Monday, November 25, 2013

The Kookaburra 2014 Program

Operation Kookaburra is a specially-designed 12-week FlightZONESTM Marathon training program to prepare runners for the Gold Coast Airport  Marathon (GCAM).  


Team FatBird FlightZONESTM Structured Marathon Training Program 2014
  • A 12-week Team FatBird FlightZONESTM Marathon Training
  • Program incorporating the GCAM training guidelines and tailored to our trainees’ requirements
  • Comprehensive training plan comprising of 2 weekday workouts and one weekend long run weekly.
  • 6 fortnightly TFB-led weekend (Friday evening/Sunday morning) long run sessions with Isotonic/Recovery Drinks/refreshments
  • Workout sessions will focus on building strength and endurance for the Half & Full Marathon distances
  • Experienced Runners and Pacers leading and guiding the runs
  • The FlightZONES Training System, incorporating heart-rate measurements and progressive paced running
  • Two levels of training – beginners and experienced runners
  • Regular emails and online postings of the weekly training plan, tips and advisory
  • Recognition - eCertificates Of Completion/Achievement


Training Fees:
Run Gold Coast (RGC) Package........................$FREE**
12-week (6-sessions) Training Program.............$120
Previous Team FatBird (TFB) Participants.........$60*
Drop-In (Per session), no entitlements................$16/sess.

* Past FatBird fee-paying trainees enjoy discounted pricing


** The first 100 participants of the Run Gold Coast Package  will get Operation Kookaburra training (worth $120) FREE.  You will not be required to make payment upon registration for training.

Training will begin in mid April 2014 for successful applicants.

Click HERE for the Training Dates/Schedules for your planning purposes.





Email training@teamfatbird.com for enquiries and feedback.