Event Description
Red Coyote’s Half/Full Marathon Training Program is designed to help you train for the OKC Memorial Marathon but can be used to train for any spring half or full marathon. All abilities are welcome! Whether you're a runner/walker attempting your first endurance event or you're shooting for a new PR, there's a place for you! Walking pace groups are exclusive to the Half Marathon distance due to the race time cut off. In our Red Coyote program, we think sharing the training journey with friends working to achieve a common goal is the best part and makes every run more fun! We'll help you achieve your goal safely by a gradual and strategic increase in your training mileage. We give instruction on proper hydration, nutrition, injury prevention, running form, training principles, as well as other areas to help you have a successful race. We have over 80 experienced pace group coaches who will support you and keep you motivated!
Registration and Cost
Our 16-week program is FREE this season! You will have the option to purchase a training shirt during registration but it is not required. Shirts will be ordered and printed once registration closes in January and will be distributed about midway through the training cycle. The welcome email, training handbook and link to the Facebook page will be sent out in mid December a couple weeks prior to the start of training.
Train with the Pack
What does Train with the Pack mean? A supportive, fun, and diverse group and pack coaches to keep you motivated!
• Coached Sunday morning group long run/walks and Tuesday morning or evening tempo/hill workouts
• Motivational and educational materials provided by pace group leaders and peers
• Weekly training schedules
• Exclusive deals on Brooks products and a Brooks "Train with the Pack" Program technical shirt or tank for sale this season
• Exclusive offerings for training program participants with community partners (free yoga classes, cross training, physical therapists consults, etc.)
• Post Memorial Marathon Party
• Lots of fun, new friends, social gatherings, and celebration!
Questions?
Come to one of our three informational meetings, each meeting will last approximately 30-45 minutes, or until all questions have been answered. All meetings are in person at Red Coyote Classen Curve. The second meeting on 12/13 will also have a Zoom option for those unable to meet in person.
• Tuesday, November 30th at 7:00 PM (In Person)
• Monday, December 13th at 7:00 PM (In Person and Zoom)
• Wednesday, December 29th at 7:00 PM (In Person)
•••••SCHEDULE•••••
There will be a meet and greet for all participants on Sunday, January 2nd from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Red Coyote Classen Curve. This is a great chance to meet your coaches and fellow participants!
The kickoff workout will be Tuesday, January 4th at 6:00pm at Red Coyote Classen Curve. Starting week 2 on January 11th, there will be both a 5:00am and 6:00pm option every Tuesday.
Sunday morning group long run/walks will be at Red Coyote Classen Curve starting at 6:30am through April 10th. The final long run will take place on Saturday, April 16th and will be a scavenger hunt/brunch from a location TBD.
