Half Marathon Program
Registration for the 2009 season is now closed. Registration will reopen in March 2010.
MCRRC’s Half Marathon Training Program is designed for runners who are accustomed to running middle distances and who want to prepare for their first distance event or improve upon their past half marathon performance. The 15-week program targets the Parks Half Marathon Race which takes place, Sunday, September 13, 2009.
Running and Racing Prerequisites
Each HM registrant should have a weekly mileage base of at least 14 miles and be able to run six continuous miles. Please plan to run a race within 3 months prior to the start of the program so that you are placed in the appropriate pace group.
A 10K finishing race time of no more than 74 min (58 min for a 5-mile race) is required.
Workout Schedule
Weekly Tuesday Workouts
Participants will meet Tuesdays at 6:30 PM Montgomery College, Rockville campus track, 51 Mannakee St.,Rockville, MD 20850. These workouts will focus on building leg strength and speed through running intervals as well as hill workouts. The schedule will also include a number of trail runs at different locations.
Saturday Long Runs
Our long runs will help develop endurance and will take place each Saturday. Distances will increase and then taper as the program progresses. The location and starting times for the Saturday long runs will vary.
Orientation
Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 6:30 PM, Montgomery College, Rockville campus track. Please come to the track bleachers ready to run, as we will do a running "tour" of the campus and track immediately following the meeting.
Pace Groups
Your pace group assignment will be based on the 10K and/or 5M race times that you enter upon registering.
Program Fee and Volunteer Requirement
The non-refundable fee for this training program is $60.00. This payment covers the 15 week program, your race entry fee, and a technical training shirt.
MCRRC is a volunteer organization, as are all its programs, including the Half Marathon Program. To continue to promote volunteerism, our participants will also be asked to volunteer in at least one club race or event. We will make you aware of those opportunities as they arise.
NOTE: MCRRC Membership Is Required. See About MCRRC for more information and to join.
Communications
We use our Yahoo! group, HM Yahoo site to post our schedule, training program and tips, announcements, and discussion topics. You must join this group to participate in the program. Please click the HM Yahoo site link and follow the instructions to join. You need to provide your full name and email address and indicate that you are a member of the 2009 Half Marathon program.
2009 Program Staff
Head Coach
- Mary Foster *Please contact Mary with any questions
Assistant Coaches
- Lou Shapiro
- Paul Foster
Group Coaches
- Noelle Heyman
- Karen Craney
- Beth Serepca
- Wanda Walters
- Don Shulman
Administrator
- Wanda Walters
Safety Coordinator
- Patricia Maloney