More about Sky Race (Skyrunning Classic) – Intermediate
📋 Plan Overview
Distance: 20–30 km
Elevation Gain: 2,000–3,000 m
Terrain: Technical, steep mountain terrain
Category: Sky Race
Skill / Level: Intermediate (Sky Focus)
Duration: 12–32 weeks
Workouts/week: 7–10
Weekly hours: 7–9
Includes: Running, Strength, Mobility, Stretch
👟 Who Is This Plan For?
Designed for intermediate trail runners preparing for Sky Races including races in the Skyrunner World Series and similar high-altitude, steep mountain races.
Best suited for athletes with 1–3 years of trail experience training 6–9 hours per week.
Focus on improving climbing power, downhill control, and endurance under technical and altitude demands.
📦 What You’ll Get
A progressive plan built by Arduua coaches for high-altitude mountain racing.
Includes running sessions guided by time and HR zones, plus strength, mobility, and stretch sessions with videos.
The plan ensures progressive overload and recovery, allowing sustainable adaptation to steep terrain and long climbs.
❤️ Training Methodology
Workouts prescribed by time and heart rate, not distance.
Intensity and duration are adjusted for terrain, elevation, and fatigue.
This ensures efficient development of aerobic and muscular endurance for high-altitude racing.
📆 Plan Structure
Base (0–15w): Develop endurance, mobility, and basic strength for climbing and descending.
Specific (8w): Build threshold power, technical downhill control, and efficiency on steep gradients.
Pre-Comp (8w): Race-intensity runs, fueling tests, and course-specific preparation.
Taper+Race (1w): Optimize freshness and performance for race day.
⚙️ Requirements
TrainingPeaks-compatible watch or GPS.
Chest-strap HR monitor recommended.
🧭 How It Works
After purchasing, follow email instructions to sync your TrainingPeaks app with Arduua’s coach account.
Add our main coach account to connect.
💬 Additional Services
Personal Coaching: Not included.
Check Coaching Services >> for 1:1 guidance.
✅ Summary
This intermediate Sky Race plan builds performance and confidence on steep, technical mountain courses — preparing you to handle long climbs, fast descents, and altitude challenges effectively.
📣 More info: arduua.com • Contact: info@arduua.com
