Workout: Ready for 5K/5 Mile/10K (January 11 - March 7)
If you want personalized training in a small group setting to achieve the 5K, 5-Mile, or 10K distance, whether for racing or not, this may be the right fit for you! Open to walkers, walk-runners, and runners of any pace. With this program, you'll be ready for upcoming races. Gap week advice provided at no additional charge.
Participants start together with a warm-up and instructions for the day's weekend workout. Cool-down stretches are taught to get the most out of every workout. Each person is provided a plan based on their goals that they are responsible for maintaining between weekend group workouts. Coaching includes access to the coach between sessions via online tools, as well as information about hydrating and fueling before, during, and after races or extended workouts, dressing for the circumstances, pacing, setting expectations and goals, and what to do to get the most out of walking or running besides just walking and running.
Important Notes for Participation
No experience needed for 5K, ability to walk or run two miles without stopping required for 5-Miles, and the ability to walk or run a 5K without stopping required for 10K. Most weekend workouts will meet at Greece Canal Park at the Millennium Lodge.
Participants should arrive in workout attire and have workout footwear, a water bottle, and workout towel for comfort and be ready to start at the day's appointed time. Appropriate attire and gear suitable to the weather required for safety. Watches or walking/run phone apps encouraged.
Everyone should bring a water bottle or pack to each workout, regardless of weather. Wear illumination and reflectivity and have appropriate traction for snow and ice. Weekend workouts include additional water, electrolytes, and snacks as appropriate to the time/distance covered.
No children under 18 without a legally responsible, paying, participating adult. No children under 14. Limited to ten people between all Ready For programs in simultaneous session.
Each workout varies in duration based on participant speed and distance needed for the week's training.
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Workout: Ready for 10 Miles/Half Marathon (January 11 - April 20)
If you want personalized training in a small group setting to achieve the 10-Mile or Half Marathon (13.1) distance, whether for racing or not, this may be the right fit for you! Open to walkers, walk-runners, and runners of any pace. With this program, you'll be ready for upcoming races. Gap week advice provided at no additional charge.
Participants start together with a warm-up and instructions for the day's weekend workout. Cool-down stretches are taught to get the most out of every workout. Each person is provided a plan based on their goals that they are responsible for maintaining between weekend group workouts. Coaching includes access to the coach between sessions via online tools, as well as information about hydrating and fueling before, during, and after races or extended workouts, dressing for the circumstances, pacing, setting expectations and goals, and what to do to get the most out of walking or running besides just walking and running.
Important Notes for Participation
Ability to walk or run four miles without stopping required for 10 Miles, five for Half Marathon. Most weekend workouts will meet at Greece Canal Park at the Millennium Lodge.
Participants should arrive in workout attire and have workout footwear, a water bottle, and workout towel for comfort and be ready to start at the day's appointed time. Appropriate attire and gear suitable to the weather required for safety. Watches or walking/run phone apps encouraged.
Everyone should bring a water bottle or pack to each workout, regardless of weather. Winter requires illumination, reflectivity, and appropriate traction. Weekend workouts include additional water, electrolytes, and snacks as appropriate to the time/distance covered.
No children under 18 without a legally responsible, paying, participating adult. No children under 14. Limited to ten people between all Ready For programs in simultaneous session.
Each workout varies in duration based on participant speed and distance needed for the week's training.
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Workout: Ready for Marathon/50K (January 11 - May 18)
If you want personalized training in a small group setting to achieve the Marathon (26.2 mile) or 50K distance, whether for racing or not, this may be the right fit for you! Open to walkers, walk-runners, and runners of any pace. With this program, you'll be ready for upcoming races. Gap week advice provided at no additional charge.
Participants start together with a warm-up and instructions for the day's weekend workout. Cool-down stretches are taught to get the most out of every workout. Each person is provided a plan based on their goals that they are responsible for maintaining between weekend group workouts. Coaching includes access to the coach between sessions via online tools, as well as information about hydrating and fueling before, during, and after races or extended workouts, dressing for the circumstances, pacing, setting expectations and goals, and what to do to get the most out of walking or running besides just walking and running.
