MARATHONFEST.....................

MarathonFest is a training program for the Marathon and Half-Marathon distance, using a flexible training schedule that is appropriate for the Novice Runner to the Advanced Veteran Marathoner. Runners train with other runners of similar pace in designated Pace Groups!

UPCOMING SESSION - SESSION II
Saturday, June 2, 2012 - Sunday, January 13, 2013

*Please note that there is NO Sunday, June 3rd run.
Sunday runs begin Sunday, June 10, 2013

June is the time to begin training for the Fall and early Winter Marathons and Half-Marathons! Train with us for Chicago, Marine Corps, NYC, Space Coast, OUC Half, Jacksonville, Disney…and anything else in between!

Start Time for the FIRST weekend run is 5:45am. After the start date, Start Times and Start Locations will vary! Start times are EARLIER as the mileage gets longer and will vary between 4am and 6am. CHECK YOUR WEEKLY EMAILS!

Sessions	Session I: January - May (Winter/Spring) Session II: June - January (Summer/Fall) Annual Membership is available for January enrollment only
3 Days / Week	Tuesdays - 5:00 am or 6:00 pm workouts - Speed workouts at the track designed for distance training Thursdays - 5:00 am or 6:00 workouts - Hill and tempo runs building strength and endurance! Saturday/Sunday - Start time vary: 4:00 am - 6:00 am - Long runs building endurance with gradual incremental increases in mileage
Prerequisite	Solid running base of 12-15 miles/wk or 4 days/wk for 3 months. Runners must be able to maintain a 13:00 minute mile for 4 miles. Walkers must be able to maintain a 15:00 minute mile for 4 miles. See specific Marathon mileage prerequisites below.
Coach	Coaches and pace groups
Fee	$150 New Members- One Session $130 Alumni Members- One Session
Registration	Online registration will close Thursday, May 24, 2012 Paper registration will close Saturday, June 2, 2012 Registration forms are also available at Track Shack
Contact	Susan Paul, Training Program Director 407.920.1177 or e-mail: susiwellness@aol.com

PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:

• A training schedule
• Coached workouts
• Weekly e-mails
• Runs supported with water and/or sports drink
• Discount Card for merchandise at Track Shack
• Access to Florida Hospital professionals

PACE GROUPS
Each Pace Group has one or more Leaders that plan the route and set the appropriate run pace. All participants must meet these Pace Group pace requirements…check to see if there is a Pace Group for YOU! >> Coaches and Pace Groups

Runners unable to meet MarathonFest’s run pace or mileage requirements, may prefer the Galloway Training Program.

SUMMER/FALL TARGETED RACES & MILEAGE FOR THE FIRST WEEKEND RUN!
CHICAGO, MARINE CORPS, NYC……………...10 miles
SPACE COAST FULL, JACKSONVILLE……….....6 miles
DISNEY FULL and ALL HALF-MARATHONS.…..4 miles

TRAINING LOCATIONS
TUESDAYS - Attend the 5:00 am OR the 6:00 pm Track Workout
- 5:00 am at Glenridge Middle School track, Orlando
- 6:00 pm at Howard Middle School track, Orlando
- Runners should arrive 15-30 minutes EARLY to warm up BEFORE the workout beginss

THURSDAYS - Attend the 5am OR the 6pm Tempo or Hill Run Workout
- 5:00 am at Glenridge Middle School, Orlando
- 6:00 pm BEHIND Glenridge Middle School, Orlando
- Runners should arrive 15-30 minutes EARLY to warm up BEFORE the workout begins

SATURDAYS - 2525 Cady Way, Winter Park Cady Way Bike Trail parking lot
- Meet at the Cady Way Bike Trail parking lot, located across from Brookshire Elementary School, Winter Park.

SUNDAYS - 505 N. Park Ave., Winter Park BEHIND Brandywine’s Deli
- Meet BEHIND Brandywine’s Deli located on Park Ave., Winter Park on Sunday

FIELD TRIPS
We will take some field trips to Apopka and Clermont for hill training on some of our weekend runs. Detailed information will be provided in the weekly emails from the Program Director and your Pace Group Leaders. Make sure you are receiving the weekly emails to stay informed!

Directions to start locations.

HELPFUL LINKS
>> Printable MarathonFest Orientation
>> View Predicted Marathon & Half Marathon times

RAIN POLICY
Training programs run in the rain! Coaches are present for every workout and workouts are only cancelled if lightning is present in the area at that time.

REFUND AND LATE POLICY
RUNNERS REGISTERING AFTER THE START DATE WILL BE CHARGED AN ADDITIONAL $25 FEE. The training fee is non-refundable.

RESTRICTIONS
For safety reasons, baby joggers/strollers, bicycles, rollers skates, in-line skates, and dogs will be prohibited from the training sessions. years of age or older.

NOTE: The Track Shack Fitness Training Programs are designed for persons over the age of 18. Persons younger than 18 interested in training, should check with their school for running/fitness programs or check out Junior Track Shack Running Club.

Registered participants not receiving e-mails should contact Susan Paul at susiwellness@aol.com.

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