NYRR Marathon Training Package
Choose the Right Level for You
For the Speed Session on either Tuesday or Thursday nights, please check the race pace level that best represents your running ability. We will group you on-site according to your training pace. Runners of all levels meet at the same time on Wednesday nights, arriving at 6:15 p.m. for the lecture and Q&A or by 6:45 p.m. for the run.
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LEVEL 2 Basic Intermediate Tuesday or Thursday, 6:15 p.m. |
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2009 Dates and Times
- One session per week of NYRR’s Running Classes (speed-training) for 14 weeks plus six bonus weeks. Start time is according to your level (see above).
- Tuesday starts 8/4; ends 12/15
- Thursday starts 8/6; ends 12/17
- One Wednesday lecture, a Q&A session, and a group training run of four to six or more miles, each week for 14 weeks
Lecture/Q&A starts at 6:15 p.m.; run starts at 6:45 p.m.
- Wednesday starts 8/5; ends 11/4
Location
All sessions meet at P.S. 6, located on East 81st Street between Park and Madison avenues, and then go outdoors for workouts (usually in nearby Central Park). Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and close at 8:30 p.m. Please enter using the middle door on East 81st Street. Lectures are in the air-conditioned auditorium.
What to Wear/What to Bring
Come dressed to run. There is limited space for changing. Clothing and valuables may be stored in a monitored area. Please do not bring headphones or strollers.
Structure
All sessions meet in all weather conditions for approximately 75-90 minutes and provide a complete workout, including running. All sessions are sorted into groups according to ability level. Please run with the appropriate group; you will be asked to switch groups if you are a different speed than the group. Students are expected to follow all safety and administrative guidelines established by the program directors. Participants must be at least 18 years old, unless permission is granted in advance by Bob Glover. There are no guests or trial classes.
Basic
- One session per week (Tuesday or Thursday) of NYRR’s Running Class speed-training for 14 weeks plus six bonus weeks
- One Wednesday lecture, a Q&A session, and a group training run of four to six or more miles, each per week for 14 weeks
- One ING New York City Marathon 2009 ASICS Technical Training Shirt
- One autographed copy of the best-selling The Competitive Runner’s Handbook by Bob and Shelly Glover
- One ING New York City Marathon ASICS Training Hat
Cost: $399 for members, $449 for non-members
Premium
- All of the Basic package elements, plus the following:
- A Timex ING New York City Marathon watch
- A guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon Tune-Up race on September 27, 2009
- A guaranteed entry to the NYRR Half-Marathon Grand Prix Presented by Continental Airlines: Staten Island race on October 11, 2009
Cost: $499 for members, $549 for non-members
You may only attend the nights for which you register.
There are no confirmations; you will be notified only if you are NOT accepted.
NYRR, the class instructors, and hosting venues are not responsible for your personal items.
