More about Sky Marathon (Skyrunning Classic) – Beginner
📋 Plan Overview
Distance: 40–50 km
Elevation Gain: 3,000–4,000 m
Terrain: Technical, steep mountain terrain (Skyrunning)
Category: Sky Marathon
Skill / Level: Beginner (Sky Focus)
Duration: 24–48 weeks
Workouts/week: 6–9
Weekly hours: 6–8
Includes: Running, Strength, Mobility, Stretch
👟 Who Is This Plan For?
Designed for trail runners new to Skyrunning who want to complete their first Sky Marathon event including races in the Skyrunner World Series and similar high-altitude, steep mountain races.
Ideal for athletes training 5–8 hours weekly who want to safely build the endurance, strength, and technical skills required for long mountain races.
Perfect for runners progressing from Sky Races or mountain half marathons to their first long, high-altitude event.
📦 What You’ll Get
A structured, long-term plan created by Arduua coaches specifically for Skyrunning Classic events.
All running sessions are time- and HR-based for personalized pacing.
Includes strength, mobility, and stretch sessions with video guidance.
Progressive structure ensures safe adaptation and durability for extended mountain efforts.
❤️ Training Methodology
Workouts prescribed by time and heart rate, not distance.
Intensity is adapted to your terrain, altitude, and recovery.
Focus on steady aerobic development, strength, and technical confidence on both climbs and descents.
📆 Plan Structure
Base (6–30w): Maximize aerobic base, durability, and mountain strength.
Specific (8w): Develop VO₂max, lactate threshold, and climbing power.
Pre-Comp (8w): Race-intensity sessions, back-to-back long runs, and technical descents.
Taper+Race (2w): Recover, sharpen, and peak for your target race.
⚙️ Requirements
TrainingPeaks-compatible watch or GPS.
Chest-strap HR monitor recommended.
🧭 How It Works
Purchase your plan in the webshop and follow the email instructions.
Then sync your TrainingPeaks app and connect to the Arduua Coach Account:
Add our main coach account.
Your plan will be added to your account within a few days.
💬 Additional Services
Personal Coaching: Not included.
For more individualized support, explore our Coaching Services >>.
✅ Summary
This beginner Sky Marathon plan builds endurance, strength, and mountain confidence for technical 40–50 km races.
Progress safely, train smart, and reach the start line ready to finish strong.
📣 More info: arduua.com • Contact: info@arduua.com
