2021 Winter Training Programs Half Marathon, 10k, and Just Run Programs

Winter Half Marathon Training Team 2021
Please note: Registration for Race Team RVA training does not include race entry. You must register separately for your desired race.  This program includes Saturday & Sunday Group Runs!
Saturday Group Runs (3 locations): Starts December 19

• Short Pump park (West End), 3329 Pump Rd, Henrico
  
• Woodlake Aquatics Fitness Center (AFC) (Southside), 14710 Village Square Place, Midlothian 
• U-Turn Sports Performance Academy, 2101 Maywill St, Richmond, VA 23230 (near Willow Lawn Shopping Center area, off Staples Mill Road behind the BC/BS/Anthem building) 

Sunday Group Runs: Starts December 20

• U-Turn Sports Performance Academy, 2101 Maywill St, Richmond, VA 23230 (near Willow Lawn Shopping Center area, off Staples Mill Road behind the BC/BS/Anthem building)

Saturday NEW 10k Training Team: Starts January 9

• U-Turn Sports Performance Academy, 2101 Maywill St, Richmond, VA 23230 (near Willow Lawn Shopping Center area, off Staples Mill Road behind the BC/BS/Anthem building)

By signing up for our program, you can run both Saturday and Sunday;  use one for a long run day and the other day for a recovery run day.

Winter Road Running Training Program - 3 Training Programs, starting Saturday, December 19, 2019 (or Sunday Dec 20).                                                                 In 2021, Race Team RVA Running Club is devoting a significant portion of our training to the Shamrock Half marathon or any spring Half marathon race, Monument Ave 10k race, or Just Run to stay in shape. 

Anthem Shamrock Half Marathon (13.1 miles) race - STARTS Dec 19, 2020 through March 21, 2021:  This is a 13 week program that starts on December 19 (or 20th) and continues through Sunday March 21, 2021, race day.  The Anthem Shamrock Half Marathon is a popular race for Richmonders, a course that is flat and fast, making it the perfect place for a PR (personal record). Participants will enjoy spectators and entertainment along the course as well as a festive finish line celebration.  More information on this race can be found at:  https://www.shamrockmarathon.com/race-info/anthem-half-marathon/    Program Costs: $45 does not include race entry

10K (6.2 miles) - STARTS January 9, 2021 through March 27, 2021:  This is a 11 week program that starts on January 9 (or Jan 10) and continues through Sat, March 27, 2021, race day.  The program is geared towards novice and experience runners who want to train in the Short Pump (west end), Willow Lawn area off Staples Mill Road, and the Woodlake areas of Richmond.   You have the option of running either Saturday or Sunday or both days (for those more experienced runners).  If you have not run before, this is a great program to get started.  If you are an experienced runner, this is a great program too.  Either way, you will enjoy working with our Race Team RVA Certified Coaches as they lead you through this training program.  Program Costs: $25

Just Run Maintenance Training Option (typically runs up to 5 miles on weekend group runs) -  STARTS Dec 19, 2020 for 14 weeks ending on March 27, 2021:  In addition, we will continue to offer our just run maintenance option for those that just want to run with the team over the course of the training but don't plan to run or train to run a race in the spring. You will receive all the benefits of the 2 programs above, including a team shirt, but will not receive special routes or a training plan.  You run as far as you want with the team, either following the team's route for that weekend or making your own.  Program Costs: $40

What does Race Team RVA Running Club offer?

• Experienced coaches, most are Certified Race Team RVA Coaches
• Organized group runs on Saturday or Sunday with Water/SAG support
• Detailed training plans 
• Potential weekday group runs (based on demand)
• Technical Team Shirt (guaranteed if registered before January 9, 2021; otherwise, shirts may or may not be available and if so, sizes may be limited)
• Team socials (when possible)
• Requirements for the half marathon training program: Must be able to run a minimum of 3 miles by Dec 19.

Must be at least 16 years old to participate. (under 16 requires a parent or guardian permission)

Refund Policy – If you change your mind about participating in our programs, we are happy to honor your decision as long as the refund request is made before January 9, 2021.  To request a refund, please submit your request in writing to Dan Blankenship, runcoachdan@gmail.com. A check will be processed once the refund has been accepted and approved.