Shamrock'n Half Marathon Training Program

Shamrock'n Training 2010 is closed.  We are not accepting any further registrations.

The Shamrock'n Half Marathon Training Program will begin in January 2010. This training program is specifically designed to prepare walkers, run/walkers and runners for the wonderful 13.1-mile distance. The 6th Annual Shamrock'n Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, March 14, 2010.

Workout Times and Locations

First group workouts begin January 16 and January 17, 2010

Weeknight workouts begin at 6:00 pm
Weekend workouts begin at 7:30 am

There are two training sessions.  One session meets on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and the other meets on Wednesdays and Sundays.  We do not allow switching between the two groups.

Home base for all group workouts is 100 Howe Ave, University Park Office Parking Lot
All weekday workouts will be held at Howe Avenue; Some Sunday workouts will be held at other Sacramento area locations (Sunrise/Gold River, Folsom, Discovery Park, etc.)

Training Groups

• Runners of under 11 minute per mile pace
• Runners of 11 - 13 minute per mile pace
• Run/Walkers
• Walkers

Suggested Activity Level Prior to Start of Training

All participants should be able to run or walk a minimum of 30 to 45 minutes three times a week by the start of training.

Training Program Benefits

• Written beginner and intermediate training schedules
• Twice a week group training sessions
• Experienced coaching at all group workouts
• Technical Training Shirt
• Exclusive Shopping Specials at Fleet Feet Sports
• Exclusive Discounts from our Training Partners
• Energy replacement drinks and water at workouts
• Security patrol in parking lots at all workouts
• Weekly informational e-mail updates
• Training information packet
• Exclusive Early Packet Pick-up and Pre-race bash at Fleet Feet Sports
• Education - proper form, fueling, pacing, stretching and more!
• 10% off registration fee for Parkway Half Marathon Training

Registration

Registration Opens Monday, November 2, 2009 at 10 am
(online, in-person at Fleet Feet Sports or by phone at 442-3338)

$90.00 Per Person

NO REFUNDS after January 13, 2010.
There are no exchanges or transfers at any time.
Registration fee does not include race entry fee.
A maximum of 250 people will be allowed in the Tuesday/Saturday session and 250 people in the Wednesday/Sunday session. There is no waiting list.

Kick-off Nights for Registered Participants

The Shamrock'n Training Program will Kick-off on Wednesday - January 13th at Fleet Feet J Street.  Training packets will be handed out from 10 am - 7:00 pm and the Kick-off seminar will begin at 7 pm. You can pick up your packet anytime throughout the day.

All registered participants should mark their calendars for the Kick-off Night. The Kick-off Night is where all specific training information is reviewed and discussed including training packets, training schedules, seminar dates, etc. Questions?

If you have specific questions, please email Training Programs Director, Lisa Riley at lisar@fleetfeetsacramento.com.