2010 Fall Marathon Training

Photo 2009 Fall Marathon Training Group

The Fox River Trail Runners will conduct their annual fall marathon training for area runners.

Last year there were 60 participants who ran from 7:30 to 12:00 minutes per training mile in the program.

All the runners finished the 2009 Chicago or other fall marathons with several setting personal bests or qualifying for the Boston Marathon.

Requirements:

To increase your success we strongly encourage you have a proper training base before entering the program. Here are the requirements:

1.) You have been running consistently for at least one year

2.) You should be able to have a fitness level of consistently running up to 6 miles

3.) You are running at least 18 miles per week on a regular basis

Cost:

$ 50.00 – Previous program participants and/or FRTR members

$ 75.00 – All others

Register:

www.signmeup.com/68670

Training:

Training begins April 25 with the 1st group long run on May 1.

Want to get a head start? Join the Fox River Trail Runners at one of their weekly training runs.

Click here for info

Benefits and what you’ll receive:

24 week Progressive Overload training program and guide developed by Road Runners Club of America Certified Coaches
Saturday long training run with hydration and pace leaders on Great Western Trail across from the entrance to LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles
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 participants
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

Race entry fee is not included. – Register now at www.chicagomarathon.com

What they are saying:

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

I think not only is FRTR Marathon Training a great to join a running group. I think we have the most awesome running group imaginable!! Totally an answer to prayer for me. I never said I would run another marathon.....unless I had support for my long runs and a close trail. I got much more than I asked for. Thank you all so much!

JS- St. Charles

I had a great race yesterday and I am truly happy to have finally "smashed" the 4 hour barrier. I am trying to focus on the fact that I met my goal and took 16 minutes!! off my PR. However, already there is this voice whispering - can I do better. Several factors contributed to this being a great day for me - the weather was obviously one, sticking to a basic plan and not going out "too" fast to avoid bonking was another - but - most important was the coaching both of you have given me over the past 20 some weeks. Your encouragement, training plan, track work outs and running tips played a tremendous part in my preparation. I have learned a great deal during this training period and I am grateful for all the help and time you have given me. I don't think this would have been such a great day without you.

EP – Batavia

Just want to let you know how much I appreciated your investment in our endeavor and in our well-being. Your advice, encouragement, and support were invaluable. Thanks also to all the pace group leaders. I may have run alone (and slower than anyone else) but I never felt isolated or unsupported. Thanks!

B.W. - Geneva