April will be a month of consolidation. After racing in the Sprint Series and the 70.3 and recovering we have the aim of building volume over the month, which will then be followed with a preparation block prior to the Bintan Triathlon
As always we will endeavour to work on work on skills appropriate to the time of year and level of the athlete.
| Date |
Training |
Time |
Location |
Details |
| Thursday 1st |
Swim |
09:00 - 10:00 |
Queenstown Swim Centre |
AEROBIC DEVELOPMENT
ALL LEVELS
The focus of the Thursday morning swim sessions will be on endurance development. The swim sets will be of higher volume to ensure that there is sufficient overload. With these aerobic development sets it is important that you monitor your exertion levels.
With the small numbers in this group stroke instruction is available. |
| Swim |
19:30 - 20:30 |
Buona Vista Swimming Pool |
STOKE DEVELOPMENT
BEGINNERS ONLY
The focus of the Thursday swim sessions will be on stroke development. The swim sets will focus on the basics of swimming and basic swim fitness |
| Run |
19:30 – 21:00 |
Botanic Gardens |
STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT
ALL LEVELS
The focus of this evening’s run is on developing specific strength for running. Taking in the inclines around the Botanic Gardens the aim is to run at a controlled intensity. The incline automatically makes it harder to run; you should aim to adjust your effort to maintain the same intensity on the hills. We will also do some running specific conditioning exercises. |
| Friday 2nd |
NO TRAINING DAY OFF |
| Saturday 3rd |
Bike |
07:00 - 09:00 |
NUS Bukit Timah Track (SPE) |
HILL REPS
South Buona Vista
BEGINNERS TO INTERMEDIATE LEVELS
Strength development work will be the key focus of the Saturday rides. Seated and standing overgearing will allow athletes to develop cycling specific strength. However, don’t forget to focus on technique such as holding you body still when climbing and ensuring that you are pedaling in circles rather than simply pushing on the pedals.
Those new to cycling should join this session. |
| Bike |
06:30 - 10:00 |
Bus stop west bound on Holland Road just past Queensway |
ROUND THE ISLAND
ADVANCED RIDERS ONLY
This ride takes in a 120km route around the island at an average pace of 35kmh. This ride is not coach supported so you must be prepared to look after yourself. Please ensure that you bring spare tubes and adequate food for the ride. |
| Swim / Run Brick |
16:00 - 18:00 |
Sentosa, Tanjong Beach |
OPEN WATER SWIM + RUN BRICK
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED LEVELS
The emphasis of the open water swims this is on developing your aerobic base and swim specific strength through longer continuous swims. This is a great opportunity to practice open water techniques such as drafting and sighting. RUN SESSION
A transition run of around 5km. Keep the pace of this run steady and focus on making it as technically perfect as possible. Make sure that you bring plenty of fluids as Sentosa can be hot in the afternoons.
|
| Sunday 4th |
Bike |
07:30 - 10:30 |
Meet at Macritchie Reservoir car park |
TIME TRIAL
ALL LEVELS
An opportunity to set a mark on the Kranji time trial course or improve on your previous outing
|
| Monday 5th |
Swim |
19:00 – 20:00 |
Farrer Park Swimming Complex |
AEROBIC + STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED
The Monday swimming session will focus on developing swim specific strength. This will mean longer repetitions with a reduced recovery using pull buoy and, for some, paddles. In addition to the endurance work the advanced group focus on increasing the distance swum within the session. If you have your own pull buoy and paddles please bring them along. |
| Swim |
20:00 – 21:00 |
Farrer Park Swimming Complex |
TECHNIQUE
BEGINNERS TO INTERMEDIATE
For beginner and intermediate swimmers, the biggest performance gain will come through developing an economical and efficient swim stroke. We will focus on stroke technique as well as building your confidence in your swimming abilities |
