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SMH Half-Marathon – Sun 17 May 2020
Join us for a beautiful Sunday morning run as we take part in one of Australia’s largest running events – the SMH Half Marathon on Sun 17 May 2020. Bring a friend and take in the sights of Sydney – incl. Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens and much more.
The event is inclusive for everyone! Bring your buddy and enter the relay distance – 11km for 1st runner and 10km for 2nd runner. By inviting a friend to train with you, not only will you have someone to motivate you – you’ll also have someone to push you harder, hold you accountable and… importantly, have a laugh throughout your 12-week journey.
About our Program
Our 12-week training program starts on Sat 29 Feb 2020 and focuses on supporting those who are training for the relay or the half-marathon events. We train together as a team – as this offers greater team camaraderie and higher levels of motivation. Our comprehensive training program is structured around face-to-face coached sessions – ensuring you are supported every step of the way and progress injury free.
Run training consists of 3 x weekly group training sessions, which take place on the Northern Beaches. Our long runs rotate among various locations – which keeps things fresh and interesting.
| * BONUS! When you sign up for our SMH Half-Marathon program, you are invited to join our Strength-FIT training for the duration of the training program. |
Who is this program for?
- You want to experience the atmosphere and take part in the relay
- You want to try a half-marathon for the first time
- You want to improve your previous half-marathon
- You want to train with friends and have fun getting fit
What is included?
- 12-week online training program (with Training Peaks)
- 35-plus x coached sessions
- Access to weekly Strength-FIT training*
- Mental skills and strategies
- Race nutrition and recovery
- Motivational support
- Access to private online forum
- Membership of a supportive, like-minded Community
- Glass of bubbles at the finish!
What is excluded?
Program Prerequisites
We are committed to supporting and encouraging all who participate in our programs, whilst keeping the health and safety of our members a priority. Please view our program prerequisites for a guideline of our baseline requirements, or speak to Debbie Solms about your journey.
About our Coaches
Our qualified coaches bring a vast level of experience in the sport of endurance running and strength & conditioning. Between them, they have completed ultra-marathons, marathons, half-marathons, trail marathons and much more.
Your Investment Options
- Gold Membership – $55/week across 12-weeks (29 Feb to 17 May 2020)
- Access to all the above coached sessions
- Program based on 12 x participants (subject to numbers)
SMH Half-Marathon 2019
Sydney Running Festival 2018 – 16 Sept 2018
Run one of the world’s most scenic running event in the world! Taking in the iconic Harbour Bridge and finishing at the stunning Sydney Opera House.
The Blackmores Sydney Running Festival is our most popular training event on the race calendar. We love it because it offers a truly spectacular race course – from running across the Harbour Bridge, through the historical Royal Botanic Gardens, around the gorgeous Centennial Parklands, and finishing on the steps of the archetypal Sydney Opera House.
Regularly voted as one of the most beautiful cities in the world – this event is definitely one for your bucket-list!
We are delighted to be offering face-to-face training programs to prepare you for this amazing event. Distances vary across the Marathon 42.2km, Half-Marathon 21.1km and the Bridge Run 10km. Each program starts with building a solid foundation, we then incorporate strength, speed and endurance. Our end-goal is to ensure you are at the start line in peak form, ready to achieve your personal goal.
Race Distance |
Program |
Training Starts |
| Marathon 42.2km | 16 weeks | 26 May 2018 |
| Half-Marathon 21.1km | 12 weeks | 23 June 2018 |
| Bridge Run 10km | 8-weeks | 21 July 2018 |
Training Programs – Marathon & Half-Marathon
Our programs are built around 4 x weekly face-to-face coached training sessions. We start with building a solid foundation, we then incorporate strength, speed and endurance. Our end-goal is to ensure you are at the start line in peak form, ready to achieve your personal goal.
NEW! We are 100% committed to supporting your journey – as such, we are thrilled to be offering you a FREE strength & conditioning program included in this package. Weekly sessions will focus on functional conditioning movements designed to increase your muscle strength, power and endurance.
We train together as a team, as this offers encouragement, motivation, accountability for showing up and a great sense of camaraderie between fellow running buddies. Training programs are prepared in periodised blocks and provided via Training Peaks. This allows us to provide individual plans that best suits your needs and goals, as well as giving us the feedback and analysis tools we need.
Our qualified coaches bring a vast level of experience in the sport of endurance running. Between them, they have completed ultra-marathons, marathons, half-marathons, trail marathons and much more.
Weekly Training Timetable (Mon to Sat) – Marathon & Half-Marathon Programs
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Mon |
Tues
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Thur |
Sat
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Strength |
Run – Intervals |
Run – Strength |
Run – Endurance |
| 5:45-6:30am, Narrabeen |
5:45-7:00am, Collaroy |
5:45-7:00am, Collaroy |
5.45am-8:00am, Various |
| Coached conditioning program focuses on strengthening muscles and joints to help improve athletic performance. | Coached run session focusing on technique, speed and stamina. | Coached run session focusing on technique, strength and stamina. | Coached run session focusing on technique, stamina and endurance. |
What is included for Marathon & Half-Marathon Programs?
