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Orange Running Festival: 3 March 2019

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Join us for a wonderful weekend away in the renowned food and wine region of Orange. Enjoy the stunning autumnal colours and cool climate as we take part in the Orange Running Festival – a scenic, fast, undulating run course.

The 2019 Orange Running Festival offers a fabulous event catering for all ages and abilities – from the 2km dash for kids, to the marathon distance for the more experienced runner. The country atmosphere from the friendly local community, makes this event very inviting and super-friendly. We love it!

About the Program

Our 11-week program focuses on the Half-Marathon distance, commencing Mon 10 Dec 2018. You will receive an online periodised training program via Training Peaks, which will be updated on a weekly basis. This will enable us to provide individual plans that best suits your needs and goals. 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.  Starting with building a solid foundation, we then incorporate strength, speed and endurance training into the mix. Our goal is to ensure you are at the start line in peak form, ready to achieve your personal goal.

New this year! You choose the number of weekly coached sessions you would like to attend – based on your availability. From interval sessions, tempo training, long runs, strength & conditioning, pilates, yoga and much more.  As a recommendation, we encourage you to attend a minimum of 3 x coached weekly runs sessions – as this will keep you focused, injury free and progress your cardio fitness. You can then choose any additional coached sessions to complement your run training.

Recommended Weekly Training Schedule
  • Mon: Strength – to build muscle strength and to protect your joints from injury
  • Tue: Run Intervals – to develop aerobic capacity, speed, strength & stamina on the run
  • Wed: Foundation run (own training) – to develop aerobic capacity, enduring and running efficiency
  • Thu: Run Tempo – to develop aerobic capacity, speed, strength & stamina on the run
  • Sat: Long Run – to build running endurance, strength & stamina

Choose additional coached training sessions based on your availability. 

What is included?
  • 11-week online periodised training program
  • Wide range of face-to-face coached sessions
  • Mental skills and strategies
  • Race nutrition and recovery
  • Race tactics and guidance
  • Monthly face-to-face program review meetings
  • 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?
About our Coaches

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.

Your Investment Options

Our GOLD Membership of $50 per week will give you access to all the above, plus additional unlimited weekly group training.

Alternatively, our Race-FIT Membership of $42 per week total ($462) will give you access to 3-weekly run sessions (Tues, Thurs & Sat) across the 11-week program.

View our full list of membership package options.

Save the date – training starts Mon 10 Dec 2018 

Term 4 Summer Bundles

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Term 4 is about to kick off and we’re super-keen for you to join us in getting fit ‘n’ healthy. So…. we’ve bundled a selection of ‘Term 4 Summer Bundles’ to get you going!

 

GOLD Summer Bundle

GOLD Bundle 1
GOLD Bundle 2
Unlimited Weekly Sessions

Includes all weekly training sessions across our Term 4 programs – Summer Speedwork, Strength-FIT, FIT-to-BE, Yoga-to-Balance.

Plus exclusive Stretch & Mobility. 

 Two Weekly Sessions

Includes 2 x weekly training sessions across our Term 4 programs – Summer Speedwork, Strength-FIT, FIT-to-BE, Yoga-to-Balance.

Plus exclusive Stretch & Mobility.
Spring Wellness Program

  • 2 x Nutritionist Consultations
  • 2 x Body Composition Tests
  • Weekly Meal Plans
  • Weekly ‘Health Spotlight’ videos
  • Weekly Holistic Practices
  • Weekly Mindset Tips
  • Weekly Online Support
  • Access to Private Forum
 Spring Wellness Program

  • 2 x Nutritionist Consultations
  • 2 x Body Composition Tests
  • Weekly Meal Plans
  • Weekly ‘Health Spotlight’ videos
  • Weekly Holistic Practices
  • Weekly Mindset Tips
  • Weekly Online Support
  • Access to Private Forum
  • Full Cost – $750
  • Monthly – $250 (x 3)
  • Weekly – $75 (x 10)
  • Full Cost – $690
  • Monthly – $230 (x 3)
  • Weekly – $69 (x 10)

 

SILVER Summer Bundle

SILVER Bundle 1
SILVER Bundle 2
Unlimited Weekly Sessions

Includes all weekly training sessions across our Term 4 programs – Summer Speedwork, Strength-FIT, FIT-to-BE, Yoga-to-Balance.

Plus exclusive Stretch & Mobility.

  Two Weekly Sessions

Includes 2 x weekly training sessions across our Term 4 programs – Summer Speedwork, Strength-FIT, FIT-to-BE, Yoga-to-Balance.

Plus exclusive Stretch & Mobility.
Spring Wellness Program – Online

All the above MINUS 2 x Face-to-Face Nutritionist Consultations and 2 x Body Composition Tests.

 Spring Wellness Program – Online

All the above MINUS 2 x Face-to-Face Nutritionist Consultations and 2 x Body Composition Tests.
  • Full Cost – $570
  • Monthly – $190 (x 3)
  • Weekly – $57 (x 10)
  • Full Cost – $510
  • Monthly – $170 (x 3)
  • Weekly – $51 (x 10)

 

BRONZE Summer Bundle

BRONZE Bundle 1
BRONZE Bundle 2
Unlimited Weekly Sessions

Includes all weekly training sessions across our Term 4 programs – Summer Speedwork, Strength-FIT, FIT-to-BE, Yoga-to-Balance.

  Two Weekly Sessions

Includes 2 x weekly training sessions across our Term 4 programs – Summer Speedwork, Strength-FIT, FIT-to-BE, Yoga-to-Balance.
  • Full Cost – $540
  • Monthly – $180 (x 3)
  • Weekly – $54 (x 10)
  • Full Cost – $480
  • Monthly – $160 (x 3)
  • Weekly – $48 (x 10)
A healthy lifestyle not only changes your body, it changes your mind, your attitude and your mood.  

