Jacksonville Training

Marathon Training begins on Saturday, July 26, 2008. Runners, walkers, and anyone interested in learning more about our program can meet us at the Yates Family YMCA at 7:00 a.m. for our first, two mile run! The group will meet every Saturday at designated locations published on our training schedule that will be distributed to all members. We welcome new members at any time, but ask that you please arrive early if you are not yet registered.

On Saturday, July 26, 2008 we will be ready to take the first step towards health, a full or half marathon finish line, and to end breast cancer. It is never too early or too late to join our training program! For more information, please contact us at jaxtraining@breastcancermarathon.com.

About the Jacksonville Galloway Training Program

Jeff Galloway's Marathon Training Programs are for all levels of runners, from beginning runners to Boston qualifiers. This Low-mileage, Injury-free Training Program is for those who have jobs, families, and a life! The Jacksonville Galloway Training Program meets on Saturday mornings at various locations across the Jacksonville area, and follows Jeff Galloway’s training guidelines to get you safely across the finish line of a half or full marathon if your goals are to finish, or to achieve a ‘PR’. Our group runs feature walking breaks at regular intervals based on your skill level. Pace groups (of usually 8-15) are set up according to current fitness level, and a Group Leader is assigned to keep the speed slow enough for all members, and to enforce walk breaks from the beginning to the end.

Running is more fun when running together, as each member is motivated to run more often, and stay injury free. As you share stories, (gossip, issues) and pull one another along, the miles go by much more quickly. Lifelong friendships are formed in these mission-oriented, but laid back groups. For more information about the Galloway method of training, please visit www.jeffgalloway.com.

2008 Program Offerings

We are offering four (4) separate programs this year targeting the full and half marathon events at the Second Annual 26.2 with Donna The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer on February 15, 2009.

Getting Started: We are offering a beginners program for both the full and half marathon events. This program is an 8 week program designed for participants who are new to the sport of running, or new to the Galloway method. Largely conducted on a track, this program will focus on the basics, allow for one-on-one coaching, and to start our runs will be under 1 mile. Our first Getting Started program for those interested in moving on to train for the marathon will begin Saturday, June 7. Our second Getting Started program for those interested in moving on to train for the half-marathon will begin Saturday, August 16. At the completion of this program, you will be ready to begin our regular marathon or half-marathon training programs and you will be considered an ‘Alumni Member’ of the Galloway program.

Marathon Training: Our marathon training will begin Saturday, July 26. Those of you who have trained with the Galloway Program in the past or participate in our Getting Started program are considered ‘Alumni Members’ and receive a discount.

Half Marathon Training: Our half-marathon training will begin Saturday, October 25. Those of you who have trained with the Galloway Program in the past or participate in our Getting Started program are considered ‘Alumni Members’ and receive a discount.

Session 1 Getting Started beginners schedule.

If you have any questions please email jaxtraining@breastcancermarathon.com

DONNA HICKEN FOUNDATION

The Donna Hicken Foundation raises money for First Coast women living with breast cancer.

MAYO CLINIC

The Mayo Clinic is designated by the National Cancer Institute as a Comprehensive Cancer Center.

GALLOWAY TRAINING

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