Q3
Welcome to Quarter 3
We're now officially into our Quarter 3 block, and for many athletes this is where the work starts to become more specific.
A few things to expect:
• Running volume begins to increase.
• Trail runs become a regular feature of many programs.
• Athletes targeting early season long-course races are now entering their preparation phase.
• Short-course athletes continue building a deep aerobic base before sharpening later in the year.
If you haven't finalised your race schedule yet, let's have a chat so we can build a plan that gives you the best chance of success.
Also - you will note that this newsletter is back to the blog format and is available on the website. Hopefully this helps those that might get their emails sent to spam through their servers at work.
Race Results
There was no racing on the calendar this weekend, but a big shoutout to Paul Humphreys, who I missed in last week's update.
Devil's Cardigan Gravel Race (50km)
• Paul Humphreys – 3:13
Well done Paul. Great effort over a challenging course.
Season Review Webinar
A reminder that our 2026 Season Review Webinar is on Tuesday evening, 30th June at 6:15pm.
We'll look back at the year that was, review some of the highlights, discuss the improvements we've made to the coaching program, and give you a clear picture of what's coming over the next 12 months. There will also be time for questions at the end.
I hope you can join us, but if you can’t then I will make it available as a recording to watch later.
Team HPT's Zoom Meeting
Time: Jun 30, 2026 06:15 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting chat link
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Meeting ID: 481 767 5431
Passcode: E3HWSB
HPT5 This Thursday Night
This Thursday is our first HPT5 event , a 5km benchmark run conducted under race conditions.
Thursday Track Session
6:00pm
Barden Ridge Athletics Track
If you're unable to attend but have a 5km scheduled in your TrainingPeaks program, I'll also be keeping an eye on any solo times you set this week.
Good luck to everyone chasing a new PB.
Swim Squad Location and Time Change From July 20
Please note that from 20 July, HPT swim squad sessions will temporarily move to Caringbah Leisure Centre for approximately 6 weeks while Sutherland Pool undergoes maintenance and upgrades to the outdoor pools.
During this period, swim squad will run from:
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Sutherland to Surf
The Sutherland to Surf is always one of our favourite local events.
I already have a number of athletes put their races in TrainingPeaks, but every year plenty of you also decide to jump in at the last minute.
As always, we'll meet before the race on the corner near Wanderer's Leather Goods (next to the doctors).
At the end of the race, we'll be up on Wanda Hill cheering everyone home before the final run into the finish chute at Greenhills Car Park.
It's always a fantastic team morning, so if you're racing or supporting, come and say hi. Lookout for the HPT teardrop banner!
Thanks to TRC
A big thanks to the team at The Running Company The Shire for hosting our VIP night last Tuesday. It was great to catch up with everyone, grab a pair of runners and sample some product from Maurten.
Race Schedule
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