LAST LONG RUN - 3 WEEKS TO ULTRA TRAIL AUSTRALIA!
Final last long training run for those running the UTA50, UTA100, UTA Miler courses or the option of a 20km run on the UTA22 course. This run includes Kedumba, Fern Bower and the stairs around Leura and Wentworth Falls. Get some solid stair training done or just enjoy a 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 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 13 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/
The training course will be UTA50/UTA100/UTA Miler course with some added parts of the other UTA courses added to get the time on feet and extra KM. Minimum distance is 34km but we have an option for you to bail out at 20km. As always, the training course route may change due UTA Course changes and/or National Parks/Council closures, landslides, floods or any unforeseen circumstances. We will update details as soon as possible.
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 15 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/UTA100/UTA Miler 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!
With 3 weeks to go to UTA we do not advise doing more than 6-7.5 hrs on your feet. There are plenty of options available to do less km or more km. In the registration we will ask you what your pace/distance goals for this ryn are. We can then match you to your pace group. Pace group swap memebrs many times overt the course of this training run so you are not locked in to a pace group if you want to change.
THE COURSE. The 34km base course is the QV - Kedumba Loop - Start at Queen Victoria Hospital. We'll go down Kedumba to Leura Creek, Jamison Creek and then to the Helipad. We'll then run on to the Sewer Plant, Federal Pass, Leura Forest, up Fern Bower and along the top past Leura Cascades, The Fairmont, Wentworth Falls, Hordern Road and back to Kings Tableland Road.
If we have a group of faster runners register that will easily do 40-45km during the 7 hours or so we'll add an earlier start and do even more extra km!
PACE GROUPS. We'll have 3 Pace Groups - The MIGHTY TURTLES, a MID PACED group and the SPEEDY HARES.
GEAR. We will be using this as a race day prep run and ask you to bring the UTA50/100/Miler Mandatory gear.
START TIME.
6:15am - meet 20km runners at Gordon Falls - transport to QVH
6:15am - Extra km PLUS runners start - location to be advised depending on registered runners
6:45am - Turtles pace group will start from QVH
6:45m - Extra km Hares and Extra km Mid Paced groups start
7:15am - Mid Paced group start from QVH
7:30am - Hares pace group start
START LOCATIONS. Queen Victoria Hospital
DISTANCE. 20km - 34km - 45km + more if capabale.
There will be an option to bail out on the run at 20km. This will be at Gordon Falls Park.
FINISH TIME. We expect to be finished in 6 to 7.5 hours max.
When the three groups meet down Kedumba runners can choose to stay in their same pace group or move up or down in the pace group and finish the run. There will also 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 7 hours of time of time on feet walking/jogging/running.
MINIMUM AGE. We have a minimum age of 16 on this particular training run.
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:
Full course - $90
20km option - $85
This is including all Race Roster booking and processing fees, transport if required, awesome and experienced running guides with multiple UTA finishes.
We will also have a Safety Officer at the top making sure you are all safe and getting you back to QVH if you bail out early. If you bail out between the 20km and 34km distance we will look after you and get you back to your cars.
The 20km option includes 17km of the UTA22 course from QV to Leura Stairs. It then branches off to Gordon Falls.
If you have any questions contact Tony on info@bluemountainsfitness.com.au or 0402925608