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Half and Full Marathon Run Group

Spring 2010

 This group will be gearing up to running the

  • Kamloops' Boogie the Bridge 1/2 Marathon - May 2, 2010

  • Vancouver 1/2 Marathon - May 2, 2010

 

 

This group will train to running faster and smarter to a personal best time.

 

Wayne will provide fun and informative workouts that will spice up your training program, and keep you motivated to race day. This group will prepare to participate in the Interior Run series events especially the local Spring Run Off 10k, and other local events. These events are good preparation for the grand event: the Boogie the Bridge 1/2 or Vancouver 1/2 & marathon. Participants should be able to run a 1/2 marathon under 2 hours 20 minutes and be able to run the marathon under 4 hours and 20 minutes.Runners joining the training group should be able to run for 1 hour straight as a pre-requisite. This group is not for beginners. You should have run regularly coming into this training program. If you're not sure about the workouts and speeds, just come out and check it out. Runners have enjoyed the group atmosphere because it's social and motivating.

 

The workouts are Sun. mornings and Wed. evenings.

 

When:

Dates: Jan.3 to May 2, 2010

  • Wednesdays - 6:15pm (intervals/speed/hill/track workouts) at Runners' Sole and TCC Facility Indoor/Outdoor Track
  • Sundays - 8:00am (LSD - long slow distance run) at various locations

Instructors:

 

 Run Group Coordinators: 
  • Wayne Richardson - Owner / Operator of Runners' Sole
  • Renz Crema - Run Leader
  • Don Brimacombe - Run Leader
  • Laurie Hoenmans - Run Leader

     

  • Registration

     Cost:
    •  Free (fun)
     Includes:
    • free sample product to test 
    • draw prizes
    • one-on-one training schedule
    • setup long runs
    • structured workouts

     

     Building Block Runs

    LSD - Long Slow Distance - Sundays

    Intervals, Speed Work - Wednesdays

    Steady State Runs - Fridays

    Easy Shorter Runs/ Recovery Runs - Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat.

    *See Wayne for a custom training program that will be designed with your goals and commitments in mind. Achieving your goal is the main priority.

    Alternative Workouts and Additions

    Beneficial workouts that should be included in your weekly exercise program.

    • Swimming
    • Biking
    • Weight Training / CrossFit
    • Pilates / Yoga
    • Hiking

     

     

    Any questions? Call the store at 377-4055 or email us at info@runnerssole.com 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

             

      

    Fall 2010 Training Program

     

     Date Location  1/2 Marathon  Marathon  Topic of Discussion 
    Up week
    Jan. 3 Runners' Sole 4 miles 6 miles  General overview of program
    Jan. 10 Knutsford (at Hall) 6 miles  8 miles  Stretching 
    Jan. 17 Campbell Creek Rd (off Hwy 5A) 7 miles 10 miles Hydration, fuel, electrolytes 
    Jan. 24 Golf and Country Club - Ord Rd. 8 miles 13 miles Resting and recovery
    Down
    Jan. 31

    Pioneer Park

    4 miles 9 miles
    Up week
    Feb. 7 Barnhartvale Hall (New Location) 8 miles  14 miles Cross training / weights
    Feb. 14 TCC Canada Games Pool 9 miles  14 miles Sport Injuries / prevention
    Feb. 21 Runners' Sole 10 miles  16 miles Motivational Tips
    Down
    Feb. 28 Runners' Sole 7 miles  14 miles Gait analysis
    Up week
    Mar. 7 Dallas Elementary School 11 miles  18 miles Gear / shoes / clothing
    Mar. 14 ICBC Centre 12 miles  20 miles Pacing (speed)
    Mar. 21 ICBC Centre  13 miles  20 miles Running courses
    Down
    Mar. 28 Pioneer Park 9 miles  16 miles Fit test
    Up week
    Apr. 4 Campbell Creek Rd. 14 miles  22 miles Successful long run!
    Going the distance
    Down
    Apr. 11 The Bandshell at the Park - Rivers Trail 10 miles  12 miles  Water therapy
    Apr. 18 Runners' Sole 6 miles  8 miles  Pre-race preparation
    Apr. 25 Runners' Sole 4 miles  6 miles  Pre-race preparation
    May 2 Boogie the Bridge 1/2  OR Vancouver 1/2 and full marathon

     




     

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