Trail Crew 2024

Join Trail Crew! Trail Running & Ultra Training
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Running single-track trail can be one of the most amazing experiences, but it can also be a bit intimidating if you aren't familiar with the terrain. That's where we come in! Join Fleet Feet & MIT's Trail Crew and we will help you explore until you are ready to head out on your own. You'll meet new friends and discover a love of trail running along the way!

Benefits of Trail Running

Trail running is a well-rounded workout - It benefits both the body and mind!

Trail running helps build strength in your core and back, and increases flexibility in your upper and lower body. Spending time in nature is a great way to soothe the stress of the day, relaxing the mind and helping you explore running in a serene environment without the distraction of cars, stoplights, or city noises.

One of the most advantageous benefits of incorporating trail running into your training is that it helps lower the risk of injury. The soft surface of the trails we run helps lessen the impact on your body and joints, providing more cushion in comparison to the hard pounding on concrete or pavement of road running. Trail running also allows an athlete to add variety in to their training, and take a mental and physical break from monotonous road miles.

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When can I start? 

Now! Trail Crew will train all summer and fall for 4 core races, kicking off on Thursday, May 4th. If you have another goal race in mind, our training schedules are designed to accommodate! We offer customized schedules for all distances and races.

Here's what we are training for this Summer/Fall:

• Winter Season, 12/10/23 - 2/18/23 - Rocks and Roots Winter Series is the goal race, with 10k, 30k, and 50k training plans.  We will meet on Thursdays at 7pm and SUNDAYS at 8am... both days at Rocks And Roots Trail at Alum Creek.  (If trail conditions are poor, we will move the run to Highbanks Metro Park)

• Spring Season, 4/6/23 - 6/29/24 - Firefly Overnight Endurance Challenge. 10k, 30k, and 50k training plans.  We will meet on Thursdays at 7pm and Saturdays at 8am... both days at Rocks And Roots Trail at Alum Creek.

• Summer Season, 5/25/24 - 8/4/24 - The Hoot Half Marathon and 10k. 10k, Half Marathon training plans.  We will meet on Thursdays at 7pm and Saturdays at 8am... both days at Rocks And Roots Trail at Alum Creek.

• Fall Season, 8/10/24 - 11/3/24 - Autumn Squatch 10k, 20k and 50k training plans.  We will meet on Thursdays at 7pm and Saturdays at 8am... both days at Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek.  

How far do I need to be able to run before getting started? 

Zero miles! We will get you from wherever you are today to the starting line with our proven program! However, if you know you will prefer walking in the woods to running, check out our Hiking Club here.

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When are the workouts? 

The group hosts two organized workouts per week:

• Sunday mornings at 8:00am WINTER SEASON ONLY

• Saturday mornings at 8:00am SPRING/SUMMER/FALL SEASONS ONLY

• Thursday evenings at 7:00pm

We offer training programs from 10K to 50K, and will support those of your crazy folks training for longer races as well with a training plan (if this is you, you may have to log a few solo miles out there before our after our meetups).

Where are the workouts?

Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek, located at 3993 Hollenback Rd Lewis Center, OH 43035. Changes to workout locations are communicated via email and our Trail Crew Facebook group.

What do I need to get started?

A desire to get moving! Getting properly fit for running shoes will certainly help, but that can always wait until after the first workout.

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Okay, I'm listening! How much is membership and what do I get?

There are several options for Trail Crew Membership this year.

1. Trail Crew Annual Membership (Includes RnR Feb, Firefly, Hoot and Squatch Races & Annual Trail Crew Jacket) = $300

2. Trail Crew Winter Membership (Includes RnR Feb) = $90

3. Trail Crew Winter Membership (Includes Firefly) = $90

4. Trail Crew Winter Membership (Includes Hoot) = $90

5. Trail Crew Winter Membership (Includes Squelch) = $90
   

What's included with membership:

• Customized Training Schedule

• 2x Structured group workouts per week

• Trail Crew Shirt (one for each season registered!)

• Trail Crew Sticker

• Any applicable race swag for the races included in your membership
  
  

ALSO...

• Weekly motivational and educational coaching emails.

• Curated educational content from the most respected medical professionals in the running and walking community.

• Unparalleled motivation and the camaraderie of fellow participants with the same training goal

• Fleet Feet Discount - 10% off everything, plus 10% back in rewards.

• HOKA-sponsored demo runs and events.
  
  

JOIN FLEET FEET X HOKA TRAIL RUNNING CREW TODAY!