3 Points Challenge
Fuelled By True Protein
7th December 2019
What is the 3 Points Challenge
The 3 Points Challenge is the ultimate beach event, combining surf swimming with cross country running in a uniquely breathtaking experience.
This year, North Curl Curl Surf Life Saving Club has partnered with True Protein and the Love for Lachie Foundation. With over $10,000 in cash and prizes to be won, it’s a great way to kick off summer!
Held at picturesque North Curl Curl beach on Sydney’s northern beaches, the challenge features three events designed to suit a range of competitors. To register, click here.
Events
True Mile Ocean Swim - 1600m
$2000 in cash and prizes to be won
A 1600m ocean swim designed to test the mental fortitude of competitors. Depending on conditions, the course will start from North Curl Curl, heading through the break around a turning can, before swimming on towards South Curl Curl and back, finishing at North Curl Curl.
True 3 Points Challenge - 400m swim NCC / 1500m run / 300m swim SCC /1500m run/ 200m swim Freshwater 3km run back to NCC
$4000 in cash and prizes to be won
A series of 3 Ocean Swims, swimming at North Curl Curl Point 400m, South Curl Curl Point 300m and Freshwater Point 200m, connected by a 1500m cross country run from NCC to SCC then a stunning 1500m boardwalk / coastal run around the headland into Freshwater Beach and undertaking the final swim. Competitors charge 3km back to North Curl Curl Beach via pathways, cross country and calf burning soft sand running, finishing at North Curl Curl Beach.
Race Schedule
8.45am - True Mile Ocean Swim Registrations CLOSE
9.00am - True Mile Ocean Swim (1600m)
9.30am - True Protein 3 Points Challenge Registrations CLOSE
9.45am - True Protein 3 Points Challenge Race Briefing
11.30am - Invitational True Dash for Cash (top 6 M/F from Ocean Swim & 3P) (NB: Starttimedepends on when 3Points finishes)
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Event Partners
True Protein
True Protein was born out of a determination to transform the way people think and feel about protein. But what makes us different? True is unafraid to cut through the noise of an oversaturated market and break the mould to deliver authentic, all-natural products with genuine health benefits and none of the fake stuff. We bucked the trend for expensive, over-hyped, bad-tasting protein powders packed with false promises to reinvent the marketplace and create a 100% natural, delicious, quality protein with no gimmicks, nothing artificial and a completely transparent ingredient list.
North Curl Curl Surf Life Saving Club
North Curl Curl Surf Life Saving Club is one of the best kept secrets on Sydney’s Northern beaches. NCCSLSC currently has around 160,000 visitors during the summer months and perform 100+ rescues and 200+ First Aid cases. The club is consistently growing with in excess of 1,600 members, including 180 active patrolling members and over 600 Nippers. NCCSLSC has something for everyone regardless of your age, gender or swimming strength.
Love For Lachie
The “Love for Lachie” fundraising group has been established in memory of Lachie Muldoon, theloving son of Tanja and Brendan and adoring big brother to Jaime. Lachie passed away onTuesday 13th October 2015, at the age of 10 from an aggressive form of brain cancer.
'Love for Lachie'provides much needed hope for families with brain tumour diagnosis by raisingfunds to help find a cure and tackle this terrible disease
Recommended Products
With race day fast approaching it’s time to kick your training into gear. Preparing your body for the 3 Points Challenge doesn’t just require regularly pushing your limits, but also taking care of your body and allowing it to recover nutritionally. Whilst the majority of your nutrition should come from a well balanced, whole food diet, supplementation can provide a convenient way to keep your body functioning at its best. Unsure where to start? The products below have been chosen by our in-house dietitian as the best supplements for preparing for the 3 Points Challenge.
WPI 90
True WPI is low in carbs and fats making it the cleanest protein you can consume. Having a WPI shake post-workout will kick-start the recovery process, assist muscle growth, and help reduce muscle soreness. If you’re new to supplements, WPI should be your starting point. For other protein options, click here.
PRE
Ever felt not up for it before training? We all have. Yet sometimes you just need to get in and get it done. Whether you’re mentally prepared or not, you need to ensure your body has the fuel to burn. Enter True Pre. True Pre is an advanced 11 ingredient amino acid based blend, designed to optimise a wide range of functions when you train. True Pre comes with and without caffeine meaning it’s suitable to be taken pre-game or pre-training both night and day.
POST
True Post has been developed based on leading industry research to provide a potent 9 ingredient sports nutrition blend for elite athletes. It’s perfect for any athlete pushing for the top who trains numerous times a week in and outside of the gym. The blend provides a complete source of protein, carbs and amino’s post workout meaning you won’t need to stack any other supplements in. Used by professional sporting teams such as Oracle Team USA and Team BDA, True Post is well and truly an elite supplement.
ENDURANCE FUEL
True Endurance Fuel is an innovative performance formula, designed for athletes who train for long periods of time. True Endurance Fuel comprises of fast releasing high GI carbs and a specialised electrolyte blend to optimise rehydration during and after activity. Perfect for athletes who train more than once a day or who are just looking to replenish their glycogen and electrolyte levels.
PROTEIN PANCAKE
True Pancakes are a delicious ready to mix pancake blend that is rich in protein and healthy fats. Designed to taste great and provide a great source of protein, True Pancakes make the perfect weekend breakfast treat.
