Training Info
Get Run Ready Guide
We have put together the ultimate tool kit to ensure you reach the start line as prepared as possible, and you reach the finish line having had an awesome day!
The tool kit includes:
- Training plans for all distances
- Training tips
- Nutrition advice
- Footwear advice
- Injury prevention tips
Ways to Train
We've got you covered when it comes to training options, so there is no excuse not to be at your best when race day arrives!
Rolling solo
If you prefer to quietly go about your training on your own, download a FREE training plan and start ticking your sessions off every week. Or, you could convince your mates to enter and follow the plan together!
Mix it up
You need some excitement in your plan and group sessions to look forward to. SQUADRUN has got you covered.
Coaching with SQUADRUN
SQUADRUN is proudly the affiliated training partner for New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon presented by ASICS. They deliver coaching support and tailored training programmes for hundreds of athletes of ALL abilities.
Normally $69, get a 4-week introductory trial with SQUADRUN for just $31.68. To register for this introductory offer just log in to your Active Account and select 'Add Additional Purchases'.
Once you sign up, the SQUADRUN team will be in touch with you to get you started! After your 4-week training period, if you like the program, you can choose to continue to train directly with SQUADRUN for just $15/w (+GST).
How does it work?
SQUADRUN will work with you to create a ‘priority based’ training plan, with your race goals and fitness in mind. You get around 7 runs per week to choose from, ordered in importance by priority. Most athletes will typically select 3-4 of the ‘higher priority’ runs and plan their week around their busy lives, their jobs and family commitments. You decide how much training you can do and with the guidance of two of regions most qualified and respected coaches you’ll be in great shape come race day.
No set-up fee, no hidden costs and you can leave at any time.
No just a Training Programme
Get help with nutrition and hydration, pacing strategies, running tips for improving your form, efficiency and race day execution. All these things and more are part of a complete training package that is much more than the programme itself. SQUADRUN will help you with everything throughout and chances are they’ll even be there to see you get it done on race day!
Proactive Physio has also put together this free handy marathon nutrition guide for you.
Nutrition
Running a 10km, half or marathon is no simple feat, it takes hours of training and the right nutrition to ensure you even make it to the start line.
See below our nutrition guide with tips and tricks on how to eat well to ensure you are optimising your training in preparation for the big day.
If you need further nutrition guidance, contact Conrad Goodhew Nutrition
