TRAINING CLASS DESCRIPTION
The Fall 2017 Half Marathon Class is a 12-week
program preparing individuals to participate in a
half marathon this fall. The class starts on Thursday,
September 7, 2017 at 1st Place Sports, Town Center
Store (4870 Big Island Drive) at 6:30 PM (come prepared for a short run that evening).
The class can serve as a stepping stone for those planning to complete a marathon in December or January. The target half marathon is the Subaru Distance Classic Half Marathon on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2017. If not able to participate on Thanksgiving Day, a good alternate half marathon would be the Ameris Bank Half Marathon on December 16, 2017.
YOUR RUNNING LEVEL
Most participants will progress towards completing the entire half marathon running, but others may prefer a walk/run combination to complete the race. It is recommended that you be running or walk/running three times per week for two to three weeks preceding the class start date. Please take it slow and easy if you are not currently training.
The program will accommodate all levels of runners, so everyone is encouraged to participate in the training class. Pace groups will be formed to complete training runs at 16 minutes per mile and faster. You will be encouraged and assisted to tailor your training program to fit your specific fitness level, time constraints and running goals.
GROUP RUNS
The class will meet every Tuesday for group runs and selected Saturdays for long runs throughout the training schedule. Be prepared to train 4-5 times per week for a significant benefit. Tuesday we will meet at 6:15 PM, conduct a group discussion and depart for a training run at 6:30 PM. The Tuesday meeting location is on the River Walk near the Yates YMCA in Riverside, except for the first class.
We will meet Saturdays at 7 AM starting Sept. 9 and every other weekend for a long group run in varying locations throughout the Jacksonville area: Downtown, Ortega, Orange Park, San Marco, Riverside, and Town Center. Saturday formal group runs are scheduled for September 9, 16, 30, October 7, 21, November 4, 18. Being present at any particular training event or day is not a requirement to benefit from the class.
TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED
Group discussions conducted most Tuesdays prior
to Group Runs will cover:
» Running Safety
» Training Plan Development
» Running Shoe Selection
» Nutrition
» Strength Training
» Injury Prevention
» Night before and Race Day Preparation
TRAINING CLASS COACH
The class is conducted by Jennifer DeSantis. She is a certified Level 1 RRCA Running Coach and a fitness coach who has worked with people of all levels training for various events. She has raced numerous races from 5Ks (3.1) to Marathons (26.2) across the country. In addition to Jennifer, there will be pace group leaders providing additional guidance and encouragement.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
New this class: add your Thanksgiving race entry to your class registration for just $45 more!
There is no fee for credit/debit card payment online.
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
Class Only:
JTC Member Non Member
Through Sept. 14: $50 $65(includes membership)
Starting Sept. 15: $60 $75(includes membership)
Class With Half Marathon Race Entry:
JTC Member Non Member
Through Sept. 14: $95 $110(includes membership)
Starting Sept. 15: $105 $120(includes membership)
Note: Previous class members will be emailed a $5 off discount code!
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information continue checking online at www.jtcrunning.com, or e-mail Jennifer at desantisfitness@gmail.com (with a subject line “Half Marathon 2017”). If you need to talk to Jennifer, you may phone her at (703)969-6788. (please call in the evening between 5 and 9 PM. Leave a message if necessary) E-mail is the preferred and primary contact method for the class.
Value of JTC Running Membership
Founded in October 1975, JTC Running is Northeast Florida’s preeminent promoter of healthy lifestyles through running, fitness, and fellowship. It is both a social club with
several varying events per year and a philanthropic organization that seeks to benefit runners of all types.
Benefits:
- A subscription to “The Starting Line” - our bimonthly newsletter about the club, events, and running information.
Discounted entry fees at most JTC Running events (Gate River Run, Summer & Winter Beaches, Guana, Last Gasp)
- Access to the JTC Running hospitality tent at the Gate River Run where members enjoy refreshments, bag check, and exclusive port-a-lets.
- Coached members-only track workouts Wednesday 5:30 am and 5:30 pm at The Bolles School
- Social events - Several times a year we have non-running casual get togethers.
Local training runs - many of which have running mentors.
- Discounts on merchandise at many sports stores and other stores in Jacksonville area - see website for complete list: www.jtcrunning.com
