Dairyland Dirtbags Training Fall 2022

Dairyland Dirtbags – Fall 2022

“Dairyland Dirtbags”

Hello trail lovers! Dairyland Dirtbags is back for fall 2022 and we couldn’t be more excited to resume the adventure with you all.

Explore the best trails in the area while receiving instruction, support, and camaraderie throughout your training! We’ll be utilizing our favorite segments of the Ice Age Trail to prepare for the S’more Trail Fun Trail Run complete with coaches leading, floating and picking up the rear of the herd. There will also be a mid-program group camping trip taking place at Wyalusing State Park for additional fun, socialization, and trail experience.

**Participation Cap: 40 Participants**
Due to the nature of this program, we are capping participation at 40 people. We will update the website when the program has reached capacity.

IMPORTANT PROGRAM DATES

• Program Duration: August 6, 2022 – October 1, 2022
• Program Kick-Off:  Saturday August 6, 2022, 9:00 a.m. @ Fleet Feet Madison
• First Group Run: Sunday, August 7 @ 7:30 a.m.
• Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 (or until capacity has been reached)

Online Registration Closed

Program Kick-Off: Saturday, August 6 @ 9:00 a.m. at Fleet Feet Madison. During this first meeting will run through safety concerns and requirements, training plans and program details, trail gear, and discuss how we can help meet your training needs this season. We will not be running this day.

GOAL EVENT
S’more Fun Trail Run
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Mirror Lake State Park: E10320 Fern Dell Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913
5K, 10K, & Half Marathon Trail option (and mini-marshmallow mile for the kiddos)

GROUP RUNS
This program spans 8 weeks and will feature TIME-BASED weekend runs rather than mileage-based. Weekend runs will range between 1-2ish hours over the course of the program.

Sundays @ 7:30 a.m.
Group meeting locations will rotate between west, central, and east areas of Madison. Travel time to each location will be kept under 45 min from the capitol.  We will NOT meet mid-week; instead, we encourage you to attend the Monday and Thursday evening fun runs. See Fleet Feet website for details.  

• Some tentative meeting locations: New Glarus Woods State Park, Montrose, Table Bluff, and Lodi Marsh segments of the Ice Age Trail.

TRAINING PROGRAM RATES*

Registration deadline: Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Program Cost: $159
Entry into the program includes campsite reservations at Wyalusing State Park.

CAMPING TRIP – WEEKEND IN THE WOODS

Wyalusing State Park
13081 State Park Lane, Bagley, Wisconsin, 53801

Driving Directions
~2-hour drive from Madison

Campsite Reservations:
(Arriving) Friday, September 16 – (Departing) Sunday, September 18 (2 nights, 2 days)
*Participants have the option of staying both nights or just Saturday night. Registration fee includes campsite reservations.

We’ll have a multi-day scavenger hunt designed to point you in the direction of some state park highlights to be completed at your discretion throughout the weekend. Some challenges will be taking photos at a specific location while others will be a little more “involved”, yielding higher point values for your efforts. Everyone that participates will earn a Dirtbag medal and memories powerful enough to last three lifetimes. The runner(s) with the most points at the end of the weekend will win a special prize! 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• A complete 8-week training plan
  • Strength and core workout videos built into your training plan
  • Hill workouts
  • Includes days we do not meet
• Weekly program emails with advice, trail training tips, and motivation
• Expert coaching and guidance
• Weekly group training runs on Sundays
• Dairyland Dirtbags Full-Zip Hoodie- See Below

• New Era Tri-Blend Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie: *final design and color coming soon 
  Men's Zip Hoodie Size Guide | Women's Zip Hoodie Size Guide

• Educational and interactive seminar series to supplement your training
• Sampling of nutrition/hydration products and product demos (e.g. trail shoes, hydration systems, etc.)
• Fleet Feet coupon book
• Campsite reservations at Wyalusing State Park
• A supportive environment for all athletic abilities that builds lasting memories, camaraderie, and friendships!

NOTES/RECOMMENDATIONS

• All levels of trail runners are welcome, but we recommend you be able to comfortably run 3 miles 2-3x/week at the start of training and have completed a 10K within the last year. These recommendations are in place to ensure you stay healthy and injury free throughout the season and build on an existing foundation. If you have any questions or concerns about these recommendations, please contact Jake.

CONTACT

Fleet Feet Madison: 608-833-9999
Fleet Feet Sun Prairie: 608-834-9999

Megan Sweet, Director of Training Programs 
Jake Vis, Trail Program Emperor