail actually asks.
This program is built for those realities, and the ones at home. With structured progression, integrated recovery and a steady weekly rhythm, it grows endurance, hill strength and confidence while respecting the whole of your life.
What Trail Marathon Demands
The skills this program builds
Each element of the program addresses a specific demand of trail marathon racing. These are trained progressively across 16 weeks, not crammed in at the end.
Elevation Work
Climbing efficiency and hiking power are trained as distinct skills.
- โHill repeats and tempo climbs
- โLong runnable ascents and technical descents
- โSustained vertical gain does not unravel your race plan
Trail Skills
Not add-ons. Integrated into run sessions so you practise them under realistic load.
- โPacing by terrain and footing on variable surfaces
- โPole use (optional)
- โStrategies for night, heat and rain conditions
Strength for Runners
Scheduled weekly with the same priority as your runs. Addresses asymmetric loading before it becomes injury.
- โPosterior chain and single-leg stability
- โAnkle, knee and hip resilience
Off-Road Fuelling
Eating while climbing is different from eating on flat road.
- โGut conditioning for variable terrain
- โHydration strategies for off-road conditions
- โFuelling practice during long runs so race-day nutrition is a trained skill
Race Simulation
The program does not just build fitness. It peaks it at the right time.
- โDeload weeks and race-simulation long runs
- โTaper built into the 16-week structure
- โClear plan for race week and race morning
The Whole Runner
Trail marathon asks everything of you, not just your legs.
- โMobility and yoga to restore range
- โCycle-aware adaptation built in
- โNervous system management alongside physical load
What's Included
Everything you need, in one place
Coached by a team built by and for women. You are coached in real time as a whole runner, not just following a plan. Your week is released each Saturday so you meet each week where you are.
Training Program
- โProgressive 16-week trail marathon program (42.2km)
- โElevation-ready run sessions with deloads and taper
- โIntegrated strength for runners program
- โMobility and yoga sessions for durability
Coaching + Community
- โWeekly live coaching calls, join live or watch replays
- โCycle-aware adaptation with flex days for energy and load management
- โFuelling and hydration guidance for off-road conditions
- โPrivate community of runners preparing for the same distance
- โAccess to the Her Trails community for ongoing connection
Also Worth Considering
Training for more than one goal this season?
Instead of purchasing individual programs, many runners choose the Her Trails All-In Membership for broader training support across the year. If you plan to complete more than one program this season, the All-In Membership is usually the most cost-effective option and gives our coaching team the ability to support you as you transition between races, training blocks and recovery periods.
Best Value
Her Trails All-In Membership
$220 / quarter
- โAccess to every Her Trails program including trail, road and strength
- โCommunity and coaching platform with weekly coaching calls
- โStrength and mobility training for runners
- โCoaching support between races and training blocks
- โOngoing community support and accountability
- โDiscounts on merchandise and selected partner opportunities
Questions before you commit?
Choosing a program is a real commitment of time and energy, and it is normal to want to talk it through first. Here are a few places to start.
We can connect you with an All-In member for a relaxed call about the program, fitting training around work and family, or anything else on your mind.
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