MONDAY-FRIDAY GROUP SESSIONS:

1. Running Technique Programs at ES Mark Athletics Field, Kensington or Sydney CBD

2. Coogee Beach Bootcamps at Coogee Beach

3. Swimming Technique Programs in Maroubra, Clovelly or Sydney CBD

WEEKEND GROUP SESSIONS:

4. Saturday Bootcamps at Centennial Park

5. Sunday Runs Short runs & Long runs

RUNNING PROGRAM 1 of 3: Feb-Mar-Apr-May:

Sunday Runs. Preparation for Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon (21.1km) or Relay the same day (10.5km) . Some other options to use this training for: Canberra Half Marathon preparation (April), Great Ocean Road Half Marathon (May), Gold Coast Half Marathon (July) or any other 5km or 10km running event.

RUNNING PROGRAM 2 of 3: Jun-Jul-Aug:

8 or 10-week City2Surf Specific Running Program

RUNNING PROGRAM 3 of 3: Sept-Oct-Nov-Dec:

RUN SYDNEY – 10 Sundays = 10 Locations

About Running Programs:

*Sunday runs are for anyone who would like to run with a group. (to prepare for a running event or just to improve your running skills)

*Every Sunday is designed for shorter or longer runs + different speeds and running levels.

*You can join Sunday runs ANYTIME!!

GROUP SESSION DETAILS:

1. RUNNING TECHNIQUE PROGRAMS

DETAILS: Raquel organizes several 10-week running technique programs every year.

Get into running!  Learn to run!  Be a better runner!

The different programs include running, technique correction (from head to feet: head, shoulders, trunk, arms, hips, gluts, knees, legs, feet and cadence), plyometric exercises, hill & step technique, running drills, specific fitness exercises for running, intervals (speed and endurance increase, VO2 max increases, fat mass decreases, flexibility and elasticity of arteries and veins increases, etc.) and cadence/speed (number of times your foot strikes the ground per minute).

All levels

Please check the dates of the current and upcoming programs!

FEES 

$23 per session – 10-week full program ($230) or $27 per session – 8-week flexible option ($216)  *Payments 2 weeks before the start

$26 per session – 10-Monday full program ($260) or $30 per session – 8-Monday flexible option ($240)  *Anytime payments

$50 per session – 2-week package ($100)

+ Only when the sessions are at the Athletics track there is an extra cost: $6 entry fee to the track on arrival ($4.50 if purchased online)

Private running sessions anytime as well.

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2. COOGEE BEACH BOOTCAMPS

DETAILS: Raquel organizes several 12-week Coogee Beach bootcamp programs every year.

Enjoy a weekly training session at Coogee Beach (Goldstein Reserve).  Join a motivating and fun group of people in front of the inspiring and beautiful ocean. No matter what your level of fitness, Raquel customizes the workout to accommodate everyone. Customized circuit training sessions with an excellent variety of exercises.

Please check the dates of the current and upcoming programs!

FEES:

$20 per session – 12 Tuesdays ($240) *For payments 2 weeks before the start

$21 per session – 12 Tuesdays ($252) *For payments 1 week before the start

$23 per session – 12 Tuesdays ($276) *For payments anytime

Private personal fitness training lessons anytime as well.

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3. SWIMMING TECHNIQUE PROGRAMS

DETAILS: Raquel organizes several 10-week swimming technique programs every year. (for beginners or swimmers). All levels.

Swimming program designed to learn and improve your swimming technique. High demand! LIMITED SPACES!

By Raquel Holgado, experienced long distance swimmer, triathlete, marathon runner, fitness coach and running coach. Highly qualified swimming coach accredited by Australia and Spain + water Lifesaving + endurance Sports qualifications.

Last long swim achievement:
9 km swim in the Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, Australia

Please check the dates of the current and upcoming programs!

