Run

Run

The run leg gets you to the finish line on the triathlon! You really only need a good pair of running shoes and the open air to get you started. 

RTC can take you from being a beginner runner to running fast and efficiently off the bike in triathlon and across all distances. 


Top Tips to improve your running

To run fast one must first learn to run slow

You can't bank time in a marathon

Respect the run or it will bite you

Recovery is vital

Listen to your body

Interval and speed training

Everyone is welcome to the session. RTC cater for all abilities across a wide variety of events and distances. Our members range from beginners and casual runners to athletes competing in longer-distance events. Whatever your running goals are, we can help you achieve them!!!!

The session focuses on running, typically as a speed or hill session, running form, building running confidence and providing motivation to run whilst developing your run speed. 

Monday night running session at John Oxley Reserve

  • Location: John Oxley Reserve, Cnr Ogg Rd and Dohles Rocks Rd, Murrumba Downs
  • When – Monday 5pm
  • Adults and Juniors 5+
  • Equipment Need: Running shoes, active wear, a water bottle and a towel
  • Fee: per session $5 adults / $4 juniors
  • Coach Phil Hungerford (adults) / Karen Reardon (juniors)

Wednesday night running session at Capestone Lake (Mango Hill)

  • Meeting Point: The playground on Richard Road, Capestone Lake, Mango Hill
  • When – Wednesday evenings, from 6:15 pm ending at 7:30 pm
  • Adults and Juniors 12+
  • Equipment Need: Running shoes, active wear, a water bottle and a towel
  • Fee: $5 per session
  • Coach Jeremy Guard

distance running

A regular long run is available on Sunday mornings, watch the social page to see what’s happening. Its a 1:30 out and back run meeting at Suttons Beach 6:30am. Other long runs 10km to 35km distances (road and trail) are arranged between members within the club. Keep an eye on the RTC Social page for weekly details.