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City2Surf Fun Run – Sun 12 Aug 2018

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Be part of the world’s largest fun run! Join 80,000 participants as you start at Hyde Park and finish at the world famous and spectacular Bondi Beach. 

The City2Surf 14km course has become one of the most loved and largest community events in the world. Widely recognised as a ‘bucket-list’ item for runners of all levels. The Telegraph listed the event as one of the 16 Great Running Races Around the World.

Training Program

We are delighted to be offering a fun and enjoyable 8-week training program to build you up and get you fit and strong for this iconic fun run.  We will meet once a week for a group training session – focusing on technique, speed and stamina. You will then be required to complete 2 x individual training sessions – focusing on stamina and endurance. This program is all about having fun while training for a goal. BONUS! Bring your kids and train together (12yrs+) – kids train for FREE!

Our qualified coaches provide a supportive training environment to progress your running from 5km to 14km. Our BEXI philosphy is based on fun, fitness and friendship – which is very evident in our group training sessions. We offer encouragement, motivation, accountability for showing up and a great sense of camaraderie between fellow running buddies.

Weekly Training Timetable

Option A – training starts Sat 16 June 2018:

  • Tue – Foundation Run (Individual)
  • Thur – Endurance Run (Individual)
  • Sat 8.30am – Run Intervals (Group Training) – Jamieson Park, Narrabeen

Option B (Mums) – training starts Wed 20 June 2018:

  • Mon – Foundation Run (Individual)
  • Weds 9.15am – Run Intervals (Group Training) – Jamieson Park, Narrabeen
  • Fri – Endurance Run (Individual)
What is included?
  • Structured 8-week training plan
  • Weekly face-to-face coached group training session – technique, speed & stamina
  • Analysis and feedback on training data
  • Race nutrition and recovery
  • Race tactics and guidance
  • Race day logistics
  • Motivational support
  • Access to private online forum
  • Membership of a supportive, like-minded Community
  • BONUS! Kids 12yrs+ train FREE!
What is excluded?
Your investment
8-week training program – $280 ⇒ Register now!
NEW! Join with a friend – $200 each ⇒ Register now!
BONUS! Kids 12yrs+ train FREE!

 

Runners World lists City2Surf in their ‘20 Races to do before you Die‘

 

 

 

 

Sydney Running Festival 2018 – 16 Sept 2018

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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
Thur
Sat
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
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!”

SMH Half-Marathon – Sun 21 May 2017

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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)


✔ Join our BEXI Team and train for Australia’s largest half-marathon

City2Surf 2016

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Join us for the WORLD’s largest fun run – the City2Surf 2016. The legendary 14km race starts in Hyde Park, passes through the beautiful Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, and finishes at the world famous Bondi Beach. A must for your race calendar – Sunday 14 August 2016!

Training

Our 10-week training program, starting on Sat 4 June,  is open to all abilities with the aim of getting fit, strong and ready to conquer Heartbreak Hill.
Each program is based on 3 x quality runs per week – these sessions are targeted to suit the whole group:

Tuesday 06:00-07:00am
Low intensity base run to build a solid cardio fitness base.
Thursday 06:00-07:00am
Mixture of strength and power intervals, incorporating hills – to build speed and power.
Saturday 10:00-11:00am
Endurance run, focusing on building up the distance so that we can comfortably complete the 14km course.

What is included?

  • Periodised 10-week training plan based on achieving your 14km distance
  • Individual training program delivered via Training Peaks
  • Face-to-face coached group session for three quality runs (speed, strength and endurance)
  • 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 cost of the training program?

  • 14km Race-FIT Package – 2 x $150 ($300)

What is excluded?

  • Race entry fee
  • Travel & logistics

Be part of this iconic race – register to train with us today!