FEES:

$25 per session – 10-week full program ($250) or $28 per session – 8-week flexible option ($224)  *Payments 2 weeks before the start

$27 per session – 10-week full program ($270) or $30 per session – 8-week flexible option ($240)  *Payments 1 week before the start

$30 per session – 10-week full program ($300) or $33 per session – 8-week flexible option ($264)  *Anytime payments

$45 per session – 3-swim package ($135)

Private swimming lessons anytime as well.

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4. SATURDAY BOOTCAMPS

DETAILS: Raquel organizes several 10-week Saturday Centennial Park bootcamp programs every year. This session is always on Saturday mornings from 9:00am to 10:00am

Motivating and enjoyable start to the weekend. Suitable for all fitness levels.  Every program has a customized training circuit with a large variety of fitness exercises so every program is a new challenge.

Please check the dates of the current and upcoming programs!

FEES:

$17 per session:

Full program package (Early payment): $17 per session – 10-Saturday package ($170) – SPECIAL FEE for people who are coming to the current program and they make the payment for the following one in advance before the current program ends. // GREAT OPTION FOR PEOPLE WHO COME EVERY SATURDAY.

$20 per session:

Full program package (Anytime payment): $20 per session – 10-Saturday package ($200) – Fee for people who join a program. // GREAT FOR PEOPLE TO JOIN A FULL FITNESS PROGRAM.

$22.5 per session:

Flexible program package (8 of the 10 Saturdays): $22.5 per session – 8-Saturday package ($180) – Fee for people joining for most of  a program. // GREAT FOR PEOPLE WHO COME EVERY SATURDAY BUT THEY PREFER MORE FLEXIBILITY.

$25 per session:

$25 per session – 3-package session to spend in a month – 3 sessions ($75). // GREAT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE IN SYDNEY FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME OR FOR PEOPLE WHO DON´T WANT TO COMMIT A FULL PROGRAM.

*If it rains, this session is at Redfern Park under a big cover (8 minute walk from Central Station). Only 3 km far from the Centennial Park.

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5. SUNDAY RUNS

Please see the current running program below:

Raquel has completed many running events, triathlons, duathlons,  aquathlons, half marathons, etc. + So far 6 Marathons: Sydney Marathon, New York Marathon, Great Wall Marathon in China, Melbourne Marathon, Tokyo Marathon and Berlin Marathon. Next marathons will be: Chicago Marathon, Boston Marathon, London Marathon + some others.

PROGRAM 1 of 3: FEBRUARY/MARCH/APRIL/MAY 2020

From Sunday February 2, 2020 to Sunday May 10, 2020 (Easter weekend off)

14-WEEK SYDNEY MORNING HERALD HALF MARATHON PREPARATION RUNNING PROGRAM 21.1km OR 10km

SUNDAYS

DETAILS: Joining this running program you will enjoy every single Sunday run + have the guidance, support and coaching of an experienced and highly qualified world marathon runner + will get you ready to complete any running event from 5km or 10km to a Half Marathon for 21.1km.

This running program will prepare you for an event such as the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon (21.1km) or Relay the same day (10.5km) on Sunday, May 17, 2020

The Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon is Australia’s largest and most prestigious half marathon. The iconic course takes participants past the beautiful sight of Sydney’s harbour side and is open to both individual and team relay entries. Relay teams run equal legs of 10.5km each.

This program is also suitable to complete other running events such as:

Canberra Half Marathon on Sunday, Apr 5, 2020, or Great Ocean Road Half Marathon on Sunday, May 17, 2020, or Gold Coast Half Marathon on Sunday July 5, 2020 or any other 5km or 10km running event.

TIME / Start 1: (Longer session for experienced runners) – Start: 7:30am

TIME / Start 2: (Shorter session for beginner runners) – Start: 8:00am

LOCATIONS: Sydney CBD or Rose Bay or Centennial Park or Coogee Beach

4 different locations for the starts + every Sunday the routes are different and are exciting running sessions: (Same start and end point)

EXTRA INFORMATION:

– OPTIONAL & FUN: There will be a few Sundays with an optional Cross Training session after the running session: Step workout, core workout, swimming session, cycling, climbing, kayaking, etc. These extra activities will be announced 1 or 2 weeks in advance for people to join it if they´d like to enjoy extra training.

