The new Blackmores Sydney Running Festival – Sun 18 Sept 2016 – offers an even flatter, faster and more beautiful course for the marathon and half marathon. The 9k Bridge Run has it’s own unique finish at the Conservatorium of Music and the 3.9k Family Fun Run returns to the Sydney Opera House. One of the world’s most scenic races!
| Distance | Program Duration | # Coached Sessions | Starts |
| Marathon 42km | 16 weeks | 32 sessions | 28 May 2016 |
| Half-Marathon 21km | 12 weeks | 24 sessions | 25 June 2016 |
| Bridge Run 9km | 10 weeks | 20 sessions | 9 July 2016 |
| Family Fun Run 3.9km | 04 weeks | 4 sessions | 21 August 2016 |
Training
Our training package consists of a personalised online program, plus 2 x weekly group training sessions. Our online programs are prepared in 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. You will be able to log your workouts and analyse your performance data.
Each program will be based on 3 x quality runs per week and 2 x cross-training sessions (to do on your own). We will meet twice-weekly to train as a team – long run and interval training. The additional tempo run will be done at a time that is convenient to you. All our training is done in a friendly, supportive and encouraging environment.
What is included?
- Periodised training plan based on your distance (8-20 weeks)
- Face-to-face coached group session for two quality runs (long run and intervals)
- 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 Facebook page
- Membership of a supportive/like-minded Community
- Discounted BEXI technical race singlet
- FREE BEXI cotton singlet
What is excluded?
- Race entry fee
- Travel, accommodation and meals
What is cost?
| Program | Cost |
| 42km Race-FIT | $390 (3 x $140/pm*) |
| 21km Race-FIT | $350 (3 x $123/pm*) |
| 9km Race-FIT | $180 or $300 Family/Friend Package** |
| 3.9km Race-FIT | $80 Family/Friend Package** |
| * Total cost can be split into 2-3 x monthly installments. ** Family Package consists of 2 x adults and 2 x kids. |
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