Black Dog Strong 2024 Training Team

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!

Coaches Diane and Akemi, assisted by a team of mentors, bring RRCA training and years of experience to the table and are here for you.

Prerequisites:

• Full Marathon Training: Participants should be able to complete a 10 mile run before training start date. 

  This can be a combination of run/walk.

• Half Marathon 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:  

• March 2 2024 --

  • This is the date of the Myrtle Beach Marathon, which includes a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K distance. 
  • 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:

• Full Marathon: $165.00/participant (does not include race entry fee)

• Half Marathon: $125.00/participant (does not include race entry fee)

• 5K: $85.00/participant (does not include race entry fee)

Program Includes:

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

• 3 weekly "coach led" team workouts for training team members only.

• 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 6:15am  - Long Run 

• Wednesdays at 6:15pm - Speedwork

• Thursdays at 6:15 pm - Strength workout

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