Lyon Urban Trail 2027: training plan
Lyon Urban Trail — 38 km · 1,000 m D+ · Lyon. Here is the preparation structure Endu generates for an athlete at intermediate level training 4 times a week, with race day on 15 March 2027. Your plan will be calibrated on your VMA, your available days and your feedback after every session.
- weeks
- 14
- sessions
- 54
- sessions / week
- 3.9
- peak week
- 5.7 h
Plan structure
Periodised in phases: build the base, move to race-specific work, then taper before the race.
- General preparationWeeks 1–2 · 2 wk
- BaseWeeks 3–6 · 4 wk
- BuildWeeks 7–9 · 3 wk
- SpecificWeeks 10–11 · 2 wk
- TaperWeeks 12–13 · 2 wk
- Race weekWeeks 14–14 · 1 wk
Volume progression
Week by week: lighter recovery weeks are built in to absorb the load.
| Wk | Phase | Hours | km | Elev. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General preparation | 3.3 h | 25 | 250 m |
| 2 | General preparation | 3.6 h | 27 | 407 m |
| 3 | Base | 3.9 h | 27 | 373 m |
| 4 | Baserecovery | 3.1 h | 23 | 256 m |
| 5 | Base | 4.4 h | 31 | 483 m |
| 6 | Base | 4.5 h | 32 | 537 m |
| 7 | Build | 4.8 h | 35 | 514 m |
| 8 | Buildrecovery | 3.8 h | 28 | 353 m |
| 9 | Build | 5.1 h | 37 | 671 m |
| 10 | Specific | 5.4 h | 40 | 575 m |
| 11 | Specific | 5.7 h | 42 | 676 m |
| 12 | Taper | 4 h | 30 | 429 m |
| 13 | Taper | 3.2 h | 23 | 144 m |
| 14 | Race week | 2.2 h | 18 | 21 m |
Sample week — week 9 (Build)
Real sessions from the plan with their targets. Each session is detailed step by step and exportable as .fit.
- MondayEasy🏔️ Easy trail run 50min — rolling terrain (~128m climb)50 min · 5.8 km
- TuesdayVery hard🏔️ Short hills 10×1.5min1 h 03 · 8.4 km
- FridayModerate🏔️ Progression run 56min56 min · 7.5 km
- SundayEasy🏔️ Long trail run ~15.0km with 287m climbing2 h 18 · 15 km
Example generated for a intermediate-level profile (VMA 15 km/h, 4 sessions/week). Your plan will depend on your level, availability and feedback.
Why this plan works
Science-based periodisation
Base → build → specific → taper, with a recovery week every 3 to 4 weeks. Load goes up, but never two hard weeks in a row without a breather.
Paces, not vague feelings
Every session has target zones (pace, HR) computed from your VMA or a reference performance. A VMA test is built into the plan if you don't know yours.
Elevation as the central variable
Weekly climbing volume, long hilly runs, downhill technique and power-hiking for ultras: a trail plan is not a road plan with bumps.
A plan that listens
After each session you rate how it felt (RPE). Too hard? The plan eases what follows. Skipped a session? It reschedules or absorbs it.
On your watch
.fit export compatible with Garmin, Coros, Suunto, Polar: the guided workout shows up on your wrist, step by step.
Your plan, not a template athlete's
This plan is generated for an athlete at intermediate level training 4 times a week. Yours will be calibrated on your VMA, your available days and your feedback after every session. 3 minutes. 14-day trial, cancel anytime.
Create my plan for Lyon Urban TrailFrequently asked questions
- How many weeks to prepare for Lyon Urban Trail?
- For an athlete at intermediate level, Endu builds a 14-week preparation. If your race is closer, the plan compresses phases while keeping the taper; if it's further away, it extends the base phase.
- How many sessions per week?
- This example has 3.9 sessions per week. You choose 3 to 7 training days and the exact days (e.g. Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun): the plan sticks to them.
- I'm a beginner, is this plan for me?
- The plan adapts to your declared level (beginner to semi-pro): starting volume, progression and intensity change. Endu also offers a "Discovery" mode without a race to build a base first.
- Can I follow sessions on my watch?
- Yes: every session exports as .fit, the format read by Garmin, Coros, Suunto, Polar and Wahoo. Import it in your watch app and the guided workout appears on your wrist.
- How much does it cost?
- 14-day free trial, then €7.99/month with no commitment or €59.88/year (€4.99/month). Unlimited objectives and sports.