| Tuesday 6th |
Run |
09:00 - 10:30 |
Botanic Gardens |
STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT
ALL LEVELS
The focus of the Tuesday morning run is on developing specific strength for running. Taking in the inclines around the Botanic Gardens the aim is to run at a controlled intensity. The incline automatically makes it harder to run; you should aim to adjust your effort to maintain the same intensity on the hills. We will also do some running specific conditioning exercises. |
| Run |
19:30 - 21:00 |
NUS Bukit Timah Track (SPE) |
TRACK SESSION - TECHNIQUE/PACE DEVELOPMENT
ALL LEVELS
This session will focus on developing a sense of pace as well as working on an economical and efficient running technique. We will work on different running drills during the warmup and the distances run the main set will vary and progress building fitness and confidence. |
| Wednesday 7th |
Bike |
06:00 - 07:00 |
Meet at 7/11 convenience store on Telok Blangah at bottom of Mount Faber |
HIGH INTENSITY WORK
INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED
The focus of this session will be strength development working on overgearing at Mount Faber |
| Swim |
19:30 - 20:30 |
Buona Vista Swimming Pool |
TECHNIQUE + AEROBIC DEVELOPMENT
INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED
The focus of this session will be developing a sense of pace. You will swim at, above and below (1500m) race pace to get a sense of the effort involved. This will also develop your aerobic capabilities and focus on your stroke. |
| Thursday 8th |
Swim |
09:00 - 10:00 |
Queenstown Swim Centre |
AEROBIC DEVELOPMENT
ALL LEVELS
The focus of the Thursday morning swim sessions will be on endurance development. The swim sets will be of higher volume to ensure that there is sufficient overload. With these aerobic development sets it is important that you monitor your exertion levels.
With the small numbers in this group stroke instruction is available. |
| Swim |
19:30 - 20:30 |
Buona Vista Swimming Pool |
STOKE DEVELOPMENT
BEGINNERS ONLY
The focus of the Thursday swim sessions will be on stroke development. The swim sets will focus on the basics of swimming and basic swim fitness |
| Run |
19:30 - 21:00 |
Botanic Gardens |
STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT
ALL LEVELS
The focus of this evening’s run is on developing specific strength for running. Taking in the inclines around the Botanic Gardens the aim is to run at a controlled intensity. The incline automatically makes it harder to run; you should aim to adjust your effort to maintain the same intensity on the hills. We will also do some running specific conditioning exercises. |
| Friday 9th |
NO TRAINING DAY OFF |
| Saturday 10th |
Bike |
07:00 - 09:00 |
NUS Bukit Timah Track (SPE) |
HILL REPS
MOUNT FABER
BEGINNERS TO INTERMEDIATE LEVELS
Strength development work will be the key focus of the Saturday rides. Seated and standing overgearing will allow athletes to develop cycling specific strength. However, don’t forget to focus on technique such as holding you body still when climbing and ensuring that you are pedaling in circles rather than simply pushing on the pedals.
Those new to cycling should join this session. |
| Bike |
06:30 - 10:30 |
Holland Road @ Farrar Road (bus stop) |
ROUND THE ISLAND
ADVANCED RIDERS ONLY
This ride takes in a route around the island at an average pace of 35 kmh. This ride is not coach supported so you must be prepared to look after yourself. |
| Swim / Run Brick |
16:00 - 18:00 |
Sentosa, Tanjong Beach |
OPEN WATER SWIM + RUN BRICK
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED LEVELS
The emphasis of the open water swims this is on developing your aerobic base and swim specific strength through longer continuous swims. This is a great opportunity to practice open water techniques such as drafting and sighting.
