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Speed and Core "In Shape for Summer II" Training Clinic
This is a 8 week program that focuses on body mechanics and strength to become a better runner no matter your level of experience. Also these classes will help you to run faster in the mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon and in longer distance race events.
The track workouts will help you learn more about leg turnover and stride length; and a better understanding of the 'mechanics' of cadence and speed. This class will help you to become leaner and faster by training your legs, heart, lungs to work better and more efficiently, so you can become a better you!
Developing a powerful core is considered a must and the core workouts in this program will help build stronger core muscles, a balanced physique, improved athletic performance and provides you with a base for all your sports activities.
These two workout days each week over the 8 week program will work in synergy to help you run faster and feel better. You will be fitter and running faster as a result of these classes and effectively applying what you have learned-under the direction and guidance of our excellent Coaching Staff.
Along with everthing else this clinic provides a training schedule each week for you!
Note:
Late drop ins welcome, $10 per workout/class day!
(Cash only on class day.)
- Training Days and Locations
- Coaching Staff
- Minimum Requirements
- How to Register
- Fees
- Sponsors
- Questions?
Training Days and Locations
Group training sessions are held every Monday and Wednesday for 8 weeks, beginning with our first session on Monday, July 19th at Arlington High School, 818 W. Park Row Drive. It is on the south east corner of S.Cooper and W. Park Row Drive. We will be meeting in the large parking lot on the west side of the school off of Park Row.
Orientation & First Workout for Track - Monday: July 19, 2010.
For a little more detail on what happens at those sessions and their locations, read on...
Mondays - 6:30pm -
Arlington High School Track,
Parking Lot on South/West side of School.
The focus of these weekly sessions will be on improving your running form, increasing your strength and speed. You will start the workout with a warmup run at your fitness level. You will be led through a stretching routine and drills. The track workout will be appropriate for your training level and goals. We will provide you with a time goal for your workout, so bring your watch. You will be able to train with others at your fitness level. Lastly we will do a cool down. Be sure to bring a towel or mat, watch, racing flats (if you have them) sports drink or water, and time to complete the workout. (2 hour minimum)
Wednesdays - 6:30pm -
Veteran Park,
North/East Parking Lot.
The focus of these weekly sessions will be on improving your flexability and core strength to become a leaner and mechanicly more efficient runner. You will start the workout with a easy run around Veterans Park. Then You will be led through a stretching routine, running drills and wind sprints, core and upper body routines and finishing with a cool down run/walk all in the outdoors of Veterans Park. Be sure to bring a towel or mat, sports drink or water and time to complete the workout. (2 hour minimum)
Our Coaching Staff
We're extremely proud of our professional, experienced coaching staff - they always go the extra mile to make sure you have a fun, successful training season! Why is it so important to have qualified coaches? They can:
- Evaluate your current fitness level and goals to make sure you are training at an appropriate level
- Evaluate and suggest ways to improve your running form
- Assist you if you need to adjust your training schedule, in the event of an injury or missed training due to travel or life in general
- Motivate and challenge you to reach your goals in a smart, safe & effective manner
Arlington Striders/Fastpaws Coach Troy Surritt has over 19 years of running experience. Coach Troy is a RRCA Certifed Coach with over 15 years of Coaching experience.
Coach Troy understands your goals because he has been there. Back in 1992 he was an overweight couch potatoe, who at 217 lbs couldn't touch his toes much less see them. With his health in jeopardy and being at a crossroad in life he took the step with the help of some friends to start on a path to a better life. One year later and with a lot of determination he had lost over 75 lbs, ran his first marathon and qualified for the Boston Marathon. So if your goals are to lose weight, get fit, reach a new level, do your personal best, or even qualify for the Boston or New York Marathons he understands and can help you reach your goals and dreams.
Coach Troy's highlights are 6 Boston Marathons, New York Marathon, Denver Colfax Marathon, and his first Ultra the "Fat Ass" 50K he ran in Dallas, Tx. Also some honorable mentions are both the Houston Marathon and the White Rock Marathon!
Troy has personal bests of 2:54:24 in the marathon and a 1:19:32 in the half marathon, plus a 36:03 10K and a 16:54 5K, so he not only knows what it's like to run fast, but what it takes to run fast. Register for the Speed and Core Training Program to get fit and ahead of your competition this summer!
Minimum Requirements
Participants in this program need to meet the following minimum requirements:
- Have a passion for fitness or to become fit.
- Willingness to learn.
If you have questions about this program, please contact Coach Troy Surritt at CoachTroy@fastpaws.com.
How to Register
We have both Online registration and Class Day registration!
Online registration is available at Signmeup.com by clicking on the link below:
Registration Fees
| Speed | Core | Both | |
| Register Online through July 18, 2010. | $70 | $70 | $90 |
| Arlington Striders and Returning Alumni | $50 | $50 | $70 |
Limited to maximum of 45 participants.
No refunds will be provided in full or in part for any reason, including injury, weather, etc. after a program begins. Also no refunds in whole or in part for any class cancelations for conditions that we deem hazardous to person's wellbeing. No prorated fees are provided for late enrollments.
Sponsors
If you would like to be a Sponsor of this clinic program
or any of our other clinic programs,
Please content us at: Sponsorship@fastpaws.com.
Questions?
If you have questions about this program, please contact Coach Troy Surritt at CoachTroy@fastpaws.com. For information about our other programs, please contact us at info@fastpaws.com or call 817-860-3710 for more information.