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Wrentham Runners Club - New Year Challenge Race Training Program

New Year Race Training Program
The New Year Challenge is a 15-week Race Training Program
Organized by Wrentham Runners
Sponsored by Wrentham Recreation Department
Coached by Marc Waxman, Wrentham resident, Certified RRCA Coach, and Master ChiRunning Instructor.   

Participation is free for Wrentham Runners members at the basic program level and additional deeply discounted paid program levels are available for club members desiring more direct & customized training with Coach Marc. 

Sign Up:
1) Complete the Free Registration  to join Wrentham Runners Club (if you are not already an official member) CLICK HERE TO ENROLL
AND
2) Email Coach Marc at coachmarc113@gmail.com  to set up your free training program.  Please include your name, email address and indicate which program level you wish to participate in (program levels detailed below)

Program Features:

Race Target: Newport Rhode Races on April 13, 2024 - Half Marathon or 5k
The goal of the 15-week program is to train for a spring road race in Newport, RI -- either a half marathon (13.1 miles) or a 5k (3.1 miles).  
You can sign up these races click here and use our team name "WrenthamRunners" to receive of $5-$15 rebate depending on how many ultimately sign-up.   Choose the option of race day bib pick-up if you don't want to have to make 2 trips down to Newport.  We will look to organize carpools or group transportation from Wrentham on race day.  

Community Training Runs
We will meet for Community Training Runs each Saturday at 8am at the Little Red Schoolhouse parking lot  (944 West Street, Sheldonville) starting Saturday Jan 6th until Saturday April 6th for a total of 14 group runs.   The flat and generally car-free training course will be out and back on Burnt Swamp Road.  Runners are encouraged to run the distance and pace with which they are comfortable, according to their individualized training plan, but there will be ample opportunity to join other runners for motivation, encouragement, and camaraderie. 

Training Programs
All participants get free accounts for the Final Surge app to access training plans, track progress, and share with the training community.   Participants can also chose to work directly with Coach Marc with various levels of customization:

Level 1 - Basic Program
Free for any Wrentham Runners club members
15 weeks of online training plans (January 1 through race day)
Access to Team Social Wall in Final Surge
Community runs every Saturday
4 virtual community meet-ups with Coach Marc

Level 2 - Individualized Program
$99 for any Wrentham Runners club members
15 weeks of individualized online training plans (January 1 through race day)
Access to Team Social Wall in Final Surge
Community runs every Saturday
4 virtual community meet-ups with Coach Marc

Level 3 - Specialized Program
$149 for any Wrentham Runners club members
15 weeks of individualized online training plans updated each week (January 1 through race day)
Access to Team Social Wall in Final Surge
Community runs every Saturday
4 virtual community meet-ups with Coach Marc
Additional One on One In-Person Technique Coaching?
Coach Marc provides a unique approach to in-person running coaching based on his years of experience working with runners of all ages and ability levels.  Click here to learn more.
Training Program FAQs?

What is Final Surge?
Final Surge is an online training log designed for athletes and coaches that streamlines workout management and enables easy synchronization and export of workouts to various platforms.  Additionally, it allows direct communication between coach and athletes as well as a “social team wall” for sharing with the training community.

What is the difference between the three program levels?
Level 1 includes a full set of training plans based on an “average” runner with some experience. 
Level 2 includes individualized plans based on a survey of each participant. A full set of training plans that are specifically designed around goals, current fitness, and other parameters are uploaded into each participant’s Final Surge calendar.
Level 3 includes the most customization and athlete/coach communication.  After an initial survey, training plans are added every one to two weeks based on the specific training data from the prior week(s).  This approach allows customized adjustments to training on a week to week basis.  Level 3 also includes on-going access to Coach Marc through electronic communication provided in Final Surge.

What are “virtual community meet-ups?”
Once a month, all participants will be invited to a free Zoom session facilitated by Coach Marc.  There will be time for Q and A as well as specific presentations including topics such as how to get the most out of your GPS watch and Final Surge, gear and training tips for cold weather running, heart-rate training, race strategy, race-day preparation, etc. 

Questions or for additional information contact Tom Leveroni: wrenthamrecrunningclub@gmail.com


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