Maine Half and Full Marathon Training Group

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The Maine Half and Full Marathon training group is designed for runners looking to advance their running fitness to the half or full marathon distance. We will complete an 8 week training program together with a goal of racing the Maine Marathon (Half or Full distance) on October 6, 2024.

This group is open to all levels of runners. We will have weekly options tailored to your level of fitness. The program will take place every Saturday morning at 7:30am, from
August 10 th to September 28 th, and every other Wednesday evening at 5:30pm during our 8 weeks of training.

*All participants should be actively running prior to registering. Half Marathoner’s should have the current fitness to be able to complete a comfortable 6-8 mile run and Full
Marathoner’s, a 12-14 mile run.

*If you are coming off our Reach the Beacon Program, you are ready! If you are unsure, please ask.

As part of the Maine Half and Full training program, participants will receive the following:

•  An 8 week training program and calendar with workouts provided to you.
•  Dedicated support and individual attention from your Coaches.
•  1-2 in person coached running sessions per week.
•  Running informational topics presented during the program.
•  The camaraderie of others like you with the same goal!
•  FSPT Water Bottle
•  Fun training!

Cost: $185 

Meet your Coaches:
Dan Frey, PT and Co-Owner of Finish Strong PT
Dan has been running since the 3rd grade, competing at the Division I Level for the University of Delaware in both Cross Country and Indoor/Outdoor Track. He has raced in distances from the 400m run through Ultra-Marathons. He is a running enthusiast, lecturing at an international level, authoring “The Runner’s Guide to a Healthy Core” and is a multiple time contributor to Runner’s World Magazine.

Amanda Nobbe
Amanda began running a few years ago and continues to set new running goals for herself. She hopes to run her first ultra-marathon this year. She loves running Portland's
many trails and paths. You can find her at Fleet Feet throughout the week helping customers pick out the perfect pair of running shoes. When not running she is usually in the mountains of New Hampshire and Maine. She is also a huge fan of pro-cycling. Amanda has helped coach the Beginner 5k group and loves helping people discover (or
re-discover!) running.   

Sam LaRiviere
Sam LaRiviere is a licensed PT and USA triathlon coach that is excited to coach the inaugural half/full marathon group here at Finish Strong! He is also a member of the USA Swimming High-Performance Rehabilitation Network providing coverage for national and international level meets for the U.S. National Team. Sam recently completed a rotation at the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs working with paraswimming and paratriathlon teams during their training camps. Sam is also a certified UESCA Ultra Running Coach, and USA Swimming Coach.