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Runners With Heart at the Williston Fitness Center

Spring 2012 Marathon and Half-Marathon Training

Train for your best half or full marathon yet with Williston Fitness Center’s Runners with Heart Marathon Training Team! Whether you have your sights set on Grandma’s, Minneapolis, Stillwater, Madison or the Green Bay marathon—or perhaps you are looking to run one of the many popular half marathons this spring—Runners with Heart is the training team that will help you meet your goals and enjoy the journey.

Each participant receives a professionally developed training plan personalized to his/her specific race, distance and goals. Training workouts led by our experienced coaching staff includes hill work, speedwork, pacing, and the all–important long run plus integrated core, strength and flexibility training, 3x per week.

More than just “going for a run,” each workout is designed to bring about the specific physiological changes that will enable you to meet the distance and unique challenges of your race while avoiding unnecessary injury. You benefit from one–on–one, personalized training guidance, racing tips and advice from our seasoned and experienced coaching team.

All training team members receive a free Runners with Heart racing singlet! Plus special discounts on personal training and running gear.

Gear required

Water bottle, water carrier, reflective vest or jacket for night running. A head lamp is recommended.

Minimum Fitness

  • Marathon training participants must be currently running 20–25 miles per week for a minimum of 4–6 weeks and have built up to a long run of 10 miles.
  • Half-marathon training participants must be currently running 10–15 miles per week for a minimum of 4–6 weeks and have built up to a long run of 6 miles.

    • The training pace will be between 7:30–11 minute miles. Runs start at 6 p.m. on Monday/Wednesday, and 8 a.m. on Saturday.

    Cost

    • Williston Members: No Charge
    • Non-Williston Members: $95 for the season with option of Seasonal Membership and full access to the club for just an additional $10 per month until the season ends.

    Spring Training Season

    Feb 4, 2012 June 19, 2012

    Questions?

    Contact Coach Nancee:

    Running Boston 2012?

    Whether this is your first or your 10th Boston, train to run your best in 2012 and enjoy the experience of a lifetime! You’ve earned it!

    Travel and train with Runners with Heart certified running coach and Boston veteran, Coach Nancee, who will work with you on a one-on-one basis to help you achieve your goals. Our Runners with Heart Boston Training Team is forming now and we’d love to have you join us!

    Training Kick Off scheduled for Sat December 3, 2011.

    Contact Coach Nancee: