FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. Do you run in the rain?
A. Yes we run in the rain however must cancel sessions due to a) Severe weather warnings issued by the bureau of meteorology OR Lightening. Sessions will either me re-run at another time (if no other nearby sessions are scheduled for that week) OR runners will be able to make up the session by doing 2 sessions in another week or attending another Myrungroup that week
Q. What does a typical session look like?
A. 10 minute warm-up jog, Drill work for 5 minutes, Main interval set for 40 minutes, TRX Core work and 5 minute cool down. Interval sets are specifically set out over the course of a term and will include sessions like 8*400m efforts with a specific recovery etc.
Q. Can I join MyRungroup part way through a term?
A. Yes of course you can. Just get in touch and we will send you the details, we will pro-rata the cost for the remainder of the Term.
Q. I’ve seen the time standards for entry and I’m not sure if I could do that pace, is Runlab suitable for me?
A. If you’re already running, and or have the potential to run and improve you most likely able to come. But get in touch and have a chat. We can accommodate a wide range or runners but not everyone.
Q. If I live in Sydney/Newcastle, and miss a session on one day due to other commitments, can I make it up by attending another run group that week?
A. Yes definitely, we run the same session across all locations in that week – so you wont miss a thing.
Q. Do most people sign up for a term or attend casually?
A. Most sign up to the term because you will see better results over time and its more cost effective, but we also understand life isn’t always predictable and we have people attend casually when they can.
Q. I am not a bad runner already and wanted to know you can cater for me?
A. Don’t worry, your coaches are some of the better runners in Australia across distances from 5km to Ultra Marathons, we will challenge you within our unique sub group interval formats and adjust recovery and distance to have you running to your potential.
RUNLAB COSTS & BENEFITS
Member benefits
Every Runner entering the Term will receive exclusive member benefits for that term Members benefits
Term structure and Flexibility
Our groups run on a Term to term basis of 10 weeks. Participants enrol prior to a term commencing and attend the class every week over the term – there is also an option to attend the class casually, although many runners do a either double sessions (Like double Myrungroup) in a week or a combination of different groups (like Mytrailgroup and Runstrong). We understand that everyone has a busy schedule, so if you cannot make your usual chosen session in a particular week – simply jump into another group.. For planning however we ask you enter into your preferred group for the first session of the term, but from there you swap as suits.
Standard Groups
Standard groups are groups that take all levels of runners being A, B and C level runners; almost all groups are Standard groups
Super Groups
Super groups are groups that take only A and B level runners. 2+ coaches, therefore allowing a very targeted level of training, usually run these.
Elite Groups
We currently run one weekly Elite group in the Hunter on a Tuesday PM
STANDARDS
Standards for our run groups are essential to ensure that all levels of Runlab runners are training at a pace that will see them improve and also so that runners don’t become injured. Our Runstrong classes whilst not requiring a running standard as such, are intense and if you have not been undertaking regular strength & Conditioning you may find it very challenging at the start. We can modify exercises based on ability but encourage you to speak with us if you are unsure of your ability.
A group Runner (Male Sub 12, Female Sub 12:30) 4:00, 4:10 per km
B group Runner (Male Sub 14, Female Sub 14:30) 4:40, 4:50 per km
C group Runner (Male and Female Sub 16:30) 5:30 per km
ELITE (Male Sub 10, Female Sub 10:30) Note the times above are for a hard 3k effort and runners are not required to run that fast all the time but show potential too.
THE COST
Costs are per term
1* Weekly session = $209.
2* Weekly sessions = $209 + $159 (if they are different types of groups) or
2* Weekly sessions = $209 + 59 (if the sessions are the same type i.e. two Myrungroups a week)
Term Contract options are available either Weekly or Monthly payments
Casual sessions = $35
Young Guns $129 for 1* Weekly session
HOW TO ENTER
This will change will add later
CONTRACT PAYMENT
There are four levels of contract, and each level allows you to pay in 3 monthly payments or 12 weekly repayments, effectively spreading the cost. Contracts are not used for MYTRAILGROUP. The contract levels are
BASE
Base is if you only do 1 session a week. This can be Myrungroup/Mytrailgroup or Runstrong. Base Monthly is if you want to pay the term over 3 Monthly pays. Base Weekly is if you want to split over 12 weekly pays. NOTE: This is slightly more expensive overall then buying the term straight out
PROGRESS
Progress is if you only do 2 same sessions a week. This can be Myrungroup/Mytrailgroup or Runstrong. Progress Monthly is if you want to pay the term over 3 Monthly pays. Progress Weekly is if you want to split over 12 weekly pays. NOTE: This is slightly more expensive overall then buying the term straight out
EXCEL
Excel is if you only do 2 different sessions a week. This can be Myrungroup and Mytrailgroup or Myrungroup and Runstrong for example. Excel Monthly is if you want to pay the term over 3 Monthly pays. Excel Weekly is if you want to split over 12 weekly pays. NOTE: This is slightly more expensive overall then buying the term straight out
SOAR
Soar is if you want unlimited classes of any type. i.e. a Myrungroup session/s , a Trail group session/s, and Runstrong session/s
Casual sessions = $30/$35 for Mytrailgroup.