Runner's Den 2020 Fall Virtual Training Promotion
With the current environment created by the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been determined that the responsible and safe path for the 2020 Runner's Den Fall Training Program to proceed will be to convert to a virtual format this season. This is not what we had hoped to present for our 10th year training celebration and we will certainly return to our traditional format next year.
So exactly what will program include? While maintaining the weekly training programs digitally and dispensing weekly training information by email and video, we will be eliminating the traditional Saturday group runs/gatherings. This, of course, is a loss to all of us as it has been the base of the program for nine years. It is suggested that participants do their long runs on their own or perhaps with one/two other runners.
The exception will be our staging of one, longish group training run held on Saturday, November 28 (2 weeks prior to RDSHM) in preparation for the Runner's Den Scottsdale Half Marathon. (Covid conditions permitting) This training run will include course aid (bottled water) and the traditional course set-up. In addition, staging will include a rolling start from 6am - 7am plus masks will be required while around the staging area at Runner's Den.
The training program/promotion incorporates participation the 2020 Virtual 3TV Phoenix 10K and targets the Runner's Den Scottsdale Half Marathon (possibly Virtual) but it will be held) on December 13th.
So exactly what will program include? While maintaining the weekly training programs digitally and dispensing weekly training information by email and video, we will be eliminating the traditional Saturday group runs/gatherings. This, of course, is a loss to all of us as it has been the base of the program for nine years. It is suggested that participants do their long runs on their own or perhaps with one/two other runners.
The exception will be our staging of one, longish group training run held on Saturday, November 28 (2 weeks prior to RDSHM) in preparation for the Runner's Den Scottsdale Half Marathon. (Covid conditions permitting) This training run will include course aid (bottled water) and the traditional course set-up. In addition, staging will include a rolling start from 6am - 7am plus masks will be required while around the staging area at Runner's Den.
The training program/promotion incorporates participation the 2020 Virtual 3TV Phoenix 10K and targets the Runner's Den Scottsdale Half Marathon (possibly Virtual) but it will be held) on December 13th.
Program Fee: $125
2020 VIRTUAL TRAINING PROMOTION FEATURES
- $100/$125.00 credit at Runner’s Den. $100.00 credit when applied to any regularly priced gear in the store or $125.00 credit applied to any regularly priced New Balance, Brooks, Hoka, Saucony or ASICS footwear purchased by December 15, 2020. $100.00 unused credits are good for (2) years.
- Access to (1) $15.00 entry into the 2020 Virtual 3TV Phoenix 10K, Half Marathon, 5K or (1) $25 entry into the Triple Play Regularly $25/$40 (Participant competes in all three distances on their choice of courses, race week)
- Access to (1) discounted (TBD) entry into the Runner's Den Scottsdale Half Marathon (possibly Virtual) on December 13th, 2020. Fee will be determined when race registration formally is announced and registration opens
- Access to (1) $22 entry into the 43rd annual Runner’s Den Pancake Run on February 7th, 2021, Race is limited to the first 2,000 entrants and fills fast. This guarantees you a spot. (Currently anticipated to be staged as the same event you've enjoyed for the past 43 years)
- Newly designed Runner’s Den technical running shirt ($25 Value) (We promise, this shirt will not say "I participated in the Runner's Den 2020 Virtual training program and all I got was this lousy t'shirt)
- One pair of FEETURES technical socks ($13 Value)
- A 13 week virtual training program, beginning September 19th, 2020. 10K program and Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels for the 1/2 Marathon are offered online for you to follow.
- One, longish group training run held on Saturday, November 28 (2 weeks prior to RDSHM) in preparation for the Runner's Den Scottsdale Half Marathon (possibly Virtual). This training run will include course aid (bottled water) and the traditional course set-up. In addition, staging will include a rolling start from 6am - 7am, with masks being required while around the staging area at Runner's Den. Of course we will have chocolate milk at the end.
- Weekly email correspondence with program updates, reference materials and articles.
- Permanent membership into the Runner’s Den Customer Rewards Program.
- 10% discount on all non-credit, regularly priced in-store Runner’s Den purchases through 12/31/20. Fine print: excludes purchases of gift cards and Garmin products.
- Got an individual training question or injury issue? Contact us and we'll get back quickly with a suggestion or referral..
