2012 Fall Marathon & Half Marathon Training Programs – Walkers & Runners Welcome!
As the Official Training Program of the Flying Pig Marathon & Half Marathon…we hope you decide to come join us for your fall marathon or half marathon training! If you are considering training for a Fall Marathon or Half-Marathon, we think we have the program just right for you. Whether you are a marathoner or half-marathoner, runner or walker, beginner or veteran…we have the perfect program to fit your needs.
Fall Training Program Informational Meetings
Wednesday, May 30 & Tuesday, June 5 at 7:30 pm at the O’Bryonville Running Spot
Wednesday, June 13 at 7:00 pm at the Newport Running Spot
Read on for more info…
In addition to a Kentucky marathon and half marathon training option, we will also be offering a Sunday morning long run option for any runners training for a full or half marathon. We will also be sub-dividing the marathon and half marathon groups relative to pace to make your experience with us even more beneficial.
Here’s a list of programs along with start dates and more details… “Ohio” Fall Marathon Running will begin on Saturday, June 16 at the Running Spot in O’Bryonville at 7:00 am. This group will regularly meet at a variety of locations on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm and Saturday mornings at 7:00 am. We do ask that marathoners come in with a 5-6 mile base running level. “Kentucky” Fall Marathon Running will begin on Saturday, June 16 at the Running Spot in Newport at 7:00 am. This group will regularly meet at Running Spot Newport on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm and Saturday mornings at 7:00 am. We do ask that marathoners come in with a 5-6 mile base running level. “Ohio” Fall Half Marathon Running will begin on Saturday, June 23 at the Running Spot in O’Bryonville at 7:30 am. This group will regularly meet at a variety of locations on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm and Saturday mornings at 7:30 am. This is a great program for beginning runners and run/walkers. “Kentucky” Fall Half Marathon will begin on Saturday, June 23 at the Running Spot in Newport at 7:30 am. This group will regularly meet at our Running Spot Newport on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm and Saturday mornings at 7:30 am. This group will accommodate all levels and cater to those that find our Kentucky location more convenient. Fall Marathon & Half-Marathon Walking Program will begin on Wednesday, June 20 at the Running Spot in O’Bryonville at 6:30 pm. This group will meet on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm and Saturday mornings at 7:00 am. This is a great program for those who want to walk a marathon or half-marathon, but realize that running one is not an option. All pace levels are welcome and absolutely no previous experience is required.
The cost of all of these programs is $100 and will include some very nice perks. To register, visit our website at www.runningspot.com and click on the Training Programs page or visit anyone of our Running Spot locations.
Though not designed for one specific race, our primary event is the Columbus marathon & Half Marathon on October 21st. Throughout the training, you will receive a month-by-month training schedule along with excellent guidance from our staff of over 40 coaches whose primary job is to help get you prepared for the marathon or half marathon of your choice. Yes, schedules can be modified to fit your specific event. In addition, we’ll do our best to make it a fun, socially interactive, team-building atmosphere…and maybe hit a Happy Hour or two along the way. For further information, email one of the following coaches: Marathon Run – Joe Fung fallmarathontraining@gmail.com Rod Thomas rod@runningspot.com
Half Marathon Run – Cathy Russo russoclr@msn.com Jeff Branhan jbranhan@aol.com Walkers - Rich Weber rich@runningspot.com
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