Important Notes for Participation
Ability to walk or run five miles without sitting down for a rest is required. Most weekend workouts will meet at Greece Canal Park at the Millennium Lodge.
Participants should arrive in workout attire and have workout footwear, a water bottle, and workout towel for comfort and be ready to start at the day's appointed time. Appropriate attire and gear suitable to the weather required for safety. Watches or walking/run phone apps encouraged.
Everyone should bring a water bottle or pack to each workout, regardless of weather. Winter requires illumination, reflectivity, and appropriate traction. Weekend workouts include additional water, electrolytes, and snacks as appropriate to the time/distance covered.
No children under 18 without a legally responsible, paying, participating adult. No children under 14. Limited to ten people between all Ready For programs in simultaneous session.
Each workout varies in duration based on participant speed and distance needed for the week's training.
Online Registration has Ended.
Workout: Hill Focus (January 16 to February 27)
If you're looking to tackle hills more easily and give yourself another form of speed work, consider this program. Open to walkers, walk-runners, and runners of any pace.
Participants start together with a warm-up and experience a variety of methods of conducting a hill workout. Format allows for all paces. When the hill work is done, it's time for a cool down to end the workout right.
Important Notes for Participation
Ability to cover a mile without stopping required. Workouts are in the Northcreek Subdivision or Autumn Lane Elementary School. Participants should arrive in workout attire and have workout footwear, a water bottle, and workout towel for comfort and be ready to start at the appointed time.
Appropriate attire and gear suitable to the weather required for safety. Watches or walking/run phone apps encouraged.
Everyone should bring a water bottle or pack to each workout, regardless of weather. Weekend workouts include additional water and electrolytes, if appropriate.
No children under 18 without a legally responsible, paying, participating adult. No children under 16. Limited to ten people.
Online Registration has Ended.
Workout: Speed Boost (January 11 to February 29)
If you're looking to boost your speed for walking, walk-running, or running, consider this program. Open to walkers, walk-runners, and runners of any pace.
Participants start together with a warm-up and enjoy a variety of exercises and drills to pick up their pace. Format allows for all paces. When the speed work is done, it's time for a cool down to end the workout right.
Important Notes for Participation
Ability to cover a mile without stopping required. Workouts are on Cherry Creek Lane in the neighborhood across from Greece Canal Park. Participants should arrive in workout attire and have workout footwear, a water bottle, and workout towel for comfort and be ready to start at the appointed time.
Appropriate attire and gear suitable to the weather required for safety. Watches or walking/run phone apps encouraged.
Everyone should bring a water bottle or pack to each workout, regardless of weather.
No children under 18 without a legally responsible, paying, participating adult. No children under 16. Limited to ten people.
Online Registration has Ended.
Workout: Go Long (January 27 to March 2)
If you're looking for someone to have a route ready for you, assign an appropriate pace for your long run, and keep an eye out for your safety, consider this program. Open to walkers, walk-runners, and runners of any pace.
Participants start together with a warm-up and head out for their prescribed mileage based on their goals for the program's duration. Format allows for all paces. After completing the day's mileage, participants are coached in a cool-down.
Important Notes for Participation
Participants should be able to walk or run at least a mile before embarking on Go Long workouts. Workouts are based at the Greece Canal Park where participants meet at Millennium Lodge's parking lot. Participants should arrive in workout attire and have workout footwear, a water bottle, and workout towel for comfort and be ready to start at the appointed time.
Appropriate attire and gear suitable to the weather required for safety. Watches or walking/run phone apps encouraged.
Everyone should bring a water bottle or pack to each workout, regardless of weather. Weekend workouts include additional water and electrolytes, if appropriate.
No children under 18 without a legally responsible, paying, participating adult. No children under 16. Limited to ten people.
Online Registration has Ended.