2020 Fall Training Promotion Registration Now Open: Fee $125
Are you interested in running this great race but are new to the sport and not sure how to go about getting ready? Maybe you are thinking of running your first 1/2 marathon but don't know which training schedule is best for you. Perhaps you are an experienced road racer and just interested in finding a great group of folks to virtually train with. If any of these descriptions fit you, or you simply want to improve your running performance, join us for our 2020 Runner's Den Fall Training Program. Again, we are offering an online 10K Training Program in addition to our Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Half Marathon Training Program. Let our experienced coaches provide you a proven training program or have us help tweak yours to help you reach your peak performance.
VIRTUAL TRAINING PROGRAM OUTLINE
We are offering a 7 week 10K online program targeting the 3TV Phoenix 10K and three different levels of our 13 week half marathon training programs, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Please note, these titles refer to experience level at the ½ marathon distance, not speed or relative competitiveness. Our goals are to help you develop on a healthy, injury free trajectory.
When: Our Virtual training program runs September 19 thru December 13th.
10K Program: Qualifications: Can run/walk 1-2 miles with 50% running and has set a goal of completing a 6.2 mile (10K) running event. Perhaps you have walked in a couple of 5K events, maybe not.
Beginner Half Marathon Program: Qualifications: Can you run/walk 3 miles with 80% running and have you set a goal of completing a 13.1 half marathon event. Perhaps you have participated in a few shorter events, maybe not. Finish time is of no consequence. We consider this a minimum starting point. If you are not quite here yet, perhaps try the Beginners 10K training program we offer. Program consists of approx. 185-200 total miles of preparation. At 11 minute pace, approximately 35 hours of running over the 11 week training schedule. Approximately 3 - 3.5 hours running per week.
Intermediate Half Marathon Program: Qualifications: Has successfully run a minimum of (2) half marathon events Can run 5 miles non-stop and has the goal of running the half marathon event non-stop at a conversational pace. Program consists of approx. 230-250 total miles of preparation. At 10 minute pace, approximately 40 hours of running over the 13 week training schedule. Approximately 3.5 - 4 hours running per week.
Advanced Half Marathon Program: Qualifications: Has successfully run a minimum of (4) half marathon events Can run 8 miles non-stop at a conversational pace and has the goal of running the half marathon distance event at your 8K/10K PR pace. Program consists of approx. 260-285 total miles of preparation. At 9 minute pace, approximately 40-45 hours of running over the 13 week training schedule. Approximately 3.8 - 4.3 hours running per week.
We consider each of the programs outlined above the minimum amount of time/distance you need to be able to invest in order to be successful within that program. The outlined times/distances do not include daily warm-up, stretching, cool down, post workout stretching, cross training, coffee consumption or pre-workout rituals.
VIRTUAL TRAINING PROGRAM OUTLINE
We are offering a 7 week 10K online program targeting the 3TV Phoenix 10K and three different levels of our 13 week half marathon training programs, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Please note, these titles refer to experience level at the ½ marathon distance, not speed or relative competitiveness. Our goals are to help you develop on a healthy, injury free trajectory.
When: Our Virtual training program runs September 19 thru December 13th.
10K Program: Qualifications: Can run/walk 1-2 miles with 50% running and has set a goal of completing a 6.2 mile (10K) running event. Perhaps you have walked in a couple of 5K events, maybe not.
Beginner Half Marathon Program: Qualifications: Can you run/walk 3 miles with 80% running and have you set a goal of completing a 13.1 half marathon event. Perhaps you have participated in a few shorter events, maybe not. Finish time is of no consequence. We consider this a minimum starting point. If you are not quite here yet, perhaps try the Beginners 10K training program we offer. Program consists of approx. 185-200 total miles of preparation. At 11 minute pace, approximately 35 hours of running over the 11 week training schedule. Approximately 3 - 3.5 hours running per week.
Intermediate Half Marathon Program: Qualifications: Has successfully run a minimum of (2) half marathon events Can run 5 miles non-stop and has the goal of running the half marathon event non-stop at a conversational pace. Program consists of approx. 230-250 total miles of preparation. At 10 minute pace, approximately 40 hours of running over the 13 week training schedule. Approximately 3.5 - 4 hours running per week.
Advanced Half Marathon Program: Qualifications: Has successfully run a minimum of (4) half marathon events Can run 8 miles non-stop at a conversational pace and has the goal of running the half marathon distance event at your 8K/10K PR pace. Program consists of approx. 260-285 total miles of preparation. At 9 minute pace, approximately 40-45 hours of running over the 13 week training schedule. Approximately 3.8 - 4.3 hours running per week.
We consider each of the programs outlined above the minimum amount of time/distance you need to be able to invest in order to be successful within that program. The outlined times/distances do not include daily warm-up, stretching, cool down, post workout stretching, cross training, coffee consumption or pre-workout rituals.
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