PORTSEA BAY TO SURF 2025
Training programs
October / November
General preparation phase
The Experienced Running Plan is designed for regular runners who are able to head out for a run at least twice a week.
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This is an ideal program for those who have competed in the Portsea Bay to Surf before and want to give themselves the best chance of running a great time.
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Session A
Warm-up 200 m
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Jog 200m and follow it up with a stretch
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Workout ~2500m
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15 min continuous run
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Cool down 400 m
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400m slow jog
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TOTAL = 3100 metres
Session B
Warm-up 400 m
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Jog 200m
4 min stretching
Run 200m building up speed from a jog to a strong cruising speed
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Workout 1800 m
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6 x 300m with 1 min rest between reps
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Cool down 400 m
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400m slow jog
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​TOTAL = 2600 metres
Session C
Warm-up 200m
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Jog 200m and follow it up with a stretch
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Workout 1200m
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600m run
100m walk
400m run
100m walk
200m run​​​
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Cool down 400m
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400m slow jog
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TOTAL = 1800 metres
PHYSICAL PREPARATION PROGRAM
PORTSEA BAY TO SURF 4.5km
EXPERIENCED RUNNING PLAN
December 2024
Specific preparation phase
Session A
Warm-up 200 m
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Jog 200m and follow it up with a stretch
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Workout ~3500m
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25 min continuous run
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Cool down 400 m
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400m slow jog
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TOTAL = 4100 metres
Session B
Warm-up 400 m
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Jog 200m
4 min stretching
Run 200m building up speed from a jog to a strong cruising speed
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Workout 2000 m
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4 x 500m with 1 min rest between reps
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Cool down 400 m
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400m slow jog
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​TOTAL = 2800 metres
Session C
Warm-up 200m
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Jog 200m and follow it up with a stretch
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Workout 1800 m
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800m run
100m walk
600m run
100m walk
400m run
100m walk​​​
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Cool down 400m
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400m slow jog
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TOTAL = 2400 metres
January 2025
Final preparation phase
Session A
Warm-up 200m
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Jog 200m and follow it up with a stretch
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Workout 4500m
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4500m rehearsal run
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Cool down 400 m
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400m slow jog
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TOTAL = 5100 metres
Session B
Warm-up 400 m
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Jog 200m
4 min stretching
Run 200m building up speed from a jog to a strong cruising speed
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Workout 2400 m
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3 x 800m with 2 min rest between reps
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Cool down 400 m
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400m slow jog
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​TOTAL = 3200 metres
Session C
Warm-up 200m
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200m slow jog and follow it with a stretch
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Workout 1500m
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1500m easy taper run
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Cool down 400m
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400m slow jog
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TOTAL = 2100 metres
GALAPAGOS
ACTIVE RETREAT
Your Journey Starts Now
Individualised pre-trip training
High performance and physio support
8 nights / 9 days
Moderate
Fitness Level
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DEPARTING APRIL 2025
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