Black Dog Strong Fall 2024 Training

Are you ~

• a seasoned runner who gets needed accountability and/or energy from running with others toward a goal?

• new to running a particular distance (or in general) and need coaching on training, fueling, gear, and all the things?

• a runner coming back from a hiatus or injury - or maybe going through a life change - who needs new inspiration, motivation, a purpose?

BLACK DOG STRONG IS FOR YOU!

Coach Diane and team bring RRCA training and years of experience to the table and are here for you.

Prerequisites:

• Half Marathon/10K Training: Participants should be able to complete a 5K distance run before training start date. 
  This can be a combination of run/walk.
  
  

• 5K Training: There are no prerequisites for this training program.
  
  

Target Race Date:  

• October 26, 2024

  • This is the date of the Run Ocean Isle Beach Race, which includes a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K.
  • There are other area races in October 2024. We can also guide you to a different option that suits you. 
  • Registration for this race or any race is not mandatory. This is simply the target date we choose to have you "goal ready."

Training Cost:

There is NO COST for the training team plan and coaching. Your registration fee of $10 covers administrative costs, and a  team shirt is optional.
~> Don't want a team shirt? Choose "NO SHIRT" as your size option.

Program Includes:

• "Get ready to run" orientation meeting on Thursday, July 18, 6pm.

• Daily training plan including a variety of workouts, cross training, and rest days.

• Coach-led weekly long runs on Saturday mornings. 

• Individual meeting with coach to discuss training goals.

• Coach feedback on many of your individual workouts. 

• Team Black Dog Shirt

• 10% store discounts for duration of the team

• Access to private Facebook training team page

• Tips on gear, nutrition, and hydration.

• Warm-up/cool down stretching

• Form drills

• Gait analysis

• Race day preparation
  
  

Training Meeting Times:

• Saturdays at 6:30am  Long Run 

Let's RUN WITH A PURPOSE and be BLACK DOG STRONG!