Fall 2014

Endurance Training

Is running a marathon or half still on your "bucket list"? 

Want to improve a previous race performance?  

Registered for a fall full or half marathon? 

Don't train by yourself!    

Join trained FRTR coaches and runners to make your goal a success!

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About

The Fox River Trail Runners will conduct their annual fall half and full marathon training for area runners.  Participants will be coached by RRCA Certified Running Coaches, schooled with the latest classroom training.  

Studies show training with a group is a great way accomplish your goals, get through challenging runs from a mental and physical standpoint. You will have some FUN and maybe make some new friends. 

Training for a marathon begins May 24  with the first group run   Our training program schedule can be adjusted for any fall full or half marathon.  Half Marathon training begins July 12  with the first group run.  

Groups runs are held Saturdays, 7:00 a.m. at Fabyan East Forest Preserve, 1500 Crissey Ave/IL Route 25,  Geneva, IL.  We will meet by the Fabyan Windmill.   MAP LINK  

The training route is a combination of asphalt and crushed limestone surface.   It incorporates much of the Fox Valley Marathon races course and also simulates conditions you will encounter during the Chicago Marathon.

Pace Groups

A variety of pace groups ranging from 8:00 to 12:00 minutes per mile will be available, monitored by a Pace Group Leader.  These Pace Group Leaders are experienced marathoners and several are certified RRCA coaches. They will be there to coach you along the run, provide support, and answer questions you have to the best of their ability. Don't know what pace to run?  Don't worry, the coaches will guide you into the correct group.

Distances  

Marathoners:  The first Saturday training run is 6 miles for beginners, 8 miles for intermediate and 10 miles for advanced participants. The longest run of our training program is twenty miles. Your desired training and ability will determine how many 20 mile runs you tackle.                    

Half Marathoners: The first Saturday training run is 3 miles for beginners, 4 miles for intermediate and 6 miles for advanced participants

 Suggested Requirements

In order to enhance your opportunity for success, we strongly encourage you to have an adequate training base in place before entering the program. We recommend the following:

 Marathoners

• You have been running consistently for at least one year
• You are running at least 18 miles per week on a regular basis
• You have completed one run of six miles or more within the previous month

Half Marathoners

• Running at any pace two to three days a week

Schwag and other Benefits

• 18 week (10 week half marathon) Progressive Overload training program and guide developed by Road Runners Club of America Certified Coaches
• Saturday pace leader led long training run with hydration (water/sports drink) 
  
• Mid-week group runs to keep your running on track
• Access to indoor facility which includes a gear check, bathrooms, food, water, Gatorade and at Chicago Marathon. Fox Valley Marathon particpants get access to club gear check tent with pre/post nutrition.
• Technical shirts for the first 100 registrants
• Weekly e-mail messages with tips on training
• Seminars and clinics by runners and athletes on training methods and goals, injury prevention & shoe selection and apparel, core strengthening, speed training and race day strategy & recovery
• Discounts at Dick Pond Athletics, Geneva Running Outfitters.
• Speed Training for the Intermediate and Advanced Levels

Are you an experienced marathon runner?  Join our pace leader team. Contact Coach Mark Sekelsky, secretary@foxrivertrailrunners.org  

Cost:    Compare us to other programs and SAVE!!!

Full Marathon           FRTR Members -  $65.00       Non Members -  $75.00

Half Marathon           FRTR Members -  $45.00       Non Members -  $55.00

Note: After June 6, all fees will increase

You can join FRTR by clicking HERE

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What previous participants have said about FRTR Marathon/ Half Training  . . .

I still can't believe I ran in a Marathon this year and I could have never have accomplished it without the encouragement, coaching and good will of the trainers, pacers and the 10:30 pace group.

K.F. – Geneva, IL

I never thought I could ever run a marathon. But after all the training runs, the great tips and advise from the runners, and all the encouragement from everyone, I am now a marathoner. Thanks to everyone & I hope that we all meet back next year!

A.H. -  Elgin, IL

As someone who did not contribute anything (expect for showing up)
I’d like to say thanks to everyone for the entire summer.

Thanks to all the pacers,

Thanks to the people that put out all the Gatorade,

Thanks to all the people that organized both parties,

Thanks to all the other runners for all the good cheer,

And most of all . . . thanks to the Tom and the folks at the top who organized the whole deal.

T.C. – Geneva, IL

Thank you, Gracias, Merci, Mahalo, Shukriya, Danke, Arigato, Takk!!!

Thank you so much for your encouragement, patience, and coaching throughout the training season. Last year I trained alone and was jealous of those lucky runners on the trail that had water. I joined FRTR Marathon Training for the water stops, but what I found was a group of great friends. No I take that back, I found an extended family on the trail. Thanks to the pace leaders that ran with us and for the care you showed when you circled back after a long run to encourage slow runners like me at the end. Thanks to all my friends for caring and encouraging me.

JB – St. Charles

Thank so much to everyone for the outstanding training program, the words of encouragement, the weekly emails, the great conversation on the trail, the friendships developed, the folks who put out the water and Gatorade every week, the pacers and the overall fantastic experience! I trained by myself last year and didn't meet anyone on my long runs - this year, I met some outstanding individuals and it was a pleasure running with you!

BB – Elgin