Rockin’ ’n’ Runnin’ Marathon Training Program

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The Rockin’ ’n’ Runnin’ marathon training program starts in early January. The program includes weekly Tuesday night group track workouts and Saturday morning long runs with aid station support, training schedules tailored for three running speeds (12:00 to 10:00 minutes per mile, 10:00 to 7:30 minutes per mile, and 7:30 minutes per mile and faster), seminar speakers, access to a members-only marathon training web site with weekly online photos and long run course maps/route descriptions, and a pre-marathon pasta dinner. It also includes automatic entry into two local races: the Super Bowl 10K and the Sue Krenn 15K.

Rockin’ ’n’ Runnin’ runners come from all walks of life and all levels of experience. Many are running their first 26-miler, while others are hoping to set personal records in repeat performances. Some of the experienced runners serve as leaders within the three groups. They offer additional guidance, from staying on course during long runs to dealing with training interruptions. Weekly mileage builds steadily and safely, but runners entering the program should already be able to run comfortably for thirty minutes. The Rockin’ ’n’ Runnin program does not include a walkers division.

The weekly Tuesday evening track workouts are coached and are preceded by announcements and stretching. Runners will develop proper form and a sense of pace through a variety of exercises, including tempo runs, intervals, fartlek and calisthenics to build core strength. The group atmosphere builds friendships as well as stamina.

The group long runs take place at various locations in San Diego County and include some of the area’s most scenic routes. You and your running buddies will share runs along the beach, the roads and trails of North County, Mission Bay, Coronado, the waterfronts of San Diego Bay and Sunset Cliffs. There will be a two-hour marathon pace run held in Mission Bay that will be followed by a Family Potluck.

The weekly seminars are held before and/or after the group long run on Saturday mornings. Previous seminar topics have included: nutrition, core training, weight training and cross training for marathoners, injury prevention and treatment, choosing the right shoe, improving breathing patterns and balance, pain relief and sports performance, information on massage and chiropractic, mental preparation for the marathon and motivational speeches by local coaches and athletes.

Your family and friends will be invited to join you at a pre-marathon pasta dinner (a modest fee will be charged for your guests) - a carbo-loading evening that will fill your body and spirit with energy before the big event. In addition, the track club will have a special meeting place after the marathon for everyone to reunite and rejoice in their victories.

Enrollment opens in the fall prior to the next marathon.

By enrolling in the marathon training program you also join the San Diego Track Club for a full year and are entitled to all the benefits of track club membership, including discounts at numerous local running stores and in local races.

Coaches

Paul Greer
San Diego Track Club Coach
(858) 573-1500

North County Division Coach David Kloz
David Kloz is a local distance running enthusiast with over 10 years coaching experience. He was a top rated junior distance runner in the Czech Republic as a teenager and earned All-American honors at Cal State San Marcos while training under the tutelage of the legendary Steve Scott. He holds personal bests of 2:29 in the marathon and 1:06 in the half-marathon, but is best known for consistently being amongst the top runners in local races.

David Kloz
San Diego Track Club Coach
760-672-8138

Registration is Now Closed for 2010

FAQs about the RnRMTP 2010:

• Should I be running now?
  Yes. In order to keep up with the training program’s increase in mileage, by January 9, 2010 you should be running 3 times a week for at least 20 minutes each time.
• Is there an Age Requirement?
  Yes. You must be 18 years of age or older on January 9, 2010 to be accepted into the SDTC’s RnR2010 training program.
• Is there training for 'walkers?'
  No. The RnRMTP does not include a 'walkers' division.
• Are there sign-up discounts available?
  No. There are no discounts for the RnR training program.
• How long will registration remain open?
  Registration at Active.com will remain open until the program fills up; 600 athletes will be accepted into the Metro division, 100 into the North County division (north of highway 56).
• Is the SDTC’s 2010 RnRMTP affiliated with the Galloway training program?
  No. The SDTC’s RnR marathon training program encourages people to run the entire marathon.
• Does the 2010 RnRMTP accept runners who will be training for a marathon other than the June 6, 2010, Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon?
  Yes. Many of us run other marathons besides and in addition to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon. There is usually a small group of runners that trains with the RnRMTP early in the program and then breaks off and runs the Boston Marathon in April. Coach Paul Greer will design a training schedule for your particular marathon if you contact him after you enroll. The RnRMTP is designed to train athletes for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, but that does not mean you are obligated to run the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon.
• Can I continue coached training after the Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon?
  Yes, all SDTC members are welcome at the weekly workouts; the workouts are Tuesday evenings at 5:30 throughout the year.
• Whom can I contact with questions?
  Contact SDTC Coach and RnR Program Director via .