Your Adventure Begins Here
Our 5km Foundations program is a 6-week, beginner-friendly program designed to help you confidently achieve your 5km goal, whether starting fresh or coming back after a break.
This holistic program combines running, strength, mobility, and mindset work to build fitness and confidence at your pace.
With practical tips for overcoming challenges like motivation and injury prevention, plus support from a welcoming community, you’ll have everything you need to complete 5kms feeling strong and accomplished!
What makes Her Trails different?
- 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 6-week program:
- 4–6 structured run sessions per week: built specifically for Buffalo’s elevation, terrain and duration.
- 1-2 strength training session weekly: develop the power and stability needed for sustained climbs and long descents.
- 1–2 mobility or yoga sessions: to restore, realign and keep your body moving freely across the full training load.
- Weekly live coaching + community calls: get tailored support, connect with others on the same path, and stay accountable to your goals.

- Daily access to our online community: for encouragement, shared stories and honest support from women training for the same event.
- Nutrition guidance: to ensure your fuelling supports both your training and your life.
- Physical therapy input from ultra-experienced clinicians: including injury prevention strategies and recovery tools tailored to female runners.