It’s time to start training for your fall half/full marathon. Consider the summer session of the Runners By Choice Half/Full Group!
Guest Speaker – Krista DuChene
This Thursday’s summer session kickoff will feature guest speaker Krista DuChene. Krista – the “marathon mom” – is a mother of three and the second-fastest Canadian marathoner of all time.
Krista will be speaking about what it takes to train for your first half or full marathon, as well as previewing her keynote speech for this September’s Harvest Half Pasta Dinner.
This event is open to the public. Drop by for the opportunity to meet the coach, ask questions, mingle with other members, and sign up in-person! Krista will start speaking at 6:00 and the group will leave for their first run at 6:30.
Group Details
Dates: The summer/fall session starts Thursday July 3rd at 6pm and continues until the end of October.
Location: Runners’ Choice in Waterloo
Runs: Quality runs take place on Thursday evenings (i.e. tempo, hills, intervals), long runs on Sundays starting at 7:15 am during July and August and switching to 8:15am in the fall. Distances vary depending on the number of weeks until runners’ goal races, and whether they are training for a half or full marathon.
Cost: $59.95
Whether it’s your first half, you’re looking to improve your previous performances, or you’re looking for a great group to keep you company, this is the group for you!
History
The Runners By Choice Marathon and Half Marathon Group has been going strong for many years. Group runners have done hundreds of races around Waterloo Region, Canada and the world. The goal is to help runners of all levels achieve their personal goals as they sweat it out on the hills, trails and roads. By working together as a group, runners help push each other through tough training sessions to get stronger and fitter.
Read about the Winter 2014 Runners By Choice Group before and after their spring marathon.
Coach
Runners By Choice is coached by Michele Craddock, an avid runner for over 25 years. Since finishing her first race, a 3km at the Waterloo Classic, Michele has gone on to complete 20 marathons around the world, including five Boston Marathons. She has also coached hundreds of runners in achieving their goals.
Five Aspects to Consider
1. This group is for all levels, including beginners
2. Group fee includes a $25 gift card for Runners’ Choice
3. It’s a great bargain for an experienced coach
4. It’s 10 weeks of fun!
5. Meeting new runners and hearing about their experiences is a great way to learn. Many Runners By Choice members come back session after session, and it’s not unusual for strong bonds and friendships to form within the group.
Upcoming Races
So far for this upcoming session we have runners training for the Harvest Half, Quebec City Marathon, Niagara Falls Marathon and Half Marathon, Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon and Half Marathon, Vulture Bait 25km Trail Run, Run For The Toad 25km and the California International Marathon in Sacramento, just to name a few.
To find out more about this fabulous group, email Tiffany
