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Perfect training run for those wanting to see parts of the UTA11, UTA22, UTA50 and UTA100, get some solid stair and hill training done or just get a cruisy guided run 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 LOCKER ROOM 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 6 of The Locker Room 16 Week Race plans for Ultra Trail Australia.
For more info on The Locker Room Plans check out -
https://www.tbmlockerroom.com/ultra_trail_australia_training_plan/
This is a great run that includes the trails of the UTA11, UTA22, UTA50 and UTA100 courses. This training run will include the stairs of Prince Henry Cliff Walk, Giant Stairs, Leura Cascades, Gordon Falls, Federal Pass, Furber Steps and a bonus trip down Kedumba and back!
There will also be options to run less than 22km and more than 36km if needed.
We’ll get a lot of Kedumba done on the longer distance options.
The training course route may change due to UTA Course changes and/or 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 UTA50, UTA22, UTA11 and UTA100 courses. 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!
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 UTA50 Mandatory gear.
START TIME. Turtles pace group will start at 7.00am.
Hares and Mid Paced groups will also start at 7.00 but do a little bit of extra trail giving the Turtles a head start.
START LOCATIONS. Violet Street, opposite Scenic World - Cliff Drive.
DISTANCE. 22km - 34km.
FINISH TIME. We expect to be finished in 4-6 hours. There will be a chance to swap groups during the run. 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 around 4-6 hours of time of time on feet walking/jogging/running.
MINIMUM AGE. We have a minimum age of 16 on this particular training run. If your child has been running a while and is under 16 please email us to discuss whether it would be a suitable run to take them on.
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:
$80
This is including all booking and processing fees, awesome and experienced running trainers and guides.
If you have any questions contact Tony on [email protected] or 0402925608
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Scenic World Blue Mountains, Scenic World, Violet St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia,Leura, New South Wales, Katoomba
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