Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 104, March 2018 | Page 35

Bigger and Better in 2018 The #9to5 Challenge is soaring to new heights in 2018 thanks to a new partnership with Planet Fitness. T he #9to5 Challenge is the first fully supported beginner and intermediate running programme that runs for eight weeks at a time and offers training for 5km, 10km and 21km distances. The #9to5 coaches take a hands-on approach to guiding you to completing your chosen distance, and increasing performance while doing so. All the programmes are designed to start you off slowly, building a proper base to achieve sustainable fitness, and the interval sessions that the coaches facilitate tackle all aspects of running that you might not be motivated enough to do on your own, such as hills and speedwork. We don’t believe in just giving you the basics. We want you to succeed, so we give you all the tools you need, and this programme is guaranteed to give your running the edge it needs! #9to5 CHALLENGE MEET YOU AT THE GYM With Planet Fitness joining the Challenge, sessions will occasionally make use of the tartan indoor running tracks at five venues across Gauteng – Wanderers, Bedfordview, Fourways, Sandton and Waterkloof – making it even easier for you to join the running revolution. The #9to5 Challenge has seen many Challengers accomplishing their running and personal health goals, only to set new and more advanced ones. The Challenge is also available to the corporate market, where the hands-on coaching style can be seen to make the world of difference to the health and wellness of an entire company’s staff, and to the benefit of the business. Visit www.modernathlete.co.za to sign up today or contact Lauren at [email protected] for more information. 35