What is Athlete X?

AthleteX is a team of Endurance Enthusiast who are coached by professionals and together take some some XtraOrdinary events in and around South Africa. As a team we are Athlete X and within the team lies the Athlete X Challenge.

In 2024 the AtheleX Challenge events will be set by each indvidual Athlete and to claim the elusive ATHLETE X FINISH you must complete each of your event as well as meet a set list of requiremnets:

  • Athlete X100 Finish: 450 points incl. 1 x 100km Trail Run | 1 x 100 Miler Trail Run
  • Athlete X ELITE Finish: 550 points incl. 1 x Ultra Trail Run | 1 x Ultra MTB
  • Athlete X Finish: 450 points and 1 x Ultra Trail Run | 1 x Ultra MTB
  • Maximum 8 events from January 2023 – December 2023
  • 2 Compulsory team events (TBA)

Event Points

Trail Run/ Mountain Run
– 100 Miler: 150 pts | 100km: 100pts | 50 Miler: 75 pts | 50km: 60pts
– 40km: 50pts |20-30km: 30pts | Multiday: up to 30 points per day

Mountain Bike
– 100km: 75pts | 60 – 80km: 40pts | Multiday: up to 50pts per day

Triathlon
– IronMan Full: 120 pts | 70.3: 75pts | Other: Up to 50 points

Swim
– Ocean 3.2km: 75 pts | Ocean 1.6km: 40 pts | Other: Up to 30 pts

Adventure Race
– 24 Hour: 120pts | Other: Up to 75 pts

The events include:

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Trail
Running

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Mountain
Biking

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Swimming

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Obstacle Course
Racing

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Triathlons

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Adventure
Racing

Our focus

Adventure

Finding the most adventurous events out there.

Experience

Experiencing something completely out of the ordinary.

Challenge

Events that challenge mental & physical ability.

The AthleteX ELITE challenge is for those who have a solid fitness base, and would like to take their training & events to the next level. This is the greatest challenge, but the thrill of the finish will definitely out weigh the hard work, needed to become part of a very small AthleteX ELITE finishers club.

  • Difficulty Level
  • Prestige Level
  • Fun Factor
  • Commitment Level

Qualifying criteria

Previous AthleteX Finisher or:

Sub 28min 5km run

Completed 40km+ MTB event

Completed 1 open water swim

Completed sub 2hr20min half marathon

Or by invite

Now into our eighth year, the popular AthleteX categoryis a great stepping stone to events that will challenge you to do something extraordinary. With a commitment to the training, we are confident that you will be able and ready to complete all the events to earn your place in the AthleteX finishers club.

  • Difficulty Level
  • Prestige Level
  • Fun Factor
  • Commitment Level

Qualifying criteria

Previous AthleteX Finisher or:

Sub 32min 5km run

Completed 20km+ MTB event

Able to swim

AthleteX Training

Athlete X members will sign up to the one year program starting in January 2023.

All strength & conditioning sessions will be held at One80 Fitness in Hillcrest or on the virtual platform.

The AthleteX events are demanding and will require specific training. The team at One80 Fitness have designed a program to prepare you for a long year of endurance events. We will implementing methods and training techniques that will adapt you to the constant change in disciplines.

Unlimited Base Training sessions: 515am | 6am | 815am | 515pm

3 X-Conditioning sessions per week- 5:15am | 6pm

2 Wattbike/ Sufferfest sessions per week

Personalized & adapted monthly programs

Fitness testing & full body assessments

Personal nutrition & race nutrition Program

The program is conditioning orientated and will require you to have a good level of fitness and be without any major injuries. We have an in house team including a Biokineticist, Physiotherapist and sports massage therapists to assist in keeping the body primed throughout the year.

COST: R1550 per month