Running Programs
Marathon & ½ Marathon Training Programs
Spring 10 Week Running Clinic
This 10 week spring program prepares you for the summer racing season and provides the perfect base period for a fall ½ Marathon or Marathon. The program is open to runners / walkers of all levels. Athletes meet one day a week for organized workouts. Athletes are placed in groups according to level. Individualized training/private coaching for events up to the marathon is available.
When: Thursdays April 3-June 12
Time and Place: Bertram Field Track at 6:30pm
Who: Athletes of all levels, ages 13+.
Cost: $75, $60 for running club, triathlon club members and all city employees. Contact Doug Bollen dbollen@salem.com to register.
12 Week Marathon and ½ Marathon Training
Always wanted to try a marathon? Are you stuck running the same times? Tired of running alone? This 12 week program will guide you through training for a fall 1/2 and full marathon and is open to runners of all abilities. Athletes meet 2x a week, once for an organized workout and once for an organized long run. An individualized program is recommended but not required.
When: Thursdays July 17-Oct 2
Time and Place: Bertram Field Track at 6:30pm
Who: Athletes of all levels, ages 13+.
Cost: $90, $75 for running club, triathlon club members and all city employees. Contact Doug Bollen dbollen@salem.com to register.
These programs are brought to you by Doug Bollen of the Salem Park Recreation & Community Services Department. Doug has been running and directing races for over 20 years and has been an integral part of the running community.
About the coaches: Mike Toomey and Jennifer Toomey. Mike Toomey owns his own sports massage and sports therapy business. He specializes in Active Release Technique®, deep tissue and sports massage. Mike is a USATF Certified Coach. He has been the featured speaker on middle distance running for many high school coaching clinics and has coached runners for the past 15 years. He is currently the head coach in XC and Track & Field at Lynn English High School. Jennifer Toomey is 3 US National Champ. She has been on 3 World championship teams, is the American Record holder for 1000m, and was the runner up for 1500m at the 2004 Olympic Trials. She recently qualified for the 2008 Olympic Trials in the 800 and 1500m.
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