by Donna Creditor
2012 Spring Marathon & Half Marathon
Training Program Overview!
- Kick-off meeting at 6pm on Thursday, January 12 at Northpoint Elementary School, to outline the training program, answer questions and provide training schedules.
- Organized long runs begin the weekend of January 14-15 at 8am. Meet at the Allers shelter at the triangle on Constitution Trail, just off Linden street behind the Normal Parks and Recreation building.
- Informational meetings will be on the 4 Thursdays following the kick-off meeting. Topics include Stretching, Hydration/Nutrition, Strength Training and Tips & Strategies from a panel of experts.
- The informational meetings will also be at Northpoint Elementary School, from 6-7pm.
Thinking about running a marathon or half marathon this spring? Don’t want to do all those long runs by yourself? How about joining the Lake Run Club Spring Marathon & Half Marathon training group? This program is based on a 15-week build-up for the Illinois Marathon in late April and the Flying Pig Marathon in early May. It would also work for other spring marathons, many of which are listed on the web. (e.g. The Marathon Guide US calendar)
The Spring Marathon Training Program is ideal for runners who have never attempted the 26.2/13.1 distance. The only requirements are that you are running 15-25 miles a week and are able to run 8 continuous miles (5 for half marathoners) without stopping. You should be able to accomplish this by the first run of the program.
The Spring Marathon Training Program is ideal for runners who have never attempted the 26.2/13.1 distance. The only requirements are that you are running 15-25 miles a week and are able to run 8 continuous miles (5 for half marathoners) without stopping. You should be able to accomplish this by the first run of the program.
- Proven training schedules from Hal Higdon.com. This takes the high-mileage week pressures off the first-timer and gradually eases them into the marathon training.
- The support of training with a group; especially important for the longer weekend runs.
- The opportunity to tap the experienced, brilliant minds of seasoned marathoners.
- They have a special section, newsletter and other items for debut marathoners
- The race is a short drive from Bloomington-Normal
- The course is flat
- The field is large so you always have someone to run with
- The race is fun! There are many spectators to cheer you on along the way!
- They have various training aids on their website
- The Health and Fitness Expo
Registration
The registration fee is $45 for Lake Run Club members and $55 for non-LRC members. Subtract $10 if you do not want the training program shirt.The fee includes:
- 15 weeks of organized group long runs
- Informative speakers in the first 5 weeks
- Marathon training schedule
- For non-members, membership in the Lake Run Club (a $15 value)
- LRC Marathon training shirt (optional)
Click here to register for the Spring Marathon Training Program. (The program fee does not include your registration into a race. You must register for that separately, on your own)
What to Expect:
· At our first meeting, program information, training schedules, and a schedule of future meetings will be distributed.
· Group long runs will be held Saturday and Sunday mornings at 8am starting Saturday, January 14. Gatorade and water will be supplied along the way. See Opportunities to Run with Others for the starting location and a map.
· We will set drinks out for the run in most weather conditions, however in the event of severe winter conditions, training may be cancelled that day. Please check the LRC facebook page or your email for cancellation information.
· Groups will form up and leave from the shelter. It will be up to you to partner up with your fellow runners. Veteran marathoners, usually lead the way and offer advice and encouragement. Running with others is a great way to keep yourself going through those long miles!
