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- THE FALL PROGRAM STARTED SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2021, BUT YOU CAN STILL JOIN US! -
- THE WINTER PROGRAM BEGINS DECEMBER 15TH, 2021 -
Off-road running is good for the body and the soul. Trails don’t pound the legs, their uneven surfaces and hills build leg and lung strength, and they provide a close-up view of Mother Nature at her best. Our Rock Runners programs teach participants how to safely enjoy off-road running and introduces them to different local trails.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Our 6-week Fall 2021 program will culminate with the Timber 'n' Trails 8 Mile Race on October 30th and will begin on Wednesday, September 15th, running until Sunday, October 24th. Our 12-week Winter 2022 program will culminate with the Quivering Quads Trail Race (March 2022). Weekly socially-distanced, small-group runs will be held on Wednesday evenings (starting at 6pm) at the Bootlegger Trail (Fall 2021) / Lewis & Clark Trail (Winter 2022) and on Sunday mornings (Fall 2021) / Saturday mornings (Winter 2022) at various St. Louis/St. Charles parks (starting at 7:00am). Potential parks are listed below. Team members should enter the program capable of running at least 3 miles on the roads at a pace of 12:30/mile or faster.
On Saturday/Sunday mornings, FFRC members are tourists in our own great City (visiting as many parks as possible each training session):
- Al Foster Trail (Glencoe, MO)
- Babler State Park (Wildwood, MO)
- Broemmelsiek Park (Defiance, MO)
- Castlewood State Park (Ballwin, MO)
- Cliff Cave Park (St. Louis, MO)
- Fort Belle Fontaine (St. Louis, MO)
- Green Rock Trail (Wildwood, MO)
- Greensfelder Park (Wildwood, MO)
- Indian Camp Creek Park (Foristell, MO)
- Lewis & Clark Trail (Weldon Springs, MO)
- Lost Valley Trail (Defiance, MO)
- Queeny Park (Ballwin, MO)
- Rockwoods Reservation (Wildwood, MO)
- West Tyson County Park (Eureka, MO)
REGISTRATION
Our Fall 2021 program starts Wednesday, September 15th and runs until Sunday, October 24th. Our Winter 2022 program starts Wednesday, December 15th and runs until the Quivering Quads Trail Race (March 2022). Please know, we welcome anyone to join any program at any time. Each week, the price for each program is prorated so late enrolees only pay for the remaining weeks. Of course, the more training you complete the more fun you'll have and the easier it will be for you to accomplish your goal. We strongly recommend joining your chosen program as early as possible. Click here to register. As of October 11th, the cost for the Fall 2021 program is $30.00. The cost of the Winter 2022 program is $140. Members will benefit the most by participating in the entire program, but the cost will be pro-rated for those who join after the first week.
Whenever your register for any FFRC service you will receive 15% of your fee in FFRC reward points that can be redeemed for future FFRC services. For example, when you purchase a VO2Max Assessment for $100 you will earn 15 points. When you collect 50 points, for another example, you can redeem them for a Functional Movement Screening, which normally costs $50. Points do not expire and are automaticlly applied to any applicable purchase.
TESTIMONIALS
"If you are looking for a change in your running routine, I highly recommend enrolling in Fleet Feet's Rock Runners program. The trails of St. Louis County are great courses on which to be introduced to the technical aspects of trail running, preparing you for any trail race. Since joining the program last year my endurance, agility, and strength have significantly improved, which has also contributed to my road race performance." - BB
"Fleet Feet's Rock Runners program will help you improve your road race times because trails are more physically demanding. Personally, I was able to improve my half marathon time on the same course by 27 minutes! I know the trail training was a big part of achieving that." - TJ
"Fleet Feet's Rock Runners program introduces you to trails across St. Louis that you may have never discovered on your own. The ability to pick from week to week if you want to do the short or long route is great when your schedule changes. And you are introduced to trails that you can hike or run with your family." - SB
"As a female, I think that for safety reasons it is great to run in the woods with a group of people. And running in the woods really does make you feel like a kid again." - LJ
"Fleet Feet's coaching staff is awesome! Head coach Andy is an incredible runner and offers great insight and tips for trail running - and he is very thorough when mapping out the routes. All of the coaches will help you improve your running while teaching trail etiquette, safety, and they know what to do if someone gets hurt." - DC
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