REGISTER FOR OUR UPCOMING RUN PROGRAMS BELOW

2024 "FIRST OR FASTEST" 5K Program - REGISTER HERE

FOR BEGINNER RUNNERS...

A dedicated, smart and structured run program for you to learn to run safely with experienced and qualified coaches in a supportive environment
A program adjusted for your level of experience and current run capacity
An inclusive group atmosphere where everyone supports each other regardless of experience and current capacity
Access to our Cairns squad sessions for face-to-face coached sessions
Information sessions to help in beginning your running journeyWHAT IS IT?
FOR EXPERIENCED RUNNERS...
A dedicated, smart and structured run program to maximise your run fitness, form and conditioning
A program adjusted for your level of experience and dedicated to assisting you in running a new 5k PB!
An inclusive group atmosphere where everyone supports each other regardless of experience and current capacity
Access to our Cairns squad sessions for face-to-face coached sessions
Information sessions to help in elevating your running
11 week program from Monday July 22 to Saturday October 5 culminating in a 5k squad event to test your progress and celebrate your achievements - $299 upfront OR $29 p/week

2024 "SMURF'S BACKYARD ULTRA" Program - REGISTER HERE

A dedicated, smart and structured Backyard Ultra program catering for your ability, experience and goals
An inclusive group atmosphere where everyone supports each other regardless of experience and ability
Access to our Cairns squad sessions for face-to-face coached sessions, including a focus on trail running and event simulations to prepare you for the demands of the Backyard Ultra
Access to cross-training and other squad sessions including coached swim and bike sessions
Information sessions on event planning, nutrition, gear, logistics and everything you need to succeed all with Coach Josh (aka. Smurf) - ultra running coach and athlete (including 36 yards and the "assist" at Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra in 2022)
Support from other positive runners including all ages, abilities and levels of experience
14 week program from Monday July 22 to Sunday October 27 culminating with SMURF'S BACKYARD ULTRA October 25-27 at Smithfield MTB Park - $399 upfront OR $29 p/week

WHO ARE WE?

Based in Cairns, Far North Queensland, we are endurance sport athletes and coaches providing run and triathlon one-to-one coaching, run and triathlon squad coaching, massage services and performance testing for all levels of athletes. We are also the home of the Cairns 50 Community Running Festival and Smurf's Backyard Ultra.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is simple - to help YOU achieve balance in life with endurance sports. We understand how hard it is to balance endurance sports with family, work and life in general. We can help! Whether through our run and triathlon coaching, our face-to-face squads for Cairns locals, our events or that much needed massage...we are here to help you achieve those big goals while maintaining balance!

We put people first, are passionate about our work, but also strive for high performance.