For First Time Marathoners of ALL Levels

This 17 week educational course will offer various training tools including tips on training schedules, nutrition, strength training, proper shoe analysis, mental toughness, and more. Class is geared for registered marathon participants of the KeyBank VT City Marathon, however participants may have another marathon event as their goal (events must be the 26.2 mile distance). Over 90% success rate.

Jessica has been running competitively for over ten years. She has completed 12 marathons with a PR of 3:08.27. This includes six Key Bank Vermont City Marathons. She is a member of the Green Mountain Athletic Association-Skirack Running Team and enjoys running and racing all distances. Jessica is an ACE certified personal trainer at ON Track Health and Fitness, coaches the South Burlington High School Girls Cross Country Team and is a running coach for adults of all running abilities.

Wednesdays January 23, 2008 and ending May 14, 2008

5:45 pm - 6:45 pm

Location: Chamber of Commerce 60 Main Street, Burlington

For Runners Who Have Run One or More Marathons

If you have run one or more marathons and want to improve any aspect of your training, performance or finishing time, this course is for you! This 17 week educational course offers various training tools including, how to improve your training schedule, race strategies, mental toughness, injury prevention and treatment, and how to get faster without getting burned out.

Sam has been running competitively for over 30 years. He has completed over 20 marathons, including 4 Key Bank Vermont Marathons, with a PR of 2:32. Sam was a founding member of the Ski Rack running club. Sam has been a road race director and still continues to volunteer at many athletic events including Many Milers and YAM Scram programs.

Sam also provides consultation for runners of all ages and abilities.

Thursdays January 24, 2008 - May 15, 2008

5:45 pm - 6:45 pm

Location: RunVermont Office 1 Main Street, Ste 305 Burlington