Goals - Fit Fun Fast Femme

Fit

Promote & provide access to research & information to facilitate adapted training for an active, competitive life

  • Provide learning opportunities and resources relating to the performance and health of female athletes

  • Identify and share research and information to help athletes, coaches and clinicians make evidence-informed decisions around training and competing

  • Inform and support future research into female athletes

 

Fun

Develop a social network to have fun, build self-esteem and create connections between members

  • Social rides - scheduled around special events and good weather, listed on our facebook page and RevSport

  • Mentoring & support - Opportunities to informally discuss health & training issues

  • 4F Community+ Facebook group

  • Strava Club

Fast

Create pathways to participation in racing & demonstrate that a competitive life is achievable regardless of age

  • Training - Facilitate coaching and skills sessions by accredited coaches as required, and leveraging evidence-based research for adapted training.

  • Racing - Opportunities to race both as an individual and as part of a team depending on event type, supported by 4F

  • Hosting female-focused events

  • Logistics support for events - Team manager, support crew, administration.

 

Femme

A generation of women who refuse to slow down, challenging prejudices around ageing & performance

  • Focus on finding solutions to issues impacting female athletes as they move through perimenopause & beyond

  • Address cultural barriers facing older female athletes

  • Encourage women to lead 4F initiatives – including female researchers, scientists, coaches, mentors, and health practitioners