Half Marathon Training Team Kicks Off August 6th and 7th

Registration remains open for the Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team, which will have its first group run starting at City Stadium on Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7 at 7:30 a.m. This marks the eighth year of the Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team under the direction of head coach Ro Gammon.

This 14-week program is designed to prepare runners for the American Family Fitness Half Marathon on Saturday, November 12^th, during the Anthem Richmond Marathon weekend. The program emphasizes the group approach to training.

“It’s a wonderful training program and coaches. I highly recommend it!” said Kerry Burroughs, a 2015 Half Marathon Training Team participant. “I never expected the support, fun, and lifelong friendships I gained from the Training Team!“ added Michelle Bey, another 2015 Training Team participant.

Participants will meet at City Stadium every Saturday or Sunday morning for a group run with experienced and knowledgeable coaches that offer training advice and feedback. During the week, runners follow a written training schedule on their own that will gradually prepare them to safely complete 13.1 miles on November 12. Half Marathon Training Team participants will receive:

• 14-week training program starting on August 6^th and 7^th (participants choose their preferred day) with a detailed written schedule for participants to follow
• personal guidance from veteran coach Ro Gammon and her team of experienced coaches
• organized and supported weekly group Saturday or Sunday morning runs from City Stadium
• a special Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team shirt and technical race shirt to wear during the race
• free entry in the 2016 American Family Fitness Half Marathon and all associated race benefits
• special race day support from coaches along the course
• special clinics on subjects like nutrition, running attire, and other related topics

The cost of the program is currently $155, which includes free entry into the American Family Fitness Half Marathon. Online registration is available through August 21. For more details and registration information for the Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team, please visit www.richmondmarathon.org.

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