MDRA has partnered with the Twin Cities Marathon to offer a training program aimed at preparing runners to race the TCM 5K or TCM 10K run on the day before the marathon, Saturday, October 2, 2010. If you are new to racing, or you want to improve your time, this is the class for you!
The first class met this past Wednesday, August 11, however, there are still 7 weeks left! The class meets every Wednesday evening in Edina from 6:00 to 7:30 pm (the next class meets at TC Running Co in Eden Prairie). Each class will focus on a different aspect of running and training including injury prevention techniques, proper nutrition, core strength and race strategies!
The cost of the class is $60, which includes a special training program designed for you, USATF-certified coaching, a running singlet AND MDRA membership. MDRA membership entitles you to major discounts at local running stores, the official Run Minnesota MDRA magazine and the always popular training log book (retails for $15). This is an incredible deal!
The four coaches represent the best and most experienced Minnesota has to offer:
Kathryn Benhardus A USATF Certified Level One Coach and competitive masters runner, Kathryn is captain of the MDRA grand masters women’s USATF team circuit team and the grand masters women’s relay team, Do Not Go Gentle. They run ultra relays all over the country and have set age group course records. She has run many local races including 25 marathons, and won her age group in the MDRA Grand Prix for 2007. She coached track at the middle school level and has coached beginning runners for 11 years. Kathryn is currently the secretary of the MDRA board.
Nobby Hashizume Co-founder of the Lydiard Foundation (www.lydiardfoundation.org) to promote the Lydiard method of endurance training. Please check out the website or Google if you’re interested. A former professional running coach for Hitachi, Ltd. in Japan, he is currently coaching several ladies including a 2:50 female runner from Albuquerque, NM, and a couple of young ladies in Chicago via email/phone. He has been involved in running for over 35 years.
Gloria Jansen USATF Certified Level One Coach and a nationally recognized masters runner from White Bear Lake who has been running since 1986. She has completed 49 marathons and participates in many road races of all distances. She started coaching beginning runners in 2000 and has served as MDRA president.
Phyllis Stokke Phyllis is living proof that the MDRA beginning running program works! She started running with us five years ago. Inspired by the camaraderie and love of running that all the runners have found through this program, she keeps coming back. A cancer survivor who lives and works in Eden Prairie, Phyllis focuses on 5K runs.
If you're interested, check out the website for more information! If you would like to sign up, contact Heidi at hmiler (at) hotmail (dot) com. Or you can just show up to the next class which is meeting at TC Running Company in Eden Prairie at 6pm, August 18.
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Friday, August 13, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Looking to Fall
And by fall I mean autumn, not the falling like I do at least monthly on my runs.
So, now that Grandma's and the bulk of the spring marathons are behind us, it's time to look ahead tofall autumn.
Twin Cities Marathon anyone? How about Chicago? Or Des Moines? Whistlestop? The Belize City Celebration of Central America Fall Marathon? So many choices this fall, and yet we have one class to meet your needs.
It doesn't matter what marathon you run this fall, MDRA has an affordable option for you. The MDRA Fall Marathon Training Program.
Click here for more information.
In summary, Heidi from the office says:
Fall Marathon Class starts on June 22, 2010 (tonight) with an informational session at the ECC at 7:00 p.m. in room 351 (no run that night).
The first run is on Saturday, June 26 from the Sears Building in St. Paul off of Rice and University. Registration at 6:30 a.m., run at 7:00 a.m.
New this year, MDRA is offering a $20 class discount for anyone who has taken the class before and is bringing a new runner to the class. They can send the form in less $20 and make a note on their registation form the new runners name.
WE DO have TCM entries available! Up to 50, we should be able to accomodate anyone who needs one. Had a few inquiries on that this week.
This year I will be coaching the class again with Marty Humphrey and Anne Walztoni. So please come and join us. If you can't sign up tonight, we will be registering people on Saturday and throughout the class.
Our class meets every Saturday morning and Tuesday evening. We provide a training schedule based on experience and background mileage. We can also personalize your training plan to meet your performance goals. And while this class is targeted around TCM, we do have runners training for Whistlestop, Chicago, and other fall marathons. As coaches, we tweak your plan to meet your target marathon date.
The class offers a nice range of repeat class members and rookie marathoners. In general the ability of our class members ranges from sub 2:50 to 6:00. There really is room for everyone and we welcome all comers. So come and join us for a fun summer and fall of running!
So, now that Grandma's and the bulk of the spring marathons are behind us, it's time to look ahead to
Twin Cities Marathon anyone? How about Chicago? Or Des Moines? Whistlestop? The Belize City Celebration of Central America Fall Marathon? So many choices this fall, and yet we have one class to meet your needs.
It doesn't matter what marathon you run this fall, MDRA has an affordable option for you. The MDRA Fall Marathon Training Program.
Click here for more information.
In summary, Heidi from the office says:
Fall Marathon Class starts on June 22, 2010 (tonight) with an informational session at the ECC at 7:00 p.m. in room 351 (no run that night).
The first run is on Saturday, June 26 from the Sears Building in St. Paul off of Rice and University. Registration at 6:30 a.m., run at 7:00 a.m.
New this year, MDRA is offering a $20 class discount for anyone who has taken the class before and is bringing a new runner to the class. They can send the form in less $20 and make a note on their registation form the new runners name.
WE DO have TCM entries available! Up to 50, we should be able to accomodate anyone who needs one. Had a few inquiries on that this week.
This year I will be coaching the class again with Marty Humphrey and Anne Walztoni. So please come and join us. If you can't sign up tonight, we will be registering people on Saturday and throughout the class.
Our class meets every Saturday morning and Tuesday evening. We provide a training schedule based on experience and background mileage. We can also personalize your training plan to meet your performance goals. And while this class is targeted around TCM, we do have runners training for Whistlestop, Chicago, and other fall marathons. As coaches, we tweak your plan to meet your target marathon date.
The class offers a nice range of repeat class members and rookie marathoners. In general the ability of our class members ranges from sub 2:50 to 6:00. There really is room for everyone and we welcome all comers. So come and join us for a fun summer and fall of running!
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