Half Marathon Trail - Mountain classic (UTMB 20K Category) - Competitive 28w (Trail, EN)
Half Marathon Trail - Mountain classic (UTMB 20K Category) - Competitive 28w (Trail, EN)
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Length
28 Weeks
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Plan Description
📋 Plan Overview
Distance: Half Marathon
Elevation Gain: 800–1,700 m
Category: UTMB 20K (≈15–35 km)
Skill / Level: Competitive (Trail Focus)
Duration: 28 weeks
Workouts/week: 8–12
Weekly hours: 9–12
Includes: Running, Strength, Mobility, Stretch
👟 Who Is This Plan For?
Designed for competitive trail runners preparing for mountain half marathons (UTMB 20K Category or similar).
Best for athletes training 9+ hrs/week with strong trail running experience who want to optimize endurance, climbing power, and technical skill.
Ideal for runners aiming for personal bests, top-category results, or challenging courses with significant vertical gain.
📦 What You’ll Get
A 28-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 (11w): Build aerobic capacity, strength, mobility, and durability.
Specific (8w): Improve VO₂max, 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).
✅ Summary
This 28-week competitive trail half marathon plan is built for experienced athletes targeting UTMB 20K Category events or similar.
It develops high-level endurance, strength, and technical ability to help you race at your best — confident, strong, and ready to perform on demanding mountain terrain.
📣 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
x6
|
07:35:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Other
x3
|
01:17:00 | 00:50:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:07:00 | 00:50:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
07:35:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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|
01:17:00 | 00:50:00 | |
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01:07:00 | 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
- If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More
Refund Policy
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