The Kookaburra Program

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

Team FatBird FlightZONES^TM Structured Marathon Training Program 2015

• A 12-week Team FatBird FlightZONES^TM 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

Non-Package GCAM Participant........................$60
Previous Team FatBird (TFB) Participants.........$60*
Drop-In (Per session), no entitlements................$23/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 on 10 April 2015 for successful applicants.

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

Click HERE to REGISTER NOW!