Event Description

Join Ridgefield Running Company this summer for a training season that will get you across the finish line of the Pamby Ridgefield Half Marathon, the Philadelphia Marathon

or any other fall half or full.

Designed with busy runners in mind, you will be guided by RRCA Certified Coach Nancy Barlow and lead by experienced pace leaders over the course of 13 weeks (half) or 16 weeks (full) to help you have your best race ever. There will be an informational/welcome Zoom session on Thursday, July 9. 

• Both the Half and Full programs kick off Saturday, August 1 at 7 AM at Ridgefield Running Company. (note that some mornings we will start at 6AM to beat the heat when the runs get longer)

For the $79 Half Marathon, and $99 for the Full Marathon training you will receive:

• An exclusive, 12 week (half) or 16 week (full) training plan designed to get you over the finish line with a smile
• Access to certified coaches
• Experienced pace leaders for weekly Saturday long runs
• Closed group on Facebook for support and encouragement
• Demos and events for Saturday mornings, and special informational clinics just for you
• An exclusive trainee tech tee

WHAT'S NEW IN 2020:

• We will aim for a 5:1 ratio of trainees-to-pace leaders
• All hydration and fuel will be BYO.
• No post-race food like pancakes or oatmeal (sad face)
• Everyone will be required to wear a mask or buff when gathering before and after runs (but is optional during runs)
• The post-run gatherings will be limited to outside-only and the number of people inside to shop or buy fuel, etc will be limited also.
• Possible rolling start times for group runs

PREREQUISITES:

In order to be successful with this program, we ask that you have fulfilled the following prerequisites: For the Half Marathon Program, you must be able to run a minimum of 4 - 5 miles in one workout (the first week of the program, the long run is 5 miles). For the full marathon program, you must have run a half marathon within the past 12 months and be able to do a long run of 6 miles in the first week of the program.

Additional Information:

• Group runs are once per week on Saturday mornings and leave from 423 Main Street unless otherwise noted; most runs will start at 7:00 AM (some may start earlier due to heat or length of run -- you'll know in advance if the start time changes.)

• The planned route of the week will be emailed to you on a weekly basis; it will be one of our four standard routes or a combination thereof.

• We have pace leaders available for long run paces of 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, and 12:00+ (named affectionately the "Party in the Back."). The party in the back will be doing walk-run intervals (TBD). You are not married to any one pace group. If you're not sure which pace group, go conservative (slower). You long run pace is :45-1:30 SLOWER than you desired race pace. 

• Expect to do 3-4 runs per week (one of them being long), and cross train once per week. You will get the full plan with detailed explanations once you sign up.

• Since some Saturdays will start pre-dawn due to heat or mileage, you are required to have a hi-viz vest, light-up vest, or other way to be seen on the roads, since some of the runs will start pre-dawn. A headlamp or a pop of reflectivity on your clothing is not enough.

• We'll have a fun, supportive (and optional) Facebook group available for you to join once you are in. You can find training partners and post your #proofofrun from your vacation for accountability!