Sky Race (Skyrunning 20K Category) - Beginner 24w (EN, HM)
Sky Race (Skyrunning 20K Category) - Beginner 24w (EN, HM)
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
đź“‹ Plan Overview
Distance: Sky Race (20-30km)
Elevation Gain: 2.000-3.000 m+
Category: Sky Race (Skyrunning 20K Category)
Skill / Level: Beginner (Skyrunning Focus)
Duration: 24 weeks
Workouts/week: 6-9
Weekly hours: 5-7
Includes: Running, Strength, Mobility, Stretch
đź‘ź Who Is This Plan For?
Designed for beginner Skyrunning athletes who want a thorough preparation for Sky Races in the Skyrunner World Series or similar events.
Ideal if you train around 4–5 hrs/week, have some mountain experience (e.g., shorter trail races or long hikes), and want to finish strong and injury-free.
The focus is on a safe, steady progression that builds endurance, strength, technical skills, and confidence on mountain terrain.
📦 What You’ll Get
A 24-week performance-oriented plan designed by Arduua Coaches.
Includes running, strength, mobility, and stretching sessions — all fully integrated with TrainingPeaks and synced to your watch.
Workouts are prescribed by time and heart rate zones to tailor training intensity to your personal fitness.
Each session includes clear objectives, structured progressions, and video-guided strength and mobility routines.
❤️ Training Methodology
Training intensity is guided by time and heart rate rather than distance or pace.
This ensures optimal effort control and physiological adaptation across varied terrain, altitude, and fatigue levels.
The plan starts with a Running Threshold Test in Week 1 to establish accurate HR zones for personalized precision.
📆 Plan Structure
Base (7w): Build aerobic capacity, strength, mobility, and durability.
Specific (8w): Improve VOâ‚‚max, thresholds, and climbing efficiency.
Pre-Comp (8w): Execute race-specific sessions, long runs, and fueling strategies.
Taper+Race (1w): Reduce load, sharpen, and arrive in peak race condition.
⚙️ Requirements
TrainingPeaks-compatible watch or GPS device.
Chest-strap HR monitor (wrist HR not accurate enough).
âś… Summary
This 24-week beginner Sky Race plan provides a gradual, comprehensive path to your race day.
Build endurance, strength, and technical proficiency—so you reach race day prepared, confident, and ready to finish strong.
📣 More info: arduua.com • Contact: info@arduua.com
How it Works
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Run
x4
|
04:11:00 | 02:30:00 |
|
Other
x2
|
00:33:00 | 00:20:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
00:48:00 | 00:50:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
04:11:00 | 02:30:00 | |
|
|
00:33:00 | 00:20:00 | |
|
|
00:48:00 | 00:50:00 |
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.
- Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
- Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
- Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
- 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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Refund Policy
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