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Ultra-Trail Australia (UTA) – 22km | 50km

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Recognised as one of the most significant trail running events – the UTA has become one of the most talked about endurance events on the global trail running calendar.  

 

The event takes place on the breathtaking trails located in the Blue Mountains National Park of Australia on the date of 13-16 May 2021. We are super-excited to be offering a training program for this event, focusing on the 22km and 50km distances.

About the program

Our 16-week training program kicks off on Mon 1 Feb 2021 and is aimed at supporting athletes who are looking to attempt their first trail running event; take on a challenge; and those who would like to attempt their first ultra-marathon event.

Each week we focus on strength, flexibility, mobility, speed and endurance runs.  A few of our endurance runs will be ‘on-course’ in the Blue Mountains – where we will practice running on the event course. The program is scaled to accommodate the three distances.

The key to success for this event is consistent training. Committing to our 16-week training program will yield successful improvements in performance and forward progression.

What is included in the program?
  • 16-week online training program
  • Wide range of group training sessions
  • Race nutrition and recovery – (in collaboration with Mad on Nutrition)
  • Mental skills and strategies
  • Analysis and feedback on training data
  • Race day logistics
  • Membership of a supportive, like-minded Community
  • FREE BEXI Buff – they’re really cool!! 
What is excluded?
About our Coaches

Our qualified coaches bring a vast level of experience in the sport of endurance running, trail running and strength & conditioning. Between them, they have completed ultra-trail marathons, ultra-marathons, marathons, triathlons, adventure races and much more.  Coach Andy Smith has completed 3 x UTA100 events with a PB of 12:25:17 and 3rd place age category. Coach Tamara Madden has completed 2 x UTA100 events with a PB of under 14:30hrs, placing her 9th in her age group.

Your Investment

Australian Running Festival 2016

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Our first coached program of the 2016 season is the Australian Running Festival in Canberra on 9th-10th April 2016.  We love this race – Canberra offers cooler temps, autumnal colours, iconic buildings, great atmosphere and an awesome course.

 

We’ve planned three training programs for this event:

Distance Program Duration # Coached Sessions Starts
42km | 50km 16 weeks 32 sessions 19 December 2015
21km 12 weeks 24 sessions 16 January 2016
10km 10 weeks 20 sessions 30 January 2016

Training

Our 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, analyse your pace, heart rate, power and other useful performance data.

Each program will be based on 3 x quality runs per week and 2 x cross-training sessions. We will meet twice p/week to train as a team – endurance run (Sat) and interval training (Tue). 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 (10-16 weeks)
  • Face-to-face coached group session for two quality runs (endurance 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 like-minded Community
  • Discounted BEXI race singlet

What is excluded?

  • Race entry fee
  • Travel, accommodation and meals

What is cost?

Program Cost
10km Race-FIT $300
21km Race-FIT $340
42-50km Race-FIT $370
Race-FIT participants can upgrade to our Unlimited 2 Term package to benefit from additional discounts.
Total cost can be split into 2-3 x monthly instalments.

Register today – I can and I will! 

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