Saturday run – Deakin to Weston Park (up to 9.5 km path) or Red Hill base (up to 11.2 km trail) – followed by FIT AGM

EQ Cafe 70 Kent st, Deakin, ACT, Australia

Meeting point for both runs: EQ, 70 Kent St, Deakin Route descriptions: Path run: Deakin to Weston Park – From EQ head north along Kent St and take right onto track after crossing Adelaide Avenue at Kinross St. Cross Kinross and pick up bike path through parkland and past Yarralumla Public school to lake. At [...]

FIT AGM

EQ Cafe 70 Kent st, Deakin, ACT, Australia

The 2024 Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, 9 November following the scheduled run. Held in the conference space at EQ Café, the meeting is open to all financial and life members of FIT. Formal notice will be given shortly, including the draft agenda containing items that will be tabled for voting. Current [...]

Event Series Sunday rides

Sunday ride

Uncoached rides starting from various locations. Ride routes rotate on the weekly schedule below (click on ride name for route maps) 1st Sun Uriarra crossing Meet at Stromlo Forest park near the pavilion for a challenging ride around the  Urriarra loop. This is an uncoached ride and all are welcome, the ride is approximately 40km at [...]

Event Series Water running

Water running

Canberra Olympic pool 36 Constitution Ave, Canberra, ACT, Australia

Water running is tougher than you might think – but because your whole body is supported, it’s great for general recovery after other training and for rehab if you have an injury. Lots of members who run and cycle swear by a weekly water running session to aid recovery, build strength and increase endurance Pool Entry [...]

Event Series Swimming training

Swim training

Canberra Girls Grammar 72 Empire Cct, Deakin, ACT, Australia

Pool session with four coached lanes, allocated as follows: One lane for skills development and less confident swimmers; The three other lanes for a short (approx. 1500 metres), medium (approx. 1700 metres) and longer (2000+ metres) program Sessions consist of a warm-up and drills followed by a main set and cooldown. Pool Entry Fee: $6.00. [...]

Event Series Water running

Water running

Canberra Girls Grammar 72 Empire Cct, Deakin, ACT, Australia

Water running is tougher than you might think – but because your whole body is supported, it’s great for general recovery after other training and for rehab if you have an injury. Lots of members who run and cycle swear by a weekly water running session to aid recovery, build strength and increase endurance Pool Entry [...]

Run training – Intervals

Lennox Gardens Flynn drive, Yarralumla, ACT, Australia

This is the effort session for the week.  It will be uncomfortable, but rewarding. Please make sure you keep off the cycle path when gathering to meet at 6.30am. When running on the cycle path, be aware that it’s a shared path and there will be others on foot and on bikes approaching in both [...]

Event Series Water running

Water running

Canberra Olympic pool 36 Constitution Ave, Canberra, ACT, Australia

Water running is tougher than you might think – but because your whole body is supported, it’s great for general recovery after other training and for rehab if you have an injury. Lots of members who run and cycle swear by a weekly water running session to aid recovery, build strength and increase endurance Pool Entry [...]

Event Series Ride – Wednesday

Uncoached ride

Treasury carpark Langton place, parkes, act

Uncoached rides starting from Treasury carpark - Hills or Interval efforts, bunch rides. Ride routes rotate on the weekly schedule below (click on ride name for route maps) Short (15-25km ~18-20km/h) Long (25-35km ~20-23km/h) 1st Wed Mt Pleasant Regroup after the crest on Northcott Dr. Adjust length/intensity of hill repeats to suit (full or half [...]

Event Series Uncoached run – Yarralumla

Uncoached run – Yarralumla

Yarralumla shops Bentham st, Yarralumla, ACT, Australia

Thursday runs are open to runners and walkers of all paces. There’s usually a big group at Yarralumla. If you’re new to FIT, make yourself known to the group at the meeting place. The same route is run each week, although the Yarralumla run is done in the reverse direction once per month.