FRTR Fall 2011

Marathon Training

 

 
Is running a marathon on your "bucket list"? 
Want to improve a previous marathon performance? 
Registered for Chicago of another fall marathon?

Tired of training by yourself!

Then read on . . .

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About

The Fox River Trail Runners will conduct their annual fall marathon training for area runners.  Participants will be coached by several RRCA Certified Running Coaches through a 24 week training schedule.

Training with a group is a great way accomplish your goals, get through challenging runs from a mental and physical standpoint. You will have some FUN and maybe make some new friends. 

Training begins April 24 (own your own workouts) and the first group meeting long run on      April 30  if you plan to run the Chicago Marathon.  Our training program schedule can be adjusted for any other fall marathon.

Groups runs are held Saturdays, 7:00 a.m. at the head of the Great Western Trail across from LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W370 Dean Street, Saint Charles, IL

MAP LINK 

This is an interactive satellite map of the training course. Grab the map interior and move in any direction to see the entire route.

Pace Groups

A variety of pace groups ranging from 7:00 to 12:00 minutes per mile will be available, each one headed by a Pace Group Leader. These Pace Group Leaders are experienced marathoners and several are certified RRCA coaches. They will be there to coach you along the run, provide support, and answer questions you have to the best of their ability. Don't know what pace to run?  Don't worry, the coaches will guide you into the correct group.

Distances  

The first Saturday training run is 6 miles for beginning marathoners, 8 miles for intermediate and 10 miles for advanced participants. The longest run of our training program is twenty miles. Your desired training and ability will determine how many 20 mile runs you tackle. 

 Suggested Requirements

In order to enhance your opportunity for success, we strongly encourage you to have an adequate training base in place before entering the program. We recommend the following three requirements:

• You have been running consistently for at least one year
• You are running at least 18 miles per week on a regular basis
• You have completed one run of six miles or more within the previous month

Schwag and other Benefits

• 24 week Progressive Overload training program and guide developed by Road Runners Club of America Certified Coaches
• Saturday pace leader led long training run with hydration (water/sports drink) 
  
• Mid-week group runs to keep your running on track
• Access to indoor facility which includes a gear check, bathrooms, food, water, Gatorade and more the morning of the Chicago Marathon.
• Technical shirts for the first 100 registrants
• Weekly e-mail messages with tips on training
• Seminars and clinics by runners and athletes on training methods and goals, injury prevention & shoe selection and apparel, core strengthening, speed training and race day strategy & recovery
• Discounts at Dick Pond Athletics, our sponsoring running shoe and apparel store
• Speed Training for the Intermediate and Advanced Levels
• Mid and post season group marathon parties will be available

Pace Leaders

Are you an experienced marathon runner?  Join our pace leader team. Contact Tina Ahrens, ahrens@foxvalley.net if interested.

Cost

Through April 23           FRTR Members - $85.00      Non Members -  $125.00

April 24 and after          FRTR Members -  $100.00     Non Members -  $150.00

 

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What previous participants have said about FRTR Marathon Training  . . .

I still can't believe I ran in a Marathon this year and I could have never have accomplished it without the encouragement, coaching and good will of the trainers, pacers and the 10:30 pace group.

K.F. – Geneva, IL

I never thought I could ever run a marathon. But after all the training runs, the great tips and advise from the runners, and all the encouragement from everyone, I am now a marathoner. Thanks to everyone & I hope that we all meet back next year!

A.H. -  Elgin, IL

As someone who did not contribute anything (expect for showing up)
I’d like to say thanks to everyone for the entire summer.

Thanks to all the pacers,

Thanks to the people that put out all the Gatorade,

Thanks to all the people that organized both parties,

Thanks to all the other runners for all the good cheer,

And most of all . . . thanks to the Tom and the folks at the top who organized the whole deal.

T.C. – Geneva, IL

Thank you, Gracias, Merci, Mahalo, Shukriya, Danke, Arigato, Takk!!!

Thank you so much for your encouragement, patience, and coaching throughout the training season. Last year I trained alone and was jealous of those lucky runners on the trail that had water. I joined FRTR Marathon Training for the water stops, but what I found was a group of great friends. No I take that back, I found an extended family on the trail. Thanks to the pace leaders that ran with us and for the care you showed when you circled back after a long run to encourage slow runners like me at the end. Thanks to all my friends for caring and encouraging me.

JB – St. Charles

Thank so much to everyone for the outstanding training program, the words of encouragement, the weekly emails, the great conversation on the trail, the friendships developed, the folks who put out the water and Gatorade every week, the pacers and the overall fantastic experience! I trained by myself last year and didn't meet anyone on my long runs - this year, I met some outstanding individuals and it was a pleasure running with you!

DY – Elgin

Don't wait, sign up now and enjoy the many benefits of joining the FRTR marathon training program. 

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