RaceTeam is a 10 week group training Half Marathon programme that has been designed for someone who is wanting to run their first half marathon, aim for a PB or just learn how to improve their running. Let's face it, most of us can run one pace - but how do you improve?

To improve, you need to include these key sessions into your training, RaceTeam ensures you get these sessions in each week with the group - all of our sessions are coach-lead and include:

• Tempo session
• Interval session
• Endurance session

The RaceTeam programme also includes education each week that is relevant to the different stages of the 10 weeks with the team. We also provide information on race Day Nutrition and Race Day Planning. Our coaches are a wealth of knowledge and have so much experience to share - they are there to guide you every step of the way. 

Our "team behind the scenes" is second to none. They are there for you if you need extra support or advice and will also touch base with you if you miss a couple of sessions in a row just to make sure you are ok. 

The next RaceTeam is training for the Christchurch Half Marathon 2019
RaceTeam Start Date: Week beginning 25 March 2019
Christchurch Half Marathon: Sunday 2 June, 2019

Session Times and Locations:

When you register, you choose to do either morning or evening weekday sessions:

Morning Sessions: 
6.10am Monday & 6.10am Wednesday: Netball Courts (hospital end), South Hagley Park 
+ Plus the whole group has a session on Saturday morning at 7.30am. The location of the Saturday session changes each week, the details are included in your weekly newsletter. 

Evening Sessions:
5.40pm: Tuesday & Thursday: Netball Courts (hospital end), South Hagley Park 
+ Plus the whole group has a session on Saturday morning at 7.30am. The location of the Saturday session changes each week, the details are included in your weekly newsletter. 

+Note: During the programme there are 3 Saturday sessions that start at 7.00am - these are your longest run sessions so we start you a little earlier. 

Watch this video to discover how
RaceTeam will get you to your half marathon start line in the best way possible

Step 1:

The Programme: 

​The RaceTeam programme has 3 levels to choose from to ensure you are working at the right level for you right now. Each level has been designed carefully to ensure a safe build of conditioning for your body. The RaceTeam programme has 3 sessions a week including a pace session, an interval session and an endurance session.  Each session is coach lead. The proven and trusted RaceTeam programme ensures you are on the wisest and safest path to running 21.1km. 

Step 2:

Coaches/Mentors: 

Our coaches and mentors are with you every step of the way. At every session our coaching team will be with you, they have years of experience working with runners of all ages, stages and abilities and will be your guide throughout the 10 weeks with RaceTeam. They will teach you how to run properly with good running technique, how to learn the right intensity, and how to look after the "head stuff and mind games" that can come into play with running.  We also send you a weekly newsletter which gives you the key lessons you need each week on your 10 week journey. 

Step 3:

A supportive group all working towards the same half marathon:

A group of people wanting to work towards their own individual goal at the same event. The group is such a key to this journey, you will be supported, motivated, the sessions will be satisfying and sometimes challenging - it will bring the best out in you. You will surprise yourself. 

Step 4:

You run the half marathon!:

You run 21.1kms! You will get to the start line knowing you have done everything you can to be in the best shape possible for your half marathon - both physically and mentally. You will be prepped and ready to run! You will also become the inspiration to people around you. 

To join RaceTeam: Just click 'Join Now' and go through the registration process. 

Without RaceTeam there’s a high chance that you will stay in the same place with your running. RaceTeam will guarantee your improvement in your running but you will also learn so much about this sport, it will greatly enhance your enjoyment in your running journey.  

The next RaceTeam is training for the Christchurch Half Marathon 2019
RaceTeam Start Date: Week beginning 25 March 2019
​Christchurch Half Marathon: Sunday 2 June, 2019