– The first running session will be until approximately 8:45am for everyone. After that every Sunday the distances and finish time will progressively increase.

– Every session includes warm up + run + stretching.

– Everyone will receive a weekly email on Fridays with the specific details of each Sunday´s session.

– In addition to the runs, everyone will receive a complementary program to follow by themselves if you wish to train more during the week. This program will include some extra runs + strength work + cross training ideas to get fitter and ready.

– Easter Long weekend – BREAK – No running session on Sunday, April 12, 2020.

– English & Spanish

FEES:

*For payments before 10 January 2020: (EXPIRED!)

$17 per session – 14-Sunday package for 2 people – $238 per person

$19 per session – 14-Sunday package for 1 person – $270 per person

*For payments before 20 January 2020: (EXPIRED!)

$18 per session – 14-Sunday package for 2 people – $252 per person

$20 per session – 14-Sunday package for 1 person – $280 per person

*For anytime payments: (AVAILABLE!)

$20 per session – 14-Sunday package for 2 people – $280 per person

$22 per session – 14-Sunday package for 1 person – $308 per person

Available anytime:

Join 5 runs – $130

Join 3 runs – $90

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PROGRAM 2 of 3: JUNE/JULY/AUGUST (every year)

8-SUNDAY CITY2SURF TRAINING PROGRAM (4 Sunday option available as well)

Raquel´s most popular Group Training Program every year! (Rose Bay & Eastern Suburbs locations)

The most popular running event in Sydney:

14 km – City2Surf

8-SUNDAY PROGRAM every year! Next Program: June 2020

In 2016, Raquel was 178 of 34,557 women

In 2018, Raquel was in Sydney Morning Herald Newspaper (Technology and watches to run City2Surf)

Raquel´s goal: Being one of the 100 fastest women to run the Sydney City2Surf!

CITY2SURF PROGRAM DETAILS: Specific training, running, hills, steps, sand, etc. Some of the training sessions include the popular City2Surf heartbreak hill and part of the actual route so people can get more confident for the day of the event. There are 2 start times and you can choose the one you prefer each session: 7:30am (90-minute session) or 8:00am (60 minute session). This program is for ALL LEVELS!!

TIME 1: 7:30am (90-minute session) – Run, jog or walk

TIME 2: 8:00am (60-minute session) – Run, jog or walk while working on strength with some sets of hills or steps or sand.

CITY2SURF TRAINING PROGRAM LOCATION DETAILS:

Rose Bay / Maroubra Beach / Coogee Beach

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PROGRAM 3 of 3: SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER (every year)

RUN SYDNEY – 10 Sundays = 10 Locations

10 Sunday Scenic Running Routes in Sydney: 

DETAILS: Run Sydney and enjoy the best of running: Raquel will bring you to different and exciting locations around Sydney. Sessions are designed for all levels of fitness. Join for a longer run or join for a shorter run. You decide.

TIME: 2 Starts: 7:30am (2hour session) or 8:00am (shorter distances)

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*Important information for Group Programs: 1. Training Programs are for consecutive weeks. 2. If you´d like to apply for any program but you will be on holidays during the program, please let Raquel know before you commit to the program so we can customize a shorter program for you. 3. Once you commit to a program, if you miss a training session for any reason, the session will be lost.

*To see other sporadic events and sessions throughout the year visit or follow Raquel´s Facebook Page HERE

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See videos from Raquel´s 2018 Charity Events

EVENT 1: AUSTRALIAN OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP IN SPAIN

SEE VIDEO HERE

EVENT 2: RAQUEL´S BIRTHDAY FITNESS SESSION IN AUSTRALIA

SEE VIDEO HERE

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