TRAINING SUPPORT

Enter now, begin now, or kick off later.

The SQUADRUN Core training system can be started at any time. Earlier starts allow more time to build fitness gradually, but you can join the programme whenever suits and the training will scale to your current fitness.

Each week includes a range of runs organised by priority, allowing you to train consistently even when life gets busy.

Some runners complete three or four sessions each week. Others complete more. The system adapts around your availability while still maintaining a logical progression toward race day.

SQUADRUN is more than just a training plan.

It is a community of runners sharing the same journey toward the start line.

SQUADRUN is a fun community of like-minded athletes sharing their training and racing journey. If you have a question about training, gear, pacing, or race preparation you can ask the community or the coaching team at any time.

Preparing for an event like Merrell Race Tekapo becomes far more enjoyable when you are part of a group heading toward the same goal.

Most one on one coaching programmes come with a high price tag.

SQUADRUN Core offers a structured training system, access to coaching guidance, and a large community of runners for a sensible weekly price.

It is a practical option for runners who want quality training guidance without needing a full bespoke coaching programme.

The focus is simple.

Train consistently. Build gradually. Turn up ready.

When you enter Merrell Race Tekapo you can add a SQUADRUN training trial during registration.

If you have already entered you can log into your Race Roster account and purchase the training trial from the Shop Page. You can also purchase via the Scenic Sports Events shop. 

If you enjoy the programme you can continue with SQUADRUN Core for $15 per week (+GST).

NZRD, Accredited Sports Dietitian (SDA)

BSc Human Nutrition, MDiet (dist)

Cushla is a New Zealand Registered and Accredited Sports Dietitian (SDA) and the founder of her private practice, specialising in nutrition for endurance athletes. Her primary focus is on runners of all abilities, up to elite levels, with a strong interest in addressing issues such as RED-S and disordered eating. Drawing from her experience in diabetes from Te Whatu Ora, Cushla not only maintains a keen interest in diabetes but also in women's health and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Her approach to nutrition involves translating scientific knowledge into pragmatic solutions, crafting realistic and sustainable strategies to empower individuals to nourish their potential.

Cushla also has an online 'Runners Nutrition Course' enabling more people to attain nutrition guidance any place, any time, at their own pace. This course is appropriate for adult runners partaking in events from their first ever 5km right up to elite marathon or trail running events. You can finish the course with confidence and tools to integrate into your own training and then work on your weaknesses before deciding if you still require 1:1 dietitian support.

The course contains nearly TWO hours of content broken down into 33 bite-sized videos. In each module there are resources and downloadable guides relevant to that topic. At the end of each section and/or module there are quizzes followed by a larger quiz at the very end of the course. 

Cushla is offering Race Tekapo athletes a one-time 15% discount! 

Please email her at holdaway.nutrition@gmail.com to get your unique access code. You can read more about the course and sign up below.

FORMA INSIGHTS

- BSc Strength and Conditioning

- MSc Strength and Conditioning 

- PT diploma L3 & L4 

- Certified in NASM Corrective Exercise

Luke loves to help people attain the confidence and knowledge to reach their goals. Having worked with a variety of athletes and clients from ALL walks of life, some preparing for Commonwealth Games and others wanting to go from couch to 5-10km as well, he has experience across as many disciplines of sport as possible.

FORMA Insights are able to provide guidance, advice, gym programming and oversight to ensure you best prepare your bodies physically for the task of the race. Building strength, improving conditioning and improving movement quality all play a vital role in reducing the possibility of a movement based injury.

The programs can be completed in any standard commercial gym, and if you don't have access to a gym the team at FORMA can build you a home workout plan to improve your strength to help with your race. FORMA sets out every exercise, every set, every rest period and every week of sessions for you. You just need to read the program, fill in your weights and they'll do the rest! There is also an exercise video library to attach to the programs so you can view what the exercise should look like to ensure you're completing it correctly.

To find out more contact Luke at FORMA luke@formainsights.com