Fall Half Marathon Training Program Kick-Off

St Pete Running Company is offering a 10-week Half Marathon Training Group and we’re kicking off the program on Saturday, Sept 2nd at 7:30 AM. Meet at the store for this fun, informative, and uplifting training group. Be rewarded with great fitness and friends. Experience the satisfaction of a great training program led by expert coaches and an epic finish line.

Sign up in store or online —> https://stpeterunningco.com/shop-online/?fp=fall-half-marathon-training-program

When and Where?  

·      This ten-week course commences on Saturday, September 2^nd at 7:30AM, meeting at St Pete Running Company.

·      The target race is the St. Pete Run Fest Half Marathon

·       You do not have to do the target race. You may have a different fall race and/or just looking for an awesome group to train with for the fall.

·      Training sessions will take place at different areas around the community including: St. Pete Running Company, the nearby parks, neighborhoods, Boyd Hill, downtown St. Pete and the Pinellas Trail.

Our weekly group training session will include:

·      Long Runs– Will be Saturday mornings and vary throughout our area

·      Speed Training – We will be integrated into our highly successful track program which meets on Wednesdays 5:30 am or 6:30pm at Northside Christian School track.

·      Training Run – These will take place on Monday nights from St Pete Running Company.

·      You don’t have to attend every training schedule, we will email you a weekly workout schedule for the runs you are not able to make to do on your own.

Who this program is for?

This program is designed for Novice to Intermediate runners who usually share any/all of these goals.

·      Understand the importance of staying healthy and want guidance/leadership to help them achieve their goals.

·      Want to tick a half marathon off the bucket list.

·      Want to run a faster time than they have ever gone before.

·      Hope to enjoy running and make sure they’re not going to get injured.

·      Should be able to run/walk 3-4 miles prior to joining the half marathon program

Why join this program?

·      Accomplishment, physical fitness, weight management through the holidays, injury prevention and most importantly…. It’s FUN!

·      Camaraderie from dozens of other like-minded runners.

·      Accountability – it’s much easier to make yourself go to training if you know there is a friendly & supportive group waiting for you to join them!

·      Guidance and Coaching: We have an expert team of coaches who will guide you from start to finish. We believe in educating runners so expect to learn a lot about running throughout this course.

Cost & What is included:

$200 (only $20 a week!)

All Participants Receive:

• Weekly training plan
• Group training with other runners
• 20% discount on your entire purchase on Sept 3rd and then 10% off store purchases until the end of the program
• Free St Pete Running Company shirt
• Free access to any paid training session put on by SPRC during this time period (excluding Swimming)
• Race entry discount for St. Pete Run Fest Half Marathon