Operation NightHawk 2014: Register For Limited Training Packages

Now in its 7th year, Singapore's largest night marathon - Sundown Marathon looks set to redefine the art of night running in 2014. You can look forward to another trailblazing running festival and yet another exciting night running event.

Team FatBird is happy to accept registrations of limited remaining slots of Operation NightHawk 2014 program to help you race the night to meet and even surpass your Sundown marathon experience.

REGISTER HERE!

OPERATION NIGHTHAWK - Comprehensive Marathon Training Package prices from $130-$150 comprising of these high-value benefits:
1. 12-week Team FatBird (www.teamfatbird.com) Flight-Zones™ Night Marathon Training Program.
      • Heart-Rate & Pace Training sessions.
      • Weekday tempo and Weekend long runs with the group
      • Workout sessions focus on building strength and endurance 
        for the HM and FM distances, with a good mix of tempos, 
        hills, repeats, trails, coupled with weekend LSD and pace runs.
      • Experienced Marathoners and Pacers leading and guiding the 
        runs
      • Information and tips on Managing & Preventing Running       
        Injuries, Running Performance, Sports Nutrition.
      • Isotonic Drinks/Refreshments after long runs.
2. A New Balance "OPERATION NIGHTHAWK" TRAINING tee FOC
3. A New Balance "OPERATION NIGHTHAWK" RACE DAY singlet/vest FOC to trainees who meet attendance criteria (50% weekend sessions).
4. A one-time 50% kit-up discount of New Balance apparel, shoes, products.
5. Special discounts on sponsors' products like nutrition, hydration systems, foam rollers
6. Race Night Hospitality Meet-Up for Ops NightHawk participants
7. eCertificates/Awards of completion/achievement.

Training will begin on 9 March 2014 for successful applicants.
Click HERE for Training Dates/Schedules for your planning purposes.

Click HERE for Frequently Asked Questions.

REGISTER for limited slots HERE!

Please email to training@teamfatbird.com for any clarifications or queries.

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PS:  NightHawk Training Program 2014 will not come packaged with Sundown race slots.  Please register for your Sundown race slots at Special Group Rates for Team FatBird members HERE.

About Team FatBird:

Team FatBird is a congregation of highly passionate runners who are experienced in distance running from 10km to full marathons. Empowered with the necessary experience and expertise, the team excels in the areas of organising and leading group runs, providing marathon training and pacing services. For more information about Team FatBird, its running and training activities, please visit www.teamfatbird.com and Team FatBird facebook.

Ops Falcon Week #10: The Hills Finale

In the final hills session of the Ops Falcon program, we visited the 4th of the famous hills workout areas of the Western region - Kent Ridge Park.  The turnout was reasonably good, with some of the Japan Marathon-bound participants coming in for their final speed & strength tune-up.

With a strong base built up after 9 weeks of progressive marathon training, all of The Falcons tackled the 3 km run up to Kent Ridge Hills with relatively ease but strong fervor, anticipating what would be in store for the evening's workout menu.

All were not disappointed when presented with the serene start point by a lake for the hills repeats.  In groups, they were flagged off to traverse the 400m up and 600m downhill run at average tempo pace.  

With their hard-earned knowledge of tackling hills, the Falcons meandered up slope steadily but working hard on the cardiovascular system and leg cadence; and then recovering gingerly on the down slope with repeated 'winds' of energy to drive upwards on the next repeat.

It took all of 30-40min of rigorous hills running to get the heart and blood pumping healthily hard.  The trainers were strategically positioned (50-100m from the top of each hill repeat) to help the trainees sustain the workout intensity while maintaining suitably good running form.  

It was a real joy to see the Falcons work hard on each of the uphill climb with such perseverance and 'never give up' attitude till they reach the top of the knoll, before easing off into recovery with heaving and sucking in for rapid recovery.

When the whole routine was over, there were lots of excited chatting in the still of the night, breaking the quietness with enthusiastic sharing of the challenging slopes and how happy we were to have completed yet another milestone in our Falcon journey.  As usual, we had the 'victory' pic with a show of number of laps conquered on our hands.

The returning journey of 3km provided a good time to recollect our thoughts on the evening's workout as well as lessons learnt.  As we head on to tapering mode for the race in 2 weeks time, we felt strong as ever, with regular reminders from the trainers for proper rest and recovery continuing to ring in our heads as our bodies adapt and strengthen from the rigors of the weeks of buildup.

The Falcons Conquered Yet Another Hill!  What A Thrill!

OPERATION NIGHTHAWK 2014 - REGISTRATION OPENS!

Now in its 7th year, Singapore's largest night marathon - Sundown Marathon  looks set to redefine the art of night running in 2014. You can look forward to another trailblazing running festival and yet another exciting night running event.

Team FatBird is happy to launch Operation NightHawk 2014 - our tried and tested structured night training program to help you Conquer The Night & Beat The Sunrise!

The moment you have been waiting for.
Operation NightHawk 2014
Opens For Registration!

REGISTER HERE!

Operation NightHawk delivers great value with structured training sessions, enhanced equipping discounts to provide you the ultimate night marathon training experience.

OPERATION NIGHTHAWK - Comprehensive Marathon Training Package price inclusive of:
1. 12-week Team FatBird (www.teamfatbird.com) Flight-Zones™ Night Marathon Training Program.
      • Heart-Rate & Pace Training sessions.
      • Weekday tempo and Weekend long runs with the group
      • Workout sessions focus on building strength and endurance 
        for the HM and FM distances, with a good mix of tempos, 
        hills, repeats, trails, coupled with weekend LSD and pace runs.
      • Experienced Marathoners and Pacers leading and guiding the 
        runs
      • Information and tips on Managing & Preventing Running       
        Injuries, Running Performance, Sports Nutrition.
      • Isotonic Drinks/Refreshments after long runs.
2. A New Balance "OPERATION NIGHTHAWK" TRAINING tee FOC
3. A New Balance "OPERATION NIGHTHAWK" RACE DAY singlet/vest FOC to trainees who meet attendance criteria (50% weekend sessions).
4. A one-time 50% kit-up discount of New Balance apparel, shoes, products.
5. Special discounts on sponsors' products like nutrition, hydration systems, foam rollers
6. Race Night Hospitality Meet-Up for Ops NightHawk participants
7. eCertificates/Awards of completion/achievement.

Training will begin on 9 March 2014 for successful applicants.
Click HERE for Training Dates/Schedules for your planning purposes.
** Training mainly start/end from East Coast Parkway, MacRitchie Reservoir Amenities Centre & SAFRA Mt. Faber

Click HERE for Frequently Asked Questions.

REGISTER for limited slots HERE!

Please email to training@teamfatbird.com for any clarifications or queries.

PS:  NightHawk Training Program 2014 will not come packaged with Sundown race slots.  Please register for your Sundown race slots at Special Group Rates for Team FatBird members HERE.

About Team FatBird:

Team FatBird is a congregation of highly passionate runners who are experienced in distance running from 10km to full marathons. Empowered with the necessary experience and expertise, the team excels in the areas of organising and leading group runs, providing marathon training and pacing services. For more information about Team FatBird, its running and training activities, please visit www.teamfatbird.com and Team FatBird facebook.