TRAINING CLASS DESCRIPTION
The Fall 2023 Half Marathon Class is a 12-week program preparing individuals to participate in a half marathon this fall. The class meets at 6:15pm on Tuesdays at the Winston Family YMCA and on Saturdays at 7:00 am at various locations. The kickoff class will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023 outside 1st Place Sports, Baymeadows Store at 6:15 PM (come prepared for a short run that evening after a brief introduction).
For a short video about the class, click HERE!
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 Community First Thanksgiving Half Marathon on November 23, 2023.
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 2 - 3 miles a few times per week. 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 14 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. Pace Groups are subject to change based on the availability of leaders.
GROUP RUNS
The class will meet every Tuesday for group runs and Saturdays for long runs throughout the training schedule. Be prepared to train 4-5 times per week for a significant benefit. Tuesdays we will meet at 6:15 PM for a group discussion/guest speaker and depart for a training run at 6:30 PM. The Tuesday meeting location in on the River Walk near the Winston Family YMCA in Riverside, except for the first class on Thursday, September 7th at 1st Place Sports, Baymeadows.
We will meet Saturdays at 7 AM starting September 10th and for a long group run in varying locations throughout the Jacksonville area: Downtown, Ortega, Nocatee, San Marco, Riverside, Orange Park and the Beaches area. 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 Scott Gleason. Scott has served as a JTC Pace Leader for over five years and has assisted with several other local Jacksonville running groups. He is excited to take on this role as Coach. Scott's mission is to help other runners accomplish their goals, improve their running performance, make new running friends and have fun in the process! In addition to Scott, there will be pace leaders providing additional guidance, real time suggestions, and lots of encouragement.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
There is no fee for credit/debit card payment online.
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
JTC Member Non Member
Through Sept. 14: $45 $60 (includes one year membership)
Starting Sept. 15: $55 $70 (includes one year membership)
Members of previous classes will be emailed a discount code for the special $40 previous class rate. Class shirts are a $7 option for all entrants. Design is TBD.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information continue checking online at www.jtcrunning.com, or e-mail Scott at ScottGleason@Comcast.net (with a subject line “Half Marathon 2023”). If you need to text to Scott, his number is (904) 386-2243
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