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Safe & Responsible Group Training: A Community Effort

To ensure the safety of all participants, coaches, Fleet Feet Team members and everyone in our larger community we've worked along side local medical professionals, The Flying Pig Marathon, Heart Mini and other local running groups to put in place a set of group running safety standards that we will all enforce throughout the 2021 season.  These measures are specifically designed to keep runners safe before, during and after group runs. We will enforce these standards consistently and no execeptions will be made throughout training because your safety is number one.

• Social Distance:

• The bedrock to COVID-19 safety, through social distancing, we encourage all participants to separate themselves into very small groups or wait in vehicles before every run and head directly back to vehicle after. We know post-run socializing is often the fun part of our workouts, we accept that this must be limited at this time in order to host group running at any level. Frankly we think it’s a fair trade off for the time being. 

• Rolling Start Times:

  • Every Tuesday & Wednesday evening we will host a complete rolling start with announcements and send offs every 15 - 20 minutes between 4:30 and 6:30PM. We will limited each group send-off to no more than 25 people.

• Every Saturday morning we will host a complete rolling start with announcements and send offs every 15 - 20 minutes between 7:00 and 9:00AM. We will limited each group send-off to no more than 25 people.

• Masks On:
  
  • While not required while actually running or walking masks are required before and after every group run, especially when congregating in small groups or in a store. All participants are required to carry a mask with them while running and encouraged to put on when stopped for water or other mid-run breaks

• Contactless Check-In:

• Moving away from the scannable keycard, all participants will register and check in and out through our new app-based contactless platform, Captyn.

• Runner Etiquette - Control the Spread and Spread Out:

• Participants are asked to limit running or walking in tightly packed single file lines except when necessary due to traffic or sidewalk limitations.

• Please give other runners and pedestrians a wide clearance and announce yourself and group when passing from behind or crossing head on

• No spitting, coughing or sneezing near the group - if you feel the urge, quickly remove yourself from the group (a good technique to practice at any time)

• In cold weather consider running with a Buff or other face covering for warmth and to prevent the spread of your breath

• Water Coolers and Aid:

• Self Serve water coolers will be available during runs over 6 miles however no single use cups will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle or vest. Hand sanitizer, tissues and trash bags will also be at every water cooler.

• No food will be available at watercolors and we encourage social distancing while stopped at coolers

• Healthy Athletes Only:

• If you feel sick in anyway, stay home or get your workout done solo. Do not risk the health and safety of an entire group because you have a seasonal cold or flu or worse

Running Changes Everything

If you're new to the sport and are simply looking to learn the best training practices and workout with a fun group that will train you to get across the finish line, we're the group for you.  And if you're a seasoned runner who can complete a 5K or 10K already, we're here to help you improve on your time and performance with a structured and organized training plan within our super fun group.  So whatever your goals, experience level or pace, our twice-annual 5K and 10K has got you covered! 

Don't forget to check out our Training Program Philosophy

Two Sessions to Choose from in 2021

• Spring (January - May) Heart Mini 5K & Flying Pig 5K or 10K  - REGISTER HERE

• Fall (July - October) Queen Bee 4-Miler - REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 2021 

Our Beginner Training Program is designed for people who are currently inactive or new to walking or running OR people who are currently runners and would like to improve their 5K or 10K performance. This program is a 14 to 16 week training program (depending on the season) that includes a weekly workout schedule as well as twice a week group training, which is the fun part! Your head coach, mentor for YOUR pace of walking or running, and new friends, will make this program a fun challenge!  We not only help you build your strength and endurance, but your confidence and knowledge to continue your running career! 

While we offer this program twice each year we have many participants who come back for more sessions or "graduate" on to some of our other programs like half or full marathons.  

Although the workouts are different, the beginner participants are part of our spring and fall marathon and half training programs and will enjoy all of the same perks, benefits, discounts and fun events as every one else!  To us, it's not how fast or far you walk or run, it's that you're getting out there and making it happen!  Check out all of the fun perks you'll get along the way!

Spring 2021 Session Details

• Progressive weekly training schedule to follow, distributed in three 5-week training phases, each with a very specific training focus. Each week building upon the last - slow, steady and consistent - achievable for everyone

• 2021 Training Kicks Off on Saturday, January 2 @ 8 am at Summit Park or Sunday, January 3 @ 8 am at Fifty West with a Magic Mile to determine training pace groups. 

• Followed by the Kick Off Open House on Saturday, January 2 at Fleet Feet Blue Ash 11 am - 3 pm or Sunday, January 3 at Fifty West 11 am - 3 pm

• Up to 3 fully supported weekly workouts with the Mentors & Head Coach
  • • Fifty West Brewing Co.
      • Tuesday Evenings rolling start 4:30 - 6:30PM (Mentor led at 6:00 pm)
      • Saturday Mornings rolling start 7:00 - 9:00AM (Mentor led at 7:30 am)
    • Fleet Feet Blue Ash
      
      • Tuesday Evenings rolling start 4:30 - 6:30PM (Mentor led at 6:00 pm)
      • Saturday Mornings rolling start 7:00 - 9:00AM (Mentor led at 7:30 am)
    • Fleet Feet Oakley
      • Wednesday Evenings rolling start 4:30 - 6:30PM (Mentor led at 6:00 pm)
      • Saturday Mornings rolling start 7:00 - 9:00AM (Mentor led at 7:30 am)
    • Tuesday & Wednesday evening workouts will begin with 10-15 minutes of strength training followed by our run and walk
  • • Saturday morning workouts will begin with a 10-15 minute Educational Session

• Weekly email newsletters with all the necessary training information, coaching tips, exclusive events & more.  

• Complete access to Oxford Physical Therapy, our trusted medical partners, for FREE pre-training injury prevention screens and throughout training.

• Most importantly being in a group where you will be known by name, treated like family and looked after by people who are truly invested in your success and happiness.

Become a Mentor

Our graduates also make GREAT Mentors!  If you have done at least two 5Ks, and are interested in helping others cross the finish line of a 5K, mentoring could be a great fit for you.  CLICK HERE to learn more about what being a mentor entails, and to fill out an application.