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Time to kick some tyres and light some fires! This is the highly detailed plan for 8 weeks of exacting training. Currently available beginner and advanced programmes for the Marathon distance.
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Jo needs little introduction. After storming her way to victory in the 2013 Tarawera Ultra Jo burst onto the ultra scene. Since then she has been a dominant player in Australasian trail racing with multiple victories across the continent.
The glue that holds SQUADRUN together, Ali is the driving force behind actually getting everything done. She’s your first point of contact when you have a question and the first to offer you kind words of encouragement.
Testimonials
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After 5 weeks of following my programme as set by Kerry l am extremely pleased. My first week was a 5km time trial and l thought. Get out of here l am running 100km l don’t need to run a hard 5km. But l listened and followed Kerry’s advice. Now after 5 weeks l have smashed my current 5km time by over a minute, my aerobic base is building each week and my training structure has never been better. Kerry gives me my programme with a mix of long steady runs, aerobic building runs and hard/tempo/fast speedwork that all work together. My long runs are easier and my recovery is nowhere near as long. He never tells me to do a run on a specific day but guides you as to how to work the programme best to suit you.
Over the last year Kerry has coached me to a massive PB at the North Face 50km and as well as top 10 finishes at the Coastal High 50k and Tarawera 60km. I would have never imagined I would be able to achieve these results in such a short time frame. However, the results I see continue to surprise me. The bottom line is, Kerry has an amazing passion for all types of running and the care he takes with each and every one of his clients is second to none.
Usually, after a marathon, I feel broken for a few days. Big trouble getting in and out of cars, walking around awkwardly, slowly climbing steps etc. Not after this (Kinloch) marathon. I feel the most unbroken I have ever felt after a marathon. There are those who would suggest that this can only be because I didn’t push hard enough. While that may have some element of truth, I would totally put the credit for that down to Kerry Suter for his excellent program. Thanks!
Did my long run today and was feeling good so I decided to push the pace a little – ended up doing a half marathon PB! Thanks Kerry, I am really enjoying this programme so far and already seeing the results!
Previous pb at parkrun was 24:04.
Goal today was to run fast and get in the 23’s……didn’t…
22:54!!!!!!
Kerry Suter, training is really paying off!
Squadrun is awesome!
So how’s it going?
I’m getting faster – that’s not my main aim, but going faster in the hard sessions means the long runs feel much easier, and take less time.
I should be better prepared for the long long stuff.
This Squadrun thing is a good thing. It’s well worth the few dollars it costs – it has VALUE! It’s not a big stick, but the structure is helping me shape things better while remaining focused on freedom and fun. Thanks Kerry.
In 2008, Kerry Suter emails me and says “Just to let to you know – I think I can win the Tarawera Ultra, and I love to talk about running – a lot. Let’s talk” He was right on both counts. He won the inaugural Tarawera Ultra the next year and defended his title the year after. And he still has not stopped talking.
Kerry is a great coach because he genuinely loves what he does. He is passionate about trail running and he delights in making sure people succeed. He’s not afraid to kick asses when he needs to. It’s for this reason that he was one of the key people in our North Island Tarawera Trail Running Info. Nights and Coaching Clinics. One of the “hidden talents” that Kerry has is that he has an almost encyclopaedic knowledge of all things running – he is incredibly well-read and more than happy to share his knowledge. He’s also my #1 pick for an ultra marathon pacer – you just cannot wear the guy out or shut him up!
I was once in a ‘running rut’. I would get injured, and I was always tired. I suffered from Over-Training Syndrome which culminated in a string of bad performances. I needed help. I needed to know where I was going wrong and what I needed to do to improve as a runner.
Kerry’s own success, coupled with his experience and knowledge as a coach meant I knew he would be someone I could trust and follow. In addition I find his enthusiasm and personality really suits me. In 2014 I approached him for his guidance and expertise. I soon learned a lot about working within the confines of a smart program.
By applying quantitative measurables to my training, and establishing a structured approach I soon understood what I needed to do. It didn’t take long to see improvements. I became stronger and faster and more consistent with results followed. I was less tired and enjoying myself more.
For anyone embarking on running ultra distances I highly advise seeking guidance and support. It’s important to know what you are doing and how to do it. Competitive Ultra-marathon running is a serious undertaking and it’s essential that you approach it with the best possible guidance and support.
MY JOURNEY TO UTA 100 I did it! I completed the UTA 100! I still can’t believe it. Before the race I imagined myself crawling up Furber Steps, staggering across the finish line and collapsing with exhaustion. Instead, I ran into the arms of my coaches Kerry and Ali from Squadrun and was on a Read more about NOT JUST ANY 100[…]
Ultra trail Australia debrief. I’d really love to get a little bit of personal intel from those willing to share. What worked? What didn’t? How did your nutrition go? What would you do again? What wouldn’t you do again? What was the bit of advice/support that you used that helped and what did we NOT Read more about Ultra-trail Australia Debrief – The SQUADRUN perspective[…]
Blue Mountains National Park Training Camp March 31 to April 2nd 2017 Purpose This purpose of this post is to outlay the plan regarding the proposed training camp for March 31st to April 2nd 2017 in the Blue Mountains National Park (A World Heritage site). This post is supplementary to the SQUADRUN Operations Manual and Safety Read more about SQUADRUN UTA Training Camp 2017[…]
With the temps scorching at the moment, now is the time to talk about training in the heat. There’s not really another way to escape it but let’s look at what we can do to help ourselves train, and race, in the heat. *apart from getting on a plane and flying to cooler climes. Or by Read more about Mercury Rising[…]
The Kepler Challenge has been on the fringes of my imagination for longer than I remember. The race started in 1988 and was always one of those races that insanely fit people did, but I never really thought I would. After I completed UTA, my family in NZ would occasionally say “You should do Kepler” Read more about Ngaire Runs Kepler[…]
I’d heard about this mythical Sports Bra shop where they had a whole heap of sports bras to choose from AND a treadmill to try ‘em out on; so when in Melbourne for Great Ocean Walkway 100’s, I knew that I wanted to pay this place a visit. I headed into She Science and met Read more about Is Getting the Right Sports Bra Rocket Science?[…]
As unaccustomed as I am to public speaking… – Kerry Suter Some flight delays have given me this opportunity to pen a bit of a weekend wrap up following a massive few days for the Australasian SQUADRUN team. Ali and I were back on the west island for a brief trip of the southern coast and Read more about Great Ocean Walkway Wrap-up[…]
It’s been a few days now since the amazingness that was Ultra Trail Australia, and we are only just starting to get over the lack of sleep and the emotional roller-coaster that the past week has been. In July last year Kerry used his running knowledge, maths prowess, and computer nerdery to create a Read more about Ultra Trail Australia from a Coaches Perspective[…]
We just finished a weekend supporting our SQUADRUN athletes (or athemaletes as Ngaire will sometimes call herself) at the beautiful and gruelling Ultra Trail Australia. In the post race celebration posts one thing that has struck me is that this really isn’t just about running. It isn’t glitzy, it’s about facing your own demons and showing how Read more about Ngaire a 100km Ultra-marathoner![…]
If I could give one piece of advice for runners of any ability on race day it would be this: CONCENTRATE! This is the one word I’d write on my arm and it would be the flag I’d use to rally my thoughts, centre myself, and bring me back into the present. If you’re not in this Read more about The 1 Race Tip That Matters Most[…]
