Force of Orange 2022

2022 FORCE OF ORANGE (FOO!) 

Half Marathon and Full Marathon Training Program 

Force of Orange is Madison’s premier group running program! All levels of running experience are welcome! This program is tailored to helping participants train for the Madtown Half Marathon, and Green Bay Full Marathon. However, you are welcome to join us if you are preparing for another spring running event!

PROGRAM DURATION: 
Feb 26, 2022 – May 29, 2022
 
Meet & Greet Kick-Off: Saturday, Feb 26 @ 8:30am | Fleet Feet Madison (8440 Old Sauk Rd) 
First Group Run: Sunday, Feb 27, 2022 
Registration Deadline: Monday, Feb 21, 2022

Online Registration Closed

GOAL RACES: 

• Run Madtown Half (May 29, 2022) 
• Cellcom Green Bay Full Marathon (May 15, 2022) 

We can help you customize the program to prepare for most spring season goal races. Many participants also use this program to train for the Lake Monona 20K (May 7, 2022), Syttende Mai 20-mile (May 14, 2022), Madeline Island Marathon (May 21, 2022), and Grandma’s marathon (June 18, 2022).

TRAINING PROGRAM RATES*: 

• Early Bird: $139 (Jan. 3 – Jan. 31)
• Regular Rate: $149 (Feb. 1 – Feb. 21)
• Late Registration: $159 (Feb 22 and after)

*Training program fee does not include registration into the goal races or races built into the training plans 

Races built into the FOO 2022 Training Plans – in addition to the goal races. 

• Shamrock Shuffle 5K/10K (March 12, 2022)
• Lake Monona 5K/20K (May 7, 2022) 

GROUP RUNS: 

• Wednesdays – 6:00 p.m.  | Sundays – 7:00 a.m.

Meeting locations will rotate between west, central, and east areas of Madison. On Sunday mornings, FOO members are tourists in our own great city running through several Madison area parks and trails. Wednesday group runs will generally be centrally located except for days we have a seminar and/or event, in which case we will meet at the Fleet Feet stores.

Other Highlights of the Training Program Include: 

• A complete training plan leading up to the Run Madtown Half Marathon, or Green Bay Marathon: options based on goals and running experience
• Strength and core workouts
• Expert coaching  
• Weekly program emails with advice, training tips, and motivation 
• 2x/week coached and supported group runs 
• Educational and interactive seminar series to supplement your training
• Sampling of nutrition and hydration products 
• Fleet Feet coupon book
• Vendor partner wear tests, promotions, and giveaways 
• Pace group leaders on Sunday runs to help you stay on track  
• Optional speed specific workouts to increase efficiency
• Team technical shirt 
• A supportive environment for all athletic abilities that builds lasting camaraderie and friendships! 

BASE MILEAGE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FOO TRAINING: 
These recommendations are in place to help you stay healthy and injury free throughout the season and build on an existing fitness foundation. If you have any questions or concerns about these recommendations, please contact Megan: Director of Training Programs.

• Half Marathon: 4-mile-long run, 6-10 mile weekly average 
• Full Marathon: 8-10 mile long run, 18-20 mile weekly average 

All participants registered for FOO by February 1, 2022 will receive pre-program build-up schedules to work on individually to help prepare for the first group run. Due to the duration of the training program, those interested in the full training are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to register by February 1, 2022 in order to receive the pre-program schedule to build safely and properly for the first FOO group run. 

For those registering after February 1, 2022, you will receive the pre-program build up schedules shortly after registration. 

Our programs are inclusive to a variety of pace and ability levels. While there are no pace requirements in order to participate, most race course time limits request participants be able to maintain 14-15 min/mile average pace.

*JOIN THE FLEET FEET PACING TEAM** 

Become a Force of Orange pacer! 

We are currently recruiting pacers for our Force of Orange Training Program! We are looking for pace leaders for the Sunday long runs throughout the length of the program. Pacers are assigned to run a designated pace +/-:10 minute mile for the duration of the long runs on Sunday mornings at 7:00 a.m. for the half and full marathon runners. We request that our pacers’ schedule allows them to pace at least 3 long runs throughout the course of the program. 

If you have experience running various half marathons and/or marathons, enjoy motivating other runners, and can run with enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment please contact Megan  

Program pacers receive free program entry (not including race entries), product compensation, pace team perks, and the priceless feeling of helping your fellow runners achieve their goals!  
 
Pacers are required to attend a 1-hour mandatory pacer training session (date TBD) before the training program begins.