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Lake Macquarie Adventure Race – 13 Feb 2021

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If you’re looking for next challenge? Something that’s exhilarating, fun and action-packed?  Come join us as we train for the Maximum Adventure Race in Lake Macquarie on Sat 13 Feb 2021

This event is inclusive of everyone! Designed for teams of two, each team takes on three core disciplines several times during the event – mountain biking, trail training and kayaking. It’s fun, it’s exhilarating and action-packed… at an outdoors scenic location.

Teams can choose between the following courses:

  • Novice Course:  5-15km mountain biking; 3-5km trail running and 1-2km kayaking
  • Classic Course:  15-25km mountain biking; 5-10km trail running and 2-4km kayaking
About our Training Program

To support our BEXI members, we are planning a 5-week training program to train for the various disciplines for this adventure race. Our comprehensive 6-week training program starts on Mon 04 Jan 2021 and will get members fit, strong and ready to embrace this action-packed event. There will be a combination of group training and self-training sessions.

Below is a draft outline of our training program:

Who is this program for?
  • If you’re looking for your next challenge
  • If you’re looking for an event that offers a sense of fun and adventure
  • If you’re looking to attempt a multi-disciplined event
  • If you’re keen to train with friends and have fun getting fit
What is included?
  • 6-week training program
  • Training across running, cycling and kayaking
  • 2 x Kayak training sessions
  • Mental skills and strategies for multi-disciplined events
  • Race nutrition and recovery
  • Motivational support
  • Membership of a supportive, like-minded Community
What is excluded?
What is cost?
  • $50/week (total $300)
  • Mon 04 Jan to Sat 13 Feb 2021 (6-weeks)

 

BEXI Ultra-Trail Event – Sat 10 Oct 2020

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Our BEXI Ultra-Trail Event will take place on Sat 10 October 2020. The stunning course takes in the sites of the beautiful Lake Macquarie and the magnificent coastline of historic Catherine Hill Bay and the Munmorah State Conservation Area. The terrain is varied – bushland single track, fire trail, coastal tracks, rock platforms and beach running all feature to challenge and excite the most discerning of trail runners.

36km Course – 689m elevation

22km Course – 444m elevation

12km Course – 230m elevation

Nutrition & Fuel

It is important that each runner is self-sufficient on the day. Please carry your own hydration and nutrition supplies.

As a guideline runners should consume 30-45gms* of carbohydrate per hour (*dependent on body weight, experience and pace):

  • 2 hours – aim to carry 2-3 gels (or equivalent carbs – sports drink, chews, bloks)
  • 4 hours – aim to carry 5-6 gels (or equivalent carbs – sports drink, chews, bloks)
  • 6 hours – aim to carry 8-10 gels (or equivalent carbs – sports drink, chews, bloks)

Read important article by Nutritionist, Tamara Madden, about fuel requirements for endurance run 5-9hrs.

Hydration guidelines should be based on 600mls* per hour (*dependent on your sweat rate, weather conditions and length of event). If you are prone to cramps or sweat excessively – ensure you take on electrolytes and salt tablets.  (Note – there are electrolytes in some gels/sports drinks.)

If you concerned about your nutrition, please contact Tamara Madden at Mad on Nutrition.

Aid Stations

There will be four aid stations along the course, providing water, sports drink, fruit, lollies, potatoes & sandwiches:

  • 8.5km – Aid Station 1 (Scenic Drive)
  • 16km – Aid Station 2 (Mine Camp Drive)
  • 20km – Aid Station 3 (Frazer Beach)
  • 30km – Aid Station 4 (Mine Camp Drive)
What to Wear

Having the right gear to take on a remote trail run is very important in order to ensure you can enjoy your run, stay safe and get the most out of training. Below is a guideline in terms of what to bring:

  • Hydration pack
  • Trail shoes
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Wind jacket
  • Beanie
  • Gloves
  • Fleece
  • Small emergency kit (snake bandage, blister care patches such as compeed or fixamol, whistle, compass, emergency space blanket)
  • Dry sack and map case
  • Garmin GPS watch
  • Sunglasses
Who can Join

This is not a sanctioned event or registered race, it is simply a social fun run for our BEXI members, friends and family. The more the merrier!

The above event will follow our COVID-19 Safety Plan.  

The Pool or the Ocean?

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When was the last time you did something for the first time?

The start of a new year is often a time set new goals.  One of the most common goals is to ‘learn something new’.  We love the positiveness of this goal. It is not about quitting something (removing from our lives) – instead, it’s about adding a sense of value to our lives.

Why do we  encourage you to learn something new – here’s our top 5 reasons:

  • It’s fun!
  • It offers you a sense of accomplishment and pride
  • It adds more time in your day – you value time more and use it better
  • It enables you to meet new people and form friendships
  • It builds your self-esteem and confidence

Lastly & importantly (which really makes it 6 reasons) – it makes you HAPPY! A core need for psychological well-being.

 

If you’re looking for a positive, self-growth goal – we’d love to invite you to join one of our newest Learn-to-Programs. These flagship programs are what we are all about – passion in sharing our skills, and enabling others to grow and flourish. There’s no greater investment.

In signing off – we’d like to leave you with a beautiful quote from the amazing Christopher Reeve:

“Either you decide to stay in the shallow end of the pool, or you go out in the ocean.” 

 

Yours in community,
~ Debbie & Team BEXI

 

Learn-to-Cycle:  starts Sat 1 Feb, 2-3.30pm

Learn-to-Run:  starts Sat 8 Feb, 8-9am

Learn-to-Ocean Swim:  starts Sun 9 Feb, 8-9am

Learn-to-Trail Run:  starts Sat 15 Feb, 10-11am (new dates/time!)