RUN SESSION
A transition run of around 5km. Keep the pace of this run steady and focus on making it as technically perfect as possible. Make sure that you bring plenty of fluids as Sentosa can be hot in the afternoons. |
Sunday 11th |
Bike |
07:30 - 10:30 |
Meet at Macritchie Reservoir car park |
BRICK SESSION
ALL LEVELS
A chance to bike on a short but challenging course and then run off afterwards. The format will be [bike/run/bike/run] x 2
Bring your running shoes and extra water as there are no drinking fountains at the reservoir |
| Monday 12th |
Swim |
19:00 – 20:00 |
Farrer Park Swimming Complex |
AEROBIC + STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED
The Monday swimming session will focus on developing swim specific strength. This will mean longer repetitions with a reduced recovery using pull buoy and, for some, paddles. In addition to the endurance work the advanced group focus on increasing the distance swum within the session. If you have your own pull buoy and paddles please bring them along. |
| Swim |
20:00 – 21:00 |
Farrer Park Swimming Complex |
TECHNIQUE
BEGINNERS TO INTERMEDIATE
For beginner and intermediate swimmers, the biggest performance gain will come through developing an economical and efficient swim stroke. We will focus on stroke technique as well as building your confidence in your swimming abilities |
| Tuesday 13th |
Run |
09:00 - 10:30 |
Botanic Gardens |
STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT
ALL LEVELS
The focus of this evening’s run is on developing specific strength for running. Taking in the inclines around the Botanic Gardens the aim is to run at a controlled intensity. The incline automatically makes it harder to run; you should aim to adjust your effort to maintain the same intensity on the hills. We will also do some running specific conditioning exercises. |
| Run |
19:30 - 21:00 |
NUS Bukit Timah Track (SPE) |
TRACK SESSION - TECHNIQUE/PACE DEVELOPMENT
ALL LEVELS
This session will focus on developing a sense of pace as well as working on an economical and efficient running technique. We will work on different running drills during the warmup and the distances run the main set will vary and progress building fitness and confidence. |
| Wednesday 14th |
Bike |
06:00 - 07:00 |
Meet at 1 Raffles Quay (corner of Raffles Quay / Marina Boulevard) |
HIGH INTENSITY WORK
INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED
The focus of this session will be on developing speed power and high cadence
|
| Swim |
19:30 - 20:30 |
Buona Vista Swimming Pool |
TECHNIQUE + AEROBIC DEVELOPMENT
INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED
The focus of this session will be developing a sense of pace. You will swim at, above and below (1500m) race pace to get a sense of the effort involved. This will also develop your aerobic capabilities and focus on your stroke. |
| Thursday 15th |
Swim |
09:00 - 10:00 |
Queenstown Swim Centre |
AEROBIC DEVELOPMENT
ALL LEVELS
The focus of the Thursday morning swim sessions will be on endurance development. The swim sets will be of higher volume to ensure that there is sufficient overload. With these aerobic development sets it is important that you monitor your exertion levels.
With the small numbers in this group stroke instruction is available. |
| Swim |
19:30 - 20:30 |
Buona Vista Swimming Pool |
STOKE DEVELOPMENT
BEGINNERs ONLY
The focus of the Thursday swim sessions will be on stroke development. The swim sets will focus on the basics of swimming and basic swim fitness |
| Run |
19:30 - 21:00 |
Botanic Gardens |
STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT
ALL LEVELS
The focus of this evening’s run is on developing specific strength for running. Taking in the inclines around the Botanic Gardens the aim is to run at a controlled intensity. The incline automatically makes it harder to run; you should aim to adjust your effort to maintain the same intensity on the hills. We will also do some running specific conditioning exercises. |
| Friday 16th |
NO TRAINING DAY OFF |
| Saturday 17th |
Bike/Run |
07:00 - 09:00 |
NUS Bukit Timah Track (SPE) |
HILL REPS
Rifle Range Road Brick
BEGINNERS TO INTERMEDIATE LEVELS
Strength development work will be the key focus of the Saturday rides. Seated and standing overgearing will allow athletes to develop cycling specific strength. However, don’t forget to focus on technique such as holding you body still when climbing and ensuring that you are pedaling in circles rather than simply pushing on the pedals.
Those new to cycling should join this session.
Note that we will be running off after this ride. Please bring a bike lock, extra fluid, running shoes and 2x20c for a locker |
| Bike |
06:30 - 10:00 |
Holland Road @ Farrar Road (bus stop) |
ROUND THE ISLAND
ADVANCED RIDERS ONLY
This ride takes in a route around the island at an average pace of ???kmh. This ride is not coach supported and they other riders will show you no mercy so you must be prepared to look after yourself. |
| Swim / Run Brick |
16:00 - 18:00 |
Sentosa, Tanjong Beach |
OPEN WATER SWIM + RUN BRICK
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED LEVELS
The emphasis of the open water swims this is on developing your aerobic base and swim specific strength through longer continuous swims. This is a great opportunity to practice open water techniques such as drafting and sighting.
