Tarawera (T50) - 20 weeks
Ready to take on the Tarawera Ultra Marathon 50km?
Flow Further. Climb Stronger. Finish Grounded.
Prepare for the Tarawera 50km with this 20-week structured training program designed for fast, flowing trails and long, runnable climbs. You’ll build the strength, endurance, and trail confidence needed to go the distance—supported by targeted run sessions, mobility work, and mindset coaching.
Whether it’s your first ultra or you’re aiming to level up, this program helps you feel strong, steady, and grounded on race day.
- 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: progressively build your endurance and mental resilience for the 50km distance. Expert coaches will guide you through each session safely and effectively.
- 1 strength training workout per week: focus on developing strength, power, and stability for the varied terrain of the Tarawera course.
- 1–2 mobility and yoga sessions weekly: enhance flexibility, alignment, and reduce injury risk while improving efficiency on the trails.
- Access to our Life Hub: A rich online library of resources covering nutrition, hydration, recovery, and women-specific performance insights.
- Weekly mindset episodes with Coach Sam: Packed with mental strategies, resilience tips, and motivation tools for ultra distance success.
- Live weekly coaching: Interact directly with our team to get personalised support and expert advice throughout your training.
- Dedicated Tarawera community group: Join fellow runners for encouragement, accountability, and shared progress in a connected space.
- Nutrition guidance: Detailed fuelling strategies for training, race day, and recovery — from pre-race meals to hydration plans.
- Physical therapy input from ultra-experienced clinicians: including injury prevention strategies and recovery tools tailored to female runners.
Comprehensive and well-rounded: addressing all essential elements necessary to prepare you for the demanding challenges of the Tarawera 50km 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 50km 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
