Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney – 26 Nov 2017
Have you completed a short-course triathlon? Are you ready to rise to the challenge of a middle-course triathlon? Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney offers an awesome setting in the iconic Penrith Lakes, nestled at the base of the stunning Blue Mountains.
The 1.9km swim takes place in the International Regatta Centre; the 90km bike course includes breathtaking views of the Blue Mountains; and the 21km flat, scenic run course takes in Penrith’s Nepean River along the Great River Walk. A great location for your first half-ironman.
Training Program
Our 16-week training program is limited to 10 x athletes. Weekly training consists of 3 x coached group sessions* and 3 x individual training sessions. Your training plan will be sent to you each week via Training Peaks – this will include 6 x training sessions. Each training plan is tailored to fit into your lifestyle – our aim is to balance your training sessions with your day-to-day commitments. (We understand how busy life is.)
Our coaches are qualified across the sport of triathlon, running, cycling and swimming. Each coach has unique experience in competing in triathlons (across various distances), as well as taking part in the ITU Age-Group World Championships.
(*varies across the weeks)
Weekly Training Timetable (Mon to Sun)
(best viewed on desktop/laptop)
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
| Individual Training | 6:00-7:00am, Collaroy |
6:00-7:00am, Narrabeen |
Individual Training | Individual Training | 7:00-9:00am, Terry Hills |
8:00-9:00am, Shelly Beach |
| Strength Training* | Run (Coached) |
Bike Turbo (Coached) |
Swim Squad | Run | Bike Outdoor (Coached) |
Open Water (Coached) |
| Strength training focusing on strengthening muscles and joints, to help improve performance and decrease injury risk. (*Additional cost.) |
Coached run session focusing on speed & strength. | Coached indoor bike turbo session focusing on speed, strength & stamina. Will also include some brick sessions later in the program. | Individual swim session with your local swim squad. | Individual run session focusing on distance & endurance. | Alternating coached & social sessions:
8 x coached outdoor bike sessions focusing on skills, confidence & endurance 8 x social rides focusing on disance & endurance. |
Mixture of coached & social sessions:
4 x coached open water swim session focusing on skills, confidence & endurance. 12 x social swims focusing on disance & endurance. |
(tentative timetable)
What is included?
- 16-week online training program
- 16 x coached indoor bike turbo sessions (studio)
- 16 x coached outdoor run sessions
- 8 x outdoor bike sessions
- 6 x open water swim sessions
- Mental skills and strategies
- Race nutrition and recovery
- Race tactics and guidance
- Analysis and feedback on training data
- Race weekend logistics
- Motivational support
- Access to private online forum
- Membership of a supportive, like-minded Community
What is excluded?
- Pool swim squad training – you are encouraged to join your own local swim squad
- Social outdoor swim sessions – you are encouraged to join Shelly Swim Club for a weekly outdoor swim
- Social bike rides – you are encouraged to join Northern Suburbs Triathlon Club (NSTC) on Sat 6.30am
- Race entry fee
- BEXI Tri-Suit (optional) – orders must be placed by Mon 14 Aug 2017
What is cost?
- 16-week online program
- 46 x coached sessions
- $45 p/week across 16-weeks – payable in 4 x $180 monthly instalments (total $720)
| INSPIRATIONAL BLOG! Read how BEXI Triathlete, Michelle Nicholas, fulfilled her dream of completing IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns 2017: “I had dreamt and visualised that finish shoot for one year – it finally came true. The journey from start to finish was worth every sacrifice. I was an Ironman 70.3!” |
Rise to the challenge of Ironman 70.3 – join our BEXI Tri-FIT team |
