Hive Squad. Group Training.
Hive Squad is our Auckland-based group membership for triathletes and runners. Coached sessions, open water swims, group rides and a crew who'll be waiting for you at the start line.
Training for a race?
Get the structure of a plan and a group to train with all the way to the start line.
In between races?
Keep swimming, riding and running with good people. No race required.
Got your own plan?
If you just want a group to swim, bike and run with, we've got you covered.
What's included
$25per weekComing soon
Weekly coached run
A coach-led session every week. Drills, efforts and form work for every pace.
Group rides
Social rides with a regroup at the top of every hill and a coffee stop to finish.
Open water swims
Regular group swims through summer with a coach on hand.
Training camps
Access to our Hive training camps in NZ and overseas.
Partner discounts
Member pricing with Hive partners, including gear and races.
Triathlon skills sessions
Bike maintenance, race skills and transition practice.
Swim cap and team kit
A free Hive swim cap when you join, plus access to the Hive Endurance team shop for racing and casual kit.
Training plans
Structured plans for sprint through to IRONMAN, including fitness maintenance plans. All on our app, where you can move sessions around to fit your week. No PDFs or messy spreadsheets.
Training resources
Full access to the Hive library: nutrition, recovery, race skills, routes and more.
50% off 1:1 sessions and consultations
50% off one-to-one bike skills sessions, open water confidence sessions and consultations with coaches, for when you want a bit more help and advice with your training and racing.
Where you'll find us
Sessions in Auckland. Come to all of them or just the ones that fit your week.
Coached run
Meet in Wynyard Quarter. All paces, run at your own pace. Coffee after.
Group rides
Meet in Wynyard Quarter, ride to the eastern bays and back. Groups by pace, no-drop and regroup after hills. Coffee stop to finish.
Open water swims
Fortnightly through summer, and often more as we get close to key races. Various locations depending on tides and conditions. Wetsuit recommended.
Skills sessions
Bike maintenance, race skills and transition practice. Topics rotate, so there's always something new.
Race simulations
Bringing together swim, bike and run for specific races.
Hive on the road
Every so often we swap the usual spots for somewhere new. Swims, rides and runs at cool locations across the region, for a change of scenery and a bit of an adventure.
Times can shift with the seasons and the weather.
Who it's for
Got a race coming up? Hive Squad gives you structure and people to train with, and we also run race-specific programmes to get you to the start line ready. No race on the calendar? Also perfect. If you just want to swim, bike and run with a good crew, you're in the right place. And if you're coached one-to-one by Hive Endurance, your Hive Squad membership is included free.
Swims
You'll need to be comfortable swimming in open water, non-stop for 10 minutes.
Not there yet? We run regular intro sessions and skills workshops to build you up.
Rides
You'll need to be confident riding in a group for an hour non-stop. We split into groups by speed, and it's never a drop ride. We always regroup.
New to bunch riding? Our group riding skills sessions will get you ready.
Runs
You'll need to be able to run for 20 minutes, steady and non-stop.
Every pace is welcome and groups split by speed.
Want it fully personal?
Hive Squad is built for the group. If you want a plan written just for you, with a coach reviewing every session, have a look at our one-to-one coaching. Hive Squad membership is included with coaching.
See coaching programsQuestions
What's the difference between Hive Squad and Hive Social?
Hive Social is $10 a week and gets you to the group sessions and skills sessions, plus access to camps, partner discounts and the team shop. Both include a free Hive swim cap when you join. Hive Squad is $25 a week and adds training plans, race simulations, the full Hive library, and 50% off one-to-one sessions and consultations.
Do I need to be fast or experienced?
Not at all. Sessions are built for every pace and we split into groups so nobody's left behind. You just need to be comfortable with the swim, bike and run standards in the "Who it's for" section above.
Is this the same as one-to-one coaching?
No. Hive Squad gives you plans built for your race distance and coached group sessions. One-to-one coaching gives you a plan written around your life, and working directly with a coach on your progress. Lots of athletes start in the squad and move to coaching for a big race, and coached athletes get full access to Hive Squad too. See coaching.
What do I need for open water swims?
A wetsuit, goggles and a bright swim cap (all members get a free Hive one). You need to be comfortable swimming in open water, non-stop for 10 minutes. Not there yet? Come along to one of our regular intro sessions or skills workshops, or book a 1:1 open water confidence session (50% off for Hive Squad members).
What kind of bike do I need for group rides?
A road or tri bike in good working order, a helmet, and a spare tube and pump. You'll need to be confident riding in a group for an hour non-stop. We split by speed, it's never a drop ride and we always regroup. If bunch riding feels daunting, join a group riding skills session or book a 1:1 bike skills session first.
I don't live in Auckland. Is it still worth it?
With Hive Squad you'll still get the training plans, partner discounts and access to camps. The weekly sessions are Auckland based, so it's best value if you can get to them.
How do I join?
Hive Social is open now. Hit Join Hive Social and sign up, and we'll send you a welcome message with the session calendar and where to meet. Then just turn up. Hive Squad is coming soon. Ask us a question if you'd like to hear as soon as it opens.
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