25th Annual Indy Runners & Walkers Mini Marathon Training Program

  Updated on 04/29/2010 at 5:43:19 AM   (Tags: training program, mini marathon, half-marathon, pacers, pace group, 13.1, geist )

Dr. Mike Helms

For beginning runners and walkers through the fastest competitors, the Indy Runners Mini Marathon Training Program has a training pace to help you achieve your goal for the 34th Annual Indianapolis Mini Marathon on May 9th, 2010 (sold out - but registration transfers will be allowered per this link ), the Geist Half Marathon on May 22nd, 2010, or any other spring half marathon around that time.  While our training program schedule will be geared toward the 2010 Indianapolis Mini Marathon, alternate suggested distances will be made available for the last few weeks leading up to other local half marathons (e.g., Geist Half Marathon). 

Our training program groups similar pace runners and walkers for weekly group runs and walks leading up to the race. Every Tuesday evening, participants in training will meet at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse (Map ).  Runners and walkers will be lead by experienced pacers along the scenic canal towpath bordering the White River. We will have a minimum of 12 groups, each determined by pace. There will also be experienced trainers on-site to answer your questions after each run.

2010 Indy Runners Mini-Training Program Participant Benefits Include:

• 2010 Indy Runners club membership
• Training and preparing for the Mini with over 350 other participants
• Multi-level training schedule which allows you to train with others at your own pace
• Access to showers & lockers (you provide the lock) in historic Hinkle Fieldhouse ( Map )
• Recovery snacks after every run/walk
• Free pizza nights courtesy of Hot Box Pizza in Broad Ripple
• Run/walk routes include the historic Canal Towpath and Butler University campus
• User-friendly training log to help you monitor your progress
• Knowledgeable guest speakers delivering informative seminars
• Commemorative short-sleeve technical shirt
• Opportunity for consultation with sports medicine professionals and experienced runners
• Discounts at local running stores

Weekly Runs and Walks

Packet pick-up is Tuesday, January 12, 2010 from 5:30 to 7:00pm.

Tuesday evening, January 19th, both runners and walkers will meet at 6:00pm at Butler University's historic Hinkle Fieldhouse (Gate 1) located at 500 West 49^th Street (at Boulevard Place) Directions to Hinkle Fieldhouse

Tuesday evenings, January 26th through April 27th, runners will meet at 6:00 pm and walkers will meet at 6 pm (up until mile 5; at mile 5, walkers will begin at 5:45pm).

Showers and lockers WILL be available inside Hinkle Fieldhouse (you provide your own lock).

Schedule and Distances

Cost

All training program applicants also receive a 2010 membership in Indy Runners!

Registration

(Although we will try our best to ensure everyone receives a shirt, shirt availability may be limited for registrations after January 3, 2010.)

Seminars

Four seminars will be held after Tuesday run/walks. They will be held in the East Classroom at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Start time and topics will be posted before each run/walk near the front desk. All of the seminar speakers are recognized as experts in their field. The seminars generally last 30 to 60 minutes. These provide a good chance to maximize your training experience and meet some of your fellow participants. There will be time during each seminar for questions and answers.

A list of frequently asked questions has been compiled here . Other mini training program questions can be directed to the Program Director Chad Martin by email .

Pacers

We will have at least 2 pacers for each of the following pace groups (min/mile):

7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00

Download the 2010 Training Program Booklet (.pdf)