Training
FIT ACT has weekly coached and uncoached training sessions in running, cycling, swimming and water running.
We also run a number of different training programs throughout the year that cater to different skill levels and disciplines.
The table below summarises our regular weekly schedule – click on each individual discipline for more detailed information.
| AM | PM | |
| Monday |
Water Running 6am, Civic Pool (⚠️ session unavailable during civic pool closure 26 aug – 25 Oct) |
Swimming 7.30pm, Canberra Girls’ Grammar School pool
Water Running 7.30pm, Canberra Girls’ Grammar School pool |
| Tuesday | Running, 6.30am, Lennox Gardens, Yarralumla | |
| Wednesday | Cycling, 6am, Treasury Carpark (Seasonal)* | |
| Thursday | Running 6.30am, various
Swimming 8am, Civic Pool (⚠️ session unavailable during civic pool closure 26 aug – 25 Oct) |
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| Friday | Cycling, 6am, Treasury Carpark (Seasonal)*
Cycling, 9am, Various locations |
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| Saturday | Running, 7.30am, Various locations |
Swimming, 3pm, Stromlo Leisure Centre Water running 3pm, Stromlo Leisure Centre (25 Aug – 26 Oct only) |
| Sunday | Cycling, Various times, Various locations |
*check training calendar
Training Calendar
Week of Events
Swim training
Swim training
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. [...]
Water running
Water running
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 [...]
Run training – Intervals
Run training – Intervals
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 [...]
Uncoached ride
Uncoached ride
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 [...]
Uncoached run – Hackett
Uncoached run – Hackett
Thursday runs are open to runners and walkers of all paces. There’s usually a smaller group at Hackett. If you’re new to FIT, make yourself known to the group at [...]
Uncoached run – Yarralumla
Uncoached run – Yarralumla
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 [...]
Uncoached ride
Uncoached ride
Uncoached rides starting from Treasury carpark. 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 Fri Heyson [...]
Friday later ride – Weston
Friday later ride – Weston
Meet: Weston Creek Tennis Centre Dillion Close Weston (off Namatjira Drive) Longer group ride (40-60 km, ~20 km/h)
Saturday run – Deakin to Weston Park (up to 9.5 km path) or Red Hill base (up to 11.2 km trail)
Saturday run – Deakin to Weston Park (up to 9.5 km path) or Red Hill base (up to 11.2 km trail)
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 [...]
Water running – during civic pool closure
Water running – during civic pool closure
Water running - Stromlo forest park pool Water running is tougher than you might think – but because your whole body is supported, it’s great for general recovery after other [...]
Swim training
Sunday ride – Majura Parkway
Sunday ride – Majura Parkway
Meet: Car park rear of Tulips Café (Beltana Road, Piallago). Route: Majura Parkway (30-39km). For a shorter ride, turn around at Federal Hwy. For a longer ride, continue on Mulligans Flat Rd [...]