SITREP #4: The 13-Week Running Program

Josh Atkins
Aug 8
2 min read

Gday, Team

With December 5th fast approaching, it’s time to stop talking about getting ready and actually start putting in the work. Running 21km on a hot December day is tough. Doing it while carrying a 10kg weight vest in a pair of budgy smugglers is a different beast entirely.

If you step onto the start line without putting the work in during the lead-up, the pavement will sort you out real quick. I'm absolutely speaking from experience ('22, '24 &'25. I don't learn)

That’s why we’ve teamed up with our Official National Supplement Partner, Alivia, to drop our official Free 13-Week Running Program.

Whether you're taking on the full 21km with a weight vest, or hitting the 10k, 5k, or 1k walk across our four national drop zones (Brisbane, Cronulla, Karratha, and Canberra), this program is built to get you across that finish line in one piece.

Here is your operational briefing on the program and how to fuel it:

1. THE PROGRAM BRIEF

This isn't some generic corporate fitness plan. It’s a rugged, structured 13-week training block designed specifically to build base endurance, load-bearing capacity, and resilience without blowing out your joints.

Structured Progression: Progressive weekly mileage to safely prepare your body for distance and load.
100% FREE: Available to download directly from the website today for every runner, team, and supporter.
For All Levels: Scale it to your goals, whether you're aiming for a personal best or just making sure you don't shit the bed on run day.

2. FUELLING THE BLOCK

Physical conditioning is only half the battle. Dragging extra weight in Australian heat drains your body fast. Proper hydration, intra-workout fuel, and recovery aren't optional if you want to back up week after week.

We’ve integrated the Alivia Supplement Stack directly into the training program so you know exactly what to take and when:

Daily Base: Creatine (5g single serves) for muscle power and resilience under load.
Intra-Run / Training: Essential Amino Acids (EAAs) & Hydration to prevent cramping, maintain electrolyte balance, and protect muscle tissue.
Post-Run Recovery: Hydration & Hydrogen tablets to accelerate recovery and reduce inflammation so you're ready for the next session.

3. GET 15% / GIVE 15% + LAUNCH PROMO

Alivia isn't just fueling our training, they are actively funding our veteran support pipelines.

15% OFF: Use discount code WEIGHTOFWAR15 at checkout.
15% DONATED: Alivia donates 15% of your total purchase directly back to the Weight of War Service Fund to sponsor transitioning veterans through our rehabilitation and mentorship programs.
CURRENT LAUNCH OFFER: Every purchase over $85 using our link automatically receives a FREE box of Hydrogen Tablets.

EXECUTION (WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW)

Download the Program: Grab the free 13-Week Running Program on the website.
Lock in Your Fuel: Head to Alivia, use code WEIGHTOFWAR15, grab your training stack, and claim your free Hydrogen Tablets on orders over $85.
Start the Block: Get your mates together, strap in, and start ticking off the sessions.