RUN SESSION
A transition run of around 5km. Keep the pace of this run steady and focus on making it as technically perfect as possible. Make sure that you bring plenty of fluids as Sentosa can be hot in the afternoons.
|
| Sunday 18th |
Bike |
07:30 – 10:30 |
Meet at Macritchie Reservoir car park |
CHANGI LOOPS
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED LEVELS
A steady ride around the Changi Loop ending at the Singapore 70.3 transition area giving us a chance to support those members taking part. |
| Monday 19th |
Swim |
19:00 – 20:00 |
Farrer Park Swimming Complex |
AEROBIC + STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED
The Monday swimming session will focus on developing swim specific strength. This will mean longer repetitions with a reduced recovery using pull buoy and, for some, paddles. In addition to the endurance work the advanced group focus on increasing the distance swum within the session. If you have your own pull buoy and paddles please bring them along. |
| Swim |
20:00 – 21:00 |
Farrer Park Swimming Complex |
TECHNIQUE
BEGINNERS TO INTERMEDIATE
For beginner and intermediate swimmers, the biggest performance gain will come through developing an economical and efficient swim stroke. We will focus on stroke technique as well as building your confidence in your swimming abilities |
| Tuesday 20th |
Run |
09:00 - 10:30 |
Botanic Gardens |
STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT
ALL LEVELS
The focus of this evening’s run is on developing specific strength for running. Taking in the inclines around the Botanic Gardens the aim is to run at a controlled intensity. The incline automatically makes it harder to run; you should aim to adjust your effort to maintain the same intensity on the hills. We will also do some running specific conditioning exercises. |
| Run |
19:30 - 21:00 |
NUS Bukit Timah Track (SPE) |
TRACK SESSION - TECHNIQUE/PACE DEVELOPMENT
ALL LEVELS
This session will focus on developing a sense of pace as well as working on an economical and efficient running technique. We will work on different running drills during the warmup and the distances run the main set will vary and progress building fitness and confidence. |
Wednesday 21st |
Bike |
06:00 - 07:00 |
Meet at 7/11 convenience store on Telok Blangah at bottom of Mount Faber |
HIGH INTENSITY WORK
INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED
The focus of this session will be on developing strength and power |
| Swim |
19:30 - 20:30 |
Buona Vista Swimming Pool |
TECHNIQUE + AEROBIC DEVELOPMENT
INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED
The focus of this session will be developing a sense of pace. You will swim at, above and below (1500m) race pace to get a sense of the effort involved. This will also develop your aerobic capabilities and focus on your stroke. |
| Thursday 22nd |
Swim |
09:00 - 10:00 |
Queenstown Swim Centre |
AEROBIC DEVELOPMENT
ALL LEVELS
The focus of the Thursday morning swim sessions will be on endurance development. The swim sets will be of higher volume to ensure that there is sufficient overload. With these aerobic development sets it is important that you monitor your exertion levels.
With the small numbers in this group stroke instruction is available. |
| Swim |
19:30 - 20:30 |
Buona Vista Swimming Pool |
STOKE DEVELOPMENT
BEGINNERs ONLY
The focus of the Thursday swim sessions will be on stroke development. The swim sets will focus on the basics of swimming and basic swim fitness |
| Run |
19:30 – 21:00 |
Botanic Gardens |
STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT
ALL LEVELS
The focus of this evening’s run is on developing specific strength for running. Taking in the inclines around the Botanic Gardens the aim is to run at a controlled intensity. The incline automatically makes it harder to run; you should aim to adjust your effort to maintain the same intensity on the hills. We will also do some running specific conditioning exercises. |
| Friday 23th |
NO TRAINING DAY OFF |
| Saturday 24th |
Bike |
07:00 - 09:00 |
NUS Bukit Timah Track (SPE) |
HILL REPS
Rifle Range Road
BEGINNERS TO INTERMEDIATE LEVELS
Strength development work will be the key focus of the Saturday rides. Seated and standing overgearing will allow athletes to develop cycling specific strength. However, don’t forget to focus on technique such as holding you body still when climbing and ensuring that you are pedaling in circles rather than simply pushing on the pedals. |
| Bike |
06:30 - 10:00 |
Holland Road @ Farrar Road (bus stop) |
ROUND THE ISLAND
ADVANCED RIDERS ONLY
This ride takes in a route around the island at an average pace of ???kmh. This ride is not coach supported and they other riders will show you no mercy so you must be prepared to look after yourself. |
| Swim / Run Brick |
16:00 - 18:00 |
Sentosa, Tanjong Beach |
OPEN WATER SWIM + RUN BRICK
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED LEVELS
The emphasis of the open water swims this is on developing your aerobic base and swim specific strength through longer continuous swims. This is a great opportunity to practice open water techniques such as drafting and sighting.
