BMF UTA Stair Training /Taper Run 11-24km
2 WEEKS TO ULTRA TRAIL AUSTRALIA! The work is nearly done! This is the perfect training run for those wanting to get some last minute stair training in on the UTA11, UTA22, UTA50, UTA100 and UTA Miler courses, get familiar with the area, get some stair training done or just cruise along on a guided run to help you taper for race day in the Blue Mountains.
The experienced trainers from BLUE MOUNTAINS FITNESS have teamed up again with THE BODY MECHANIC. We align our BMF UTA Training Runs with the STREEK.RUN UTA Base Training Plans (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced) and the Event Specific UTA11, UTA22, UTA50 and UTA100 Race Training Plans. This is the end of week 14 of The Locker Room 16 Week Race plans for Ultra Trail Australia. For more info on The Locker Room Plans check out - https://app.streek.run/race-hub/uta-training-plans/
This run will include the UTA11 course as a minimum with additional distance on other UTA trails that are open. The training course route may change due to National Parks/Council closures, landslides, floods or any unforeseen circumstances. We will update details if required.
BLUE MOUNTAINS FITNESS is one of only a few companies with a National Parks and Wildlife ECO PASS licence to carry out run training on the Ultra Trail Australia course. We have been training runners for 14 years to complete the arduous UTA course since 2011. We have highly experienced trainers who know the trails better than most. We are NPWS ECO PASS licensed and insured to carry out this training within the National Park.
WHY? This is a great training run to get a look at the UTA courses and terrain, have a nice easy taper or see where you are at with your training. The Run trainers at BMF have a wealth of experience to pass on - race prep, race gear, training and race nutrition, race strategy, pacing and info on the course. We do not leave runners and walkers behind. We have plenty of options with the different pace groups and distances. Our Run Trainers are highly experienced and will see who is doing it easy and also those who are finding it not so easy!
THE COURSE. We will do the UTA11 course as close as possible to the published course pending any National Parks or Council closures. Additional trails used in UTA will be added to the UTA11 course to get up to 24km.
PACE GROUPS. We'll have 3 Pace Groups - The mighty TURTLES, a MID PACED group and the SPEEDY HARES. We may even have a Walker Group and a Walk Trainer if required.
GEAR. We will be using this as a race day prep run and ask you to bring the UTA22 Mandatory gear.
START TIME. Nice late start! Turtles pace group will start first at 9am. Hares will also start at 9am but do a little bit extra giving the Turtles a head start.
START/FINISH LOCATION. Violet Street opposite Scenic World, Katoomba
DISTANCE. 11-24km.
FINISH TIME. We expect to be finished in 2 to 3.5 hours depending on what distance and pace you run. The Hares and Mid Paced will do a little extra km at the start and chase the Turtles group. When the groups meet we may swap runners around in the pace groups. You will not be left behind! Our guides are very experienced and will keep the groups together but still push the fitter, faster runners if needed.
NUTRITION. Please bring enough fuel and hydration for this amount of time.
MINIMUM AGE. We have a minimum age of 12 on this particular training run. If your child has been running a while and is under 12 please email us to discuss whether it would be a suitable run to take them on. The minimum age for the UTA11 race is 12 years old at the end of 2025.
OTHER INFORMATION. Our Trainers are very experienced trainers with a huge knowledge of the area, the UTA courses and what is needed to get the best result for you on Race Day. The Trainers will discuss gear, race strategy, nutrition, pacing, aid stations, what to wear or pack for the race and how to pack it.
INFO SHEET. A full information sheet will be sent to all participants prior to the training day. This will include meeting points, training course map, PDF Map link, instructions etc.
FEES. The fees for this event are: $65 ages 16 and over. $50 ages 11-15. This is including all booking and processing fees, organising transport if required and awesome experienced run trainers.
Contact: Tony Williams - [email protected] or 0402925608