If you would like to take advantage of any of the above bundles, please contact Debbie Solms.

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!”

Gold Coast Airport Marathon 1-2 July 2017

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There is something very special about the Gold Coast Airport Marathon – the time of year (fabulous winter!), the course following the vast beaches, the awesome atmosphere, the support – and not to mention the field of international runners wearing funky dress-ups!

Endurance Programs
Race Distance Training Program Training Starts
Marathon 42.2km 16 weeks 11 March 2017
Half-Marathon 21.1km 12 weeks 08 April 2017
’10km-Self-Love’ Program 10-weeks 29 April 2017
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.

NEW! In addition to our marathon and half-marathon programs, we are super-excited about launching our ’10km-Self-Love’ program:

♥ ’10km-Self-Love’ Program
Our 10km ‘Self-Love’ Program is all about fun and participation. It is about nourishing our body, minds and soul – to provide a sense of peace and calm in a busy world.  Our 10-week program includes 3 x weekly coached sessions – run, strength & yoga. We train together as a supportive team, with the goal of having fun while nourishing ourselves. Race weekend will include guided meditation, nourishing yoga practices and of course our 10km ‘fun’ run.  Our program starts on Sat 29 April 2017.
What is included?
  • Periodised training plan based on your race distance
  • 3 x weekly face-to-face coached group session – speed, strength & endurance training (‘10km self-love’ program different)
  • Analysis and feedback on training data
  • Goal setting
  • Mental skills and strategies
  • Race nutrition and recovery
  • Race tactics and guidance
  • Weekend program logistics (full program on Sat 1 & Sun 2 July 2017)
    • Participation in the ‘Self-Love’ Retreat
    • Restorative Yoga
    • Guided Meditation
    • Refreshing Herbal Teas
    • Swim, Sauna & Steam
    • Foot Salt Scrub
    • Relaxation (bring a good book!)
    • Special BEXI ‘Self-Love’ Essential Oil Blend ❤️
  • 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
OPTIONAL EXTRA!  Strength-FIT Program
Advance your training with our new weekly Strength-FIT program. Focused 100% on strengthening muscles and joints, our goal is to improve your performance and decrease injury risk. We target flexibility, balance, mobility, core and functional strength. Our 10-week program includes regular biomechanical check-ups to assess your body alignment; range of motion and functional muscle strength.  Highly recommend this program to complement your training. $150 for 10-week program – in conjuction with Race-FIT program (or $200 as standalone program).

 

What is Investment?
Program Investment + Extra Strength-FIT $150
42km Race-FIT $420 (3 x $145 /pm) $570 (4 x $145 p/m)
21km Race-FIT $360 (3 x $125 /pm) $510 (3 x $175 p/m)
10km ‘Self-Love’ Program $450 (3 x $155 /pm) Inclusive

Both our Marathon & Half-Marathon programs will be included in the ‘Self-Love’ Weekend Retreat.

♥ Join us for a weekend of fun & participation in the Gold Coast – register today! 

 

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! 

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! 

Canberra Marathon

New York, New York!

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A few weeks ago one of our BEXI Runners, Michelle Savage and hubby Matt, headed to the ‘concrete jungle where dreams are made of’…. and achieved a dream-come-true.  Michelle shares her experience below:

One year ago my husband Matt asked me if I would run the New York Marathon with him. I said “what the hell are you thinking?” Then the more I thought about it, the more I wanted to give it a go (well really I just wanted a trip to NY). So we entered the race in early 2015 and had 8 months to train for it.

I should also mention, at the same time of registering, we started renovations to our house, moved 3 times and changed our kids school! What were we thinking?!

Once in our new house, I stumbled across Beauty of Exercise. Once I told Debbie what my goal was, I was soon armed with a training program and surrounded by the most supportive people I have ever met. I have never experienced this before – it was absolutely amazing! 8 months later, we were on a plane to New York.

Race day arrives, I am calm and ready to do this marathon-thing. We arrived at the start at 7am, however our wave was only due to head off at 11am. I spent the time watching people from all over the world (good thing I love people-watching). Running attracts a great sense of camaraderie!

11am, time to throw the jumpers off and we are off. The first 21km were breezy and comfortable. Locals cheering us on, bands playing loud music, people dancing, police and security on every corner. I hit the 25-30 km mark and started to feel the fatigue. Dizzy, sore, tired, weak – so I started to walk/run and stop at every drink station. Matt stayed with me the whole time – he kept saying we are doing this together till the end! That kept me going.

We reached Central Park with 3-4km to go. This felt like an eternity! Jogging and walking quite strangely – until I see the finish-line. With one last final surge, I pick up the pace and head across the finish line – 6hr 5min.

We did it! It was over… and hard to understand what we just did. It wasn’t until the next morning that the reality set in.

The atmosphere in NY the day after was so special – people having breakfast in café’s, wearing their medals, limping, smiling, laughing. A truly amazing sense of camaraderie!

I never thought of ever running a marathon, but now I can look back and cherish the experience!  Thank you to all my BEXI buddies for making me feel special and supporting my journey. I hope some of you get go to New York and share in this experience — it is worth every penny. Thank you so much!

Michelle Savage
Marathon Runner

There’s nothing you can’t do
Now you’re in New York…

Congratulations Michelle and Matt – an absolutely awesome experience! You will always cherish that first marathon.

Debbie Solms
Run Coach | Personal Trainer