RUN SESSION
A transition run of around 5km. Keep the pace of this run steady and focus on making it as technically perfect as possible. Make sure that you bring plenty of fluids as Sentosa can be hot in the afternoons.
|
| Sunday 25th |
Bike |
07:30 - 10:30 |
Meet at Macritchie Reservoir car park |
KRANJI LOOP + INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED LEVELS
A steady warmup ride to the Lim Chu Kang runway then a 2 lap time followed by a steady ride home to cooldown.
RUN SESSION
This will be a steady aerobic ride but athletes should be able to maintain a pace of 30kph and ride for 2hrs 30 with minimal stops. Also ideal for those looking for a recovery ride. |
| Monday 26th |
Swim |
19:00 – 20:00 |
Farrer Park Swimming Complex |
AEROBIC + STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED
The Monday swimming session will focus on developing swim specific strength. This will mean longer repetitions with a reduced recovery using pull buoy and, for some, paddles. In addition to the endurance work the advanced group focus on increasing the distance swum within the session. If you have your own pull buoy and paddles please bring them along. |
| Swim |
20:00 – 21:00 |
Farrer Park Swimming Complex |
TECHNIQUE
BEGINNERS TO INTERMEDIATE
For beginner and intermediate swimmers, the biggest performance gain will come through developing an economical and efficient swim stroke. We will focus on stroke technique as well as building your confidence in your swimming abilities |
| Tuesday 27th |
Run |
09:00 - 10:30 |
Botanic Gardens |
STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT
ALL LEVELS
The focus of the Tuesday morning run is on developing specific strength for running. Taking in the inclines around the Botanic Gardens the aim is to run at a controlled intensity. The incline automatically makes it harder to run; you should aim to adjust your effort to maintain the same intensity on the hills. We will also do some running specific conditioning exercises. |
| Run |
19:30 - 21:00 |
NUS Bukit Timah Track (SPE) |
TRACK SESSION - TECHNIQUE/PACE DEVELOPMENT
ALL LEVELS
This session will focus on developing a sense of pace as well as working on an economical and efficient running technique. We will work on different running drills during the warmup and the distances run the main set will vary and progress building fitness and confidence. |
| Wednesday 28th |
Swim |
19:30 - 20:30 |
Buona Vista Swimming Pool |
TECHNIQUE + AEROBIC DEVELOPMENT
INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED
The focus of this session will be developing a sense of pace. You will swim at, above and below (1500m) race pace to get a sense of the effort involved. This will also develop your aerobic capabilities and focus on your stroke. |
| Thursday 29th |
Swim |
09:00 - 10:00 |
Queenstown Swim Centre |
AEROBIC DEVELOPMENT
ALL LEVELS
The focus of the Thursday morning swim sessions will be on endurance development. The swim sets will be of higher volume to ensure that there is sufficient overload. With these aerobic development sets it is important that you monitor your exertion levels.
With the small numbers in this group stroke instruction is available. |
| Swim |
19:30 - 20:30 |
Buona Vista Swimming Pool |
STOKE DEVELOPMENT
BEGINNERs ONLY
The focus of the Thursday swim sessions will be on stroke development. The swim sets will focus on the basics of swimming and basic swim fitness |
| Run |
19:30 – 21:00 |
Botanic Gardens |
STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT
ALL LEVELS
The focus of this evening’s run is on developing specific strength for running. Taking in the inclines around the Botanic Gardens the aim is to run at a controlled intensity. The incline automatically makes it harder to run; you should aim to adjust your effort to maintain the same intensity on the hills. We will also do some running specific conditioning exercises. |
| Friday 30th |
NO TRAINING
DAY OFF |