Event Description

Come join Team Black Dog and train for the 2022 Mini Marathon and/or Coastal 5K!  Team Black Dog will equip you with the tools and knowledge to help you cross the finish line. Taught by certified running coaches and experienced runners with a passion for the sport, participants will receive individual attention and help along this journey. Virtual participants are encouraged to join!

Prerequisites:

• Mini/Half Marathon Training: Participants should be able to complete a 3-5 mile run or run/walk by start date. (16 min. mile minimum for the MB Mini race)
• 5K Training: There are no prerequisites for this training program.

Orientation Date: This is optional for all participants, a brief team meeting to discuss what workouts will look like, how to access the training plan and coaches, and how to use technology (phones, watches, apps) to assist with training.

• Mini/Half Marathon: Wednesday, July 13, 6:15PM
• 5K: Wednesday, August 17, 6:15PM

Training Start Date:

• Mini/Half Marathon: Wednesday, July 20, 6:15PM
• 5K: Saturday, August 20, 6:15AM

Target Race Date:  

• Coastal 5k: Saturday, October 15, 7:30 AM
• Mini Marathon (13.1): Sunday, October 16th, 7:00AM

Training Cost:

• Half Marathon: $125.00/participant (does not include race entry fee)
• 5K: $75.00/participant (does not include race entry fee)

Program Includes:

• Daily training plan including a variety of workouts, cross training, and rest days
• 2 weekly "coach led" team workouts for training team members only
• Variety of videos, etc. to keep you informed should you choose the virtual option
• 2 week post race reverse taper schedule (Half and Full Marathon only)
• Team Black Dog Technical Shirt
• Discounts on store purchases and race registration.
• Access to private team communication 
• Tips on gear, nutrition, hydration, strength training, warming up, and cooling down.
• Form drills
• Gait analysis during BDRC shop hours
• Race day preparation & plan

Training Week Runs from Black Dog:

• Saturdays-6:15am  Long Run (training team members only)
• Wednesdays-6:15pm Tempo/Speedwork (training team members only)
• Thursdays-6:00pm Easy Pace Group Run/Walk (open to the public-not coach led)