New Challenge Family and MaccaX global coaching partnership

Triathlon Magazine December 18, 2014

Challenge Family and MaccaX have announced a multi-year partnership between ‘the world’s fastest-growing long-distance triathlon series’ and the online coaching platform run by two of triathlon’s most successful athletes ever, Chris ‘Macca’ McCormack and Belinda Granger.

This partnership will see all of Challenge Family’s 44 full and half distance triathlons offer MaccaX custom training plans from 2015 onwards, delivered through interactive calendars online and on mobile devices.

Macca, a four-time Challenge Roth champion and Challenge Family ambassador, is thrilled about the partnership. “Belinda and I will be helping write and approve custom training plans (men’s and women’s) for all 43 of the Challenge races in 2015.

“Better yet, we’ve pledged to keep the prices way down, under US$50. We want these to be accessible to as many competitors as possible so they can have some solid structure in place and feel confident come race day that they’ve done the work necessary to have a great day.”

Athletes will enjoy access to Macca, Belinda and other industry experts to answer their training and racing-related questions for better preparation. They will also benefit from the exclusive community aspect of MaccaX, networking with like-minded people around the world for support, friendship and encouragement.

“We’re delighted to partner with Macca, Belinda and the MaccaX team, providing our athletes with access to expertise provided by some of the sport’s most respected athletes,” said Challenge Family CEO, Zibi Szlufcik.

“We place significant importance on our partnerships, providing real value to athletes of all abilities with a focus on unbeatable quality and building a true triathlon community.”

The Challenge Family celebrates the sport of triathlon through its global series of long distance events and festivals that are aiming to change the face of long distance racing around the world with a focus on athlete experience.

Featuring spectacular courses in iconic destinations, Challenge Family events focus on ‘delivering the race of a lifetime to every athlete’, and creating a memorable spectator experience that captures all the excitement and emotion of this inspirational sport.

The Challenge Family series currently features 44 events around the world in 19 countries including the world’s largest long distance triathlon, Challenge Roth in Germany.

MaccaX is a global online platform for triathlon training advice and support, with a mission ‘to elevate triathletes of all abilities to train and race at their fullest potential.’ MaccaX provides the tools and expertise necessary to realize each individual’s goal via access to top experts in the sport.