Training Squad 2024
The Best thing about Training Squad is the People!
Together, one squad
The Change Fitness Training Squad is your place to connect with like minded people, to learn, share and have fun as you train towards your event goals.
Training Squad provides so many awesome opportunities throughout the year for Triathletes, Runners and Cyclists of all levels who want to be part of a team environment.
EVENTS CALENDAR
Here are the Events we will be attending as a squad:
- 20 Jan Tauranga Multisport Festival
- 28 Jan Banana Boat Ocean Swim Wellington
- 4 Feb Barefoot 100 Wellington
- 18 Feb Round the Bays 10k, 21k Wellington
- 25 Feb Kapiti Women’s Triathlon & Duathlon
- 2 Mar Ironman NZ / 70.3 Taupo
- 23 Mar Change Fitness 50k Ride Martinborough
- 24 Mar Change Fitness 10k Run Lower Hutt
- 18 May Hawkes Bay 10k, 21k, Marathon
- 23 Jun Wellington 10k, 21k, Marathon
- 3 Aug Taupo 10k, 21k, Marathon
- 25 Aug ITU Mulitsport World Champs Townsville, Aus
- 2 Nov IronMaori Quarter, Half Napier
- Nov Kapiti 5k, 10k, 21k Run
- Nov Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge
- 14 Dec Ironman 70.3 World Champs Taupo
TRIATHLETE MEMBERSHIP
Our popular Triathlete membership for Wellington based triathletes of all levels and includes a range or group training opportunities.
This membership includes Supported Sunday Triathlon, Ride only and Run only sessions 8.00am start.
Weekly Run Group Sessions 6.30-7.30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays in Lower Hutt.
Virtual Ride Sessions streamed on FB live and Zwift 6.00-6.45am Tuesdays and Thursdays (these are done in 4-week blocks)
Regular Group FTP testing on Zwift.
Group Ocean Swim meets every Friday 6.00pm in Lower Hutt, Jan-Mar and Oct-Dec.
Quarterly in-person Group Run Technique Sessions.
Quarterly “Event Preparation” Virtual Seminars
Off season Pool Swim Squad, Apr-Sep Friday night 6.00-700pm at Huia Pool, Lower Hutt. *additional cost + pool entry.
So many epic opportunities for you!
New to Triathlon, If you are a new triathlete we will be putting on a beginners bike session to teach you safety and getting to know your bike.
We will also help you build your confidence in the open water.
Supported sessions
Here are the dates for supported sessions which are on a Sunday starting at 8.00am in the Hutt Valley / Wellington Area.
Supported triathlon sessions:
- Jan 14
- Feb 11
- Mar 17
- Apr 28
- Oct 6, 13, 20
- Dec 1, 8 , 22
Supported ride only sessions:
- Jan 28
- Apr 7
- May 5
- Jun 9, 30
- Jul 14, 28
- Sep 8, 22
- Nov 10
Supported run only sessions:
- Jan 7
- Mar 10
- Apr 21
- May 26
- Jun 16
- Jul 7, 21
- Aug 11
- Sep 15, 29
Kids Run FREE, as part of your Triathlon Membership you can bring your own children aged 16 and under to Run Group sessions on Monday and Wednesday for FREE. We want to encourage families to exercise together. They will be your responsibility at the group sessions.
RUNNER MEMBERSHIP
Our Runner membership for Wellington based runners of all levels and includes a range or group training opportunities.
This membership includes Supported Sunday Run only sessions 8.00am start.
Weekly Run Group Sessions 6.30-7.30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays in Lower Hutt.
Quarterly in-person Group Run Technique Sessions.
Quarterly “Event Preparation” Virtual Seminars.
So many epic opportunities for you!
Supported sessions
Here are the dates for supported run sessions which are on a Sunday starting at 8.00am in the Hutt Valley / Wellington Area.
Supported triathlon sessions: which you will get to do the run course.
- Jan 14
- Feb 11
- Mar 17
- Apr 28
- Oct 6, 13, 20
- Dec 1, 8 , 22
Supported run only sessions:
- Jan 7
- Mar 10
- Apr 21
- May 26
- Jun 16
- Jul 7, 21
- Aug 11
- Sep 15, 29
Kids Run FREE, as part of your Runner Membership you can bring your own children aged 16 and under to Run Group sessions on Monday and Wednesday for FREE. We want to encourage families to exercise together. They will be your responsibility at the group sessions.
RIDER MEMBERSHIP
Our Rider membership is for Wellington based riders of all levels and includes a range or group training opportunities.
This membership includes Supported Sunday Ride only sessions 8.00am start.
Virtual Ride Sessions streamed on FB live and Zwift 6.00-6.45am Tuesdays and Thursdays (these are done in 4-week blocks)
Regular Group FTP testing on Zwift.
Quarterly “Event Preparation” Virtual Seminars.
So many epic opportunities for you!
New to Road Riding, If you are a new rider we will be putting on a beginners bike session to teach you safety and getting to know your bike.
Supported sessions
Here are the dates for supported ride sessions which are on a Sunday starting at 8.00am in the Hutt Valley / Wellington Area.
Supported triathlon sessions: which you will get to do the ride course.
- Jan 14
- Feb 11
- Mar 17
- Apr 28
- Oct 6, 13, 20
- Dec 1, 8 , 22
Supported ride only sessions:
- Jan 28
- Apr 7
- May 5
- Jun 9, 30
- Jul 14, 28
- Sep 8, 22
- Nov 10
SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW
To become a Training Squad Member for 2024 simply hit the “APPLY” button below and let us know which membership you would like to sign up for.
Once you apply we will be in touch with more info.
Triathlete
Local Wellington Triathlete- In-person Run Group sessions (Monday & Wednesday 630pm in Lower Hutt)
- 10 x In-person Supported Triathlon sessions over the year (Sunday 8am start)
- 10 x In-person Supported Squad Run sessions over the year (Sunday 8am start)
- 10 x In-person Supported Ride sessions over the year (Sunday 8am start)
- Virtual Group Rides (Tuesday & Thursday 600-645am)
- Virtual Squad FTP testing throughout the year
- Group Ocean Swim Meet-ups Jan-Mar & Oct-Dec (Friday 6pm)
- Quarterly In-person Group Run Technique sessions
- Quarterly Virtual "Event Preparation" Seminars
- Off-season Pool Swim Squad April-September (Friday 6-7pm) +$10 week (limited to first 15)
- Kids Run FREE
Runner
Local Wellington Runner- Run Group Lower Hutt (Monday & Wednesday 630-730pm)
- 20 x In-person Supported Sunday Squad Runs over the year (Sunday morning)
- Quarterly In-person Group Run Technique sessions
- Quarterly Virtual "Event Preparation" Seminars
- Kids Run FREE
Rider
Local Wellington Rider- Virtual Group Rides (Tuesday & Thursday 600-645am)
- 20 x In-person Group Supported Rides over the year (Sunday morning)
- Virtual Squad FTP testing throughout the year
- Quarterly Virtual"Event Preparation" Seminars
