Sports Backers' Marathon Training Team Kicks Off 15th Year
The Sports Backers Marathon Training Team kicked off on Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5, celebrating its 15th year of growth and success. As the June 26 deadline to sign up for the training team approaches, the program has already attracted over 1,000 participants, with plenty of time still left to register to be part of the team.
The Sports Backers Marathon Training Team is a proven 23-week program that has successfully trained over 13,000 people for the Richmond Marathon since its inception in 2002. It is a great resource for experienced runners as well as those taking part for the first time, as roughly 30 percent of participants will be training for their first marathon.
“As the head coach of the Marathon Training Team for the last 14 years, it is great to see the benefits it brings to the runners as they prepare for the Anthem Richmond Marathon,” said veteran head coach Don Garber. “Training in a group setting gives people the structure, motivation, and guidance they need to achieve this incredible goal of 26.2 miles.”
Participants have high praise for the Marathon Training Team program, which provides support every step of the way as they work towards race day. “It was absolutely fantastic – one of the best experiences I have ever been involved with,” said Mechanicsville resident Susan Broussard. “It was AMAZING!” added Molly Beggs of Richmond. “I can’t even put into words how awesome it was!”
The Marathon Training Team registration fee of $180 includes a free entry in the Anthem Richmond Marathon, along with a Marathon Training Team shirt, a race shirt, a guide book, clinics, and organized weekly runs with experienced coaches. Runners have the option to participate in group runs on either Saturday or Sunday mornings from Sports Backers Stadium located next to The Diamond. Participants also receive special race-day support from coaches along the marathon course, including an exclusive clothing drop for MTT members.
The 39th running of the Anthem Richmond Marathon will take place on Saturday, November 12. It is preceded by the Call Federal Marathon, Jr. on October 29, as well as the VCU Health 8k and the American Family Fitness Half Marathon on November 12. Online registration is available at www.richmondmarathon.org.
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