10 km Trail – Mountain Classic (UTMB 10K Category) – Beginner 16w (10K, EN)
10 km Trail – Mountain Classic (UTMB 10K Category) – Beginner 16w (10K, EN)
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Length
16 Weeks
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Plan Description
📋 Plan Overview
Distance: 10K Trail – Mountain Classic
Elevation Gain: 400–800 m
Category: UTMB 10K (≈8–15 km)
Skill / Level: Beginner (Technical Mountain Terrain)
Duration: 16 weeks
Workouts/week: 6–8
Weekly hours: 4:30–5:30
Includes: Running, Strength, Mobility, Stretch
👟 Who Is This Plan For?
Designed for beginner trail runners targeting short mountain races in the UTMB 10K Category (≈8–15 km).
Ideal if you train ~4–5 hours per week and want to build uphill/downhill skills, technical-footing confidence, and steady endurance on rugged terrain.
The focus is safe, progressive development—so you reach the start line healthy, strong, and ready to enjoy the race.
📦 What You’ll Get
A 16-week progressive plan created by Arduua Coaches.
Running sessions prescribed by time and heart rate zones to match your fitness.
Strength, mobility, and stretch workouts with clear instructions and video guidance.
Each session has defined objectives and structured progression to help you improve steadily and avoid overtraining.
❤️ Training Methodology
Training intensity is guided by time and heart rate, not pace or distance.
This ensures optimal effort control across gradients, surfaces, altitude, and fatigue.
Week 1 includes a Running Threshold Test to determine your personal HR zones for TrainingPeaks.
📆 Plan Structure
Base (0w): Build aerobic endurance, mobility, and functional strength.
Specific (7w): Develop climbing power, thresholds, and technical running efficiency.
Pre-Comp (8w): Add race-specific sessions, long runs, and terrain/fueling practice.
Taper+Race (1w): Reduce load, sharpen form, and arrive confident and fresh.
⚙️ Requirements
TrainingPeaks-compatible watch or GPS.
Chest-strap HR monitor (wrist HR not accurate enough).
✅ Summary
This 16-week beginner 10K mountain trail plan prepares you for the UTMB 10K Category or similar races on technical terrain.
It provides a safe, structured path to build endurance, strength, and trail technique—so you’re ready to perform and enjoy race day.
📣 More info: arduua.com • Contact us: info@arduua.com
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Run
x4
|
03:48:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Other
x2
|
00:30:00 | 00:20:00 |
|
strength
x1
|
00:47:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
03:48:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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|
00:30:00 | 00:20:00 | |
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00:47:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Heart Rate Monitor
- GPS
- This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
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- Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
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- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
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