- Periodised training plan based on your race distance (12-16 weeks)
- 4 x weekly face-to-face coached group training sessions – conditioning, speed, strength & endurance
- NEW! Strength and conditioning program
- Analysis and feedback on training data
- Goal setting
- Mental skills and strategies
- Race nutrition and recovery
- Race tactics and guidance
- Monthly face-to-face program review meetings
- Race weekend logistics
- Motivational support
- Access to private online forum
- Membership of a supportive, like-minded Community
What is included for 10km Bridge Run Program?
- Periodised training plan based on your 10km distance (8-weeks)
- Weekly face-to-face coached group training sessions (Sat 8.30am) – conditioning, speed, strength & endurance
- Goal setting
- Race nutrition and recovery
- Race tactics and guidance
- Race weekend logistics
- Motivational support
- Access to private online forum
- Membership of a supportive, like-minded Community
What is excluded?
Your Investment |
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Race Distance |
Investment |
Instalments |
Register |
| Marathon 42.2km | $480 | 3 x $165/pm | Register now! |
| Half-Marathon 21.1km | $400 | 3 x $135/pm) | Register now! |
| 10km Race-FIT | $220 | 2 x $115/pm) | Register now! |
“When you’re surrounded by people who share a passionate commitment around a common purpose, anything is possible!”
Blackmores Sydney Running Festival 2017
The run that’s for everyone! Join your family for the 3.5km Family Fun Run, or join forces with your running buddy for the newly certified 10km Bridge Run. Take it to the next level and sign up for the Sydney Half Marathon, OR… if you’re looking for a pretty damn special goal, commit to the Sydney Marathon.
Whatever your goal, we’ve built face-to-face training programs to support you take on the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival on Sun 17 Sept 2017. The course is flatter, faster, takes in the iconic Harbour Bridge and finishes at the stunning Sydney Opera House.
Our community is built on supporting each other achieve our goals. We surround ourselves with like-minded friends who motivate and inspire us along the way. Our programs are tailored to start where we’re at, progressing gradually – with the key goal to get us to the start line in full fitness and injury-free.
Our Programs |
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| Race Distance | Training Program | Training Starts |
| Sydney Marathon 42.2km | 16 weeks | 27 May 2017 |
| Sydney Half-Marathon 21.1km | 12 weeks | 24 June 2017 |
| Sydney Bridge Run 10km | 10-weeks | 08 July 2017 |
Our Training
Our programs are built around 3 x weekly coached training sessions focusing on speed, strength and endurance. We train together as a team, as this offers encouragement, motivation, accountability for showing up and a great sense of camaraderie between fellow running buddies. Training programs are prepared in periodised blocks and provided via Training Peaks. This allows us to provide individual plans that best suits your needs and goals, as well as giving us the feedback and analysis tools we need. Our aim is to progresses you gradually, so that you train safely and without injury.
What is included?
- Periodised training plan based on your race distance
- 3 x weekly face-to-face coached group session – speed, strength & endurance training
- Analysis and feedback on training data
- Goal setting
- Mental skills and strategies
- Race nutrition and recovery
- Race tactics and guidance
- Motivational support
- Access to private online forum
- Membership of a supportive, like-minded community
What is excluded?
- Race entry fee
- Travel, accommodation and meals
- BEXI technical race singlet
OUR COMMITMENT! We are 100% committed to making sure you line up on the start line feeling fit, healthy and injury-free. Which is why we are offering participants of this program, the option of joining our Strength-FIT program for the reduced price of only $12 per session. Commit to a 10-week Strength-FIT program for only $120 (vs $200 as standalone program).
Your Investment |
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| Program | Investment | + Strength-FIT |
| 42km Race-FIT | $420 (3 x $145/pm) | $540 (3 x $182/pm) |
| 21km Race-FIT | $360 (3 x $125/pm) | $480 (3 x $162/pm) |
| 10km Race-FIT | $300 (2 x $155/pm) | $420 (3 x $142/pm) |
Sign up for Sydney’s iconic running festival – REGISTER TODAY! |
SMH Half-Marathon – Sun 21 May 2017
The SMH Half-Marathon is Australia’s largest and most prestigious half-marathon events. With over 12,000 participants, the route takes on 21.1km around Sydney’s most iconic sights.
Training
Our 12-week training program starts on Sat 25 February 2017 and progressively builds up, so that you are able to cover the course comfortably.
Our programs are based on the 80/20 Rule – 80 percent at low intensity and 20 percent at moderate/high intensity. By training slower we aim to run stronger and race faster. All programs are built around 3 x coached sessions.
Each member has an online program, which is prepared in blocks and provided via Training Peaks. This allows us to provide individualised plans that best suits your needs and goals, as well as giving us the feedback and analysis tools we need. You will be able to log your workouts and analyse your performance data as you complete each session. Our aim is to progresses you gradually, so that you train safely and without injury.
➣ Looking for motivation to get you started – read our blog ‘A BIG YES!‘
What is included?
- 12-week periodised training plan based on your race distanc
- 3 x face-to-face coached group session – long run, interval run and tempo run
- Analysis and feedback on training data
- Goal setting
- Mental skills and strategies
- Race nutrition and recovery
- Race tactics and guidance
- Race weekend logistics
- Motivational support
- Access to private online forum
- Membership of a supportive, like-minded Community
- FREE BEXI cotton singlet
What is excluded?
- Race entry fee
- Travel, accommodation and meals
- BEXI technical race singlet
What is cost?
$360 for 12-week program
Total can be split into monthly installments – (3 x $125/pm)