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COMPLIMENTARY STILLWATER MARATHON AND JON FRANCIS HALF MARATHON TRAINING GROUPS
As added value for Running Stillwater in 2010, the Stillwater Marathon is offering free race training for Marathon and Jon Francis Half Marathon registered runners at the following metro area locations in addition to supported long runs on the actual Marathon and Jon Francis Half Marathon Courses. Please register online below for any and all of these training group runs.
Minneapolis: Calhoun Beach Run Club (Meet at Calhoun Beach Club as specified by coach)
Beginning Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 8:00 AM - Minimum 10 Week Training Group Run
Direct Contact for Specific Questions: Todd, e-mail: tmelander@team-stat.com
South West/South Metro: RunMantra Training Group
Direct Contact for Specific Questions: Samir, e-mail: samir@runmantra.com
Orientation Session: March 24th @ 6.00 p.m. Venue to be determined, depends on how many register for the training. Weekday runs: Wed starting at 6.00 p.m. These are usually short group runs about 5 miles Sat Long Run: Sat starting at 8.00 a.m. Around the second week of April we have a nutritionist / dietitian come and talk to the group about nutrition. This will be on a Wed after the short group run. Training Duration is 10- weeks. We will work with the runners to determine their goals and current level and prescribe a suitable training program to fit these 10 weeks.
Stillwater: Stillwater Marathon Training Group Runs:
Front Half Course Runs for Marathon and Jon Francis Half Marathon: Saturdays at 7:30 AM, March 27 and April 24 will offer 6.5 Mile Distance, 12.5 Mile Distance and 20 Mile Distance
Back Half Course Runs for Marathon and Jon Francis Half Marathon: Sunday at 7:30 AM, April 11 and Saturday May 8 at 7:30 AM will offer 6.5 Mile Distance, 12.5 Mile Distance and 20 Mile Distance
Runners will begin meeting at 7:00 AM with the goal of starting our runs at 7:30 AM. The meeting location has changed due to recent high water levels and we will now meet in the parking lot at 333 NORTH Main Street, Stillwater, 55082. There is a large silver building across the street "Isaac Staples Sawmill" where we have access to a washroom at the Supreme Bean Cafe.
Look for a group with a table and signs in the parking lot where you may park if space permits. Otherwise, free parking is also available on Main St. near this lot or North of the 501 Lofts Condo's in the Public Lot.
Water, Powerade, nutritional support and pace leaders will be provided on the course so please encourage your running colleagues interested with the Stillwater races to join these fun runs.
We are anticipating at least 100 runners at these on-course runs. Please give serious thought to your preferred distance as well your preferred pace (Minutes Per Mile) so that we will be able to best accommodate all running abilities as efficiently as possible in the morning.
Direct Contact for Specific Questions: Dennis, e-mail: 60yroldrunner@comcast.net
Please download the Marathon and Jon Francis Half Marathon Sample Training Maps below
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AND TEAM IN TRAINING:
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Make your miles more meaningful by joining the American Cancer Society DetermiNation (formerly known as Charity Runner) team! DetermiNation is the American Cancer Society's nation of athletes dedicating their participation in endurance events to a lifesaving effort to fight a disease that has already taken too many lives. Since 1996, thousands of our athletes have had an experience of a lifetime while raising millions for the fight against cancer. With every step taken and every mile conquered, these determined athletes are helping create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.
By joining DetermiNation, you enable the American Cancer Society to help people get well, stay well, find cures and fight back. It takes determination to endure. It takes DetermiNation to find cures.
For more information about our DetermiNation program, please visit www.acsdetermination.org or contact Steve Skinner at 651-255-8145 or at steve.skinner@cancer.org.
TEAM IN TRAINING
Welcome to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Minnesota Chapter's Team In Training R program! Team In Training is the world's largest endurance sports training program. The program provides training to run or walk marathons and Jon Francis Half Marathons or participate in hiking adventures, triathlons and century (100 mile) bike rides in honor of blood cancer patients and survivors.
By helping to raise funds for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma research and patient services, you'll receive:
- Personalized fitness training by certified coaches for a period of four to five months, sport specific training clinics and support, and a personalized
training schedule.
- Fundraising support and ideas, including your own personal Web site for online fundraising.
- A supportive group of teammates and a connection to the cause through our honored hero program.
- Lodging and airfare to accredited endurance events in the United States and abroad.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience the reward of completing an endurance sports event while helping to accelerate cures for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. For more details or to sign up for an upcoming informational meeting in your area, contact us today.
Get ready for the time of your life and join the Team today!
For more information about Team In Training, please visit www.teamintraining.org or contact Courtney Spiegler at Courtney.Spiegler@lls.org.
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