Registration opens May 10, 2010 at 10 am

Let the adventure begin!

Fleet Feet Sports will host the 2nd Annual Blood, Sweat & Beers Trail Run, on August 1, 2010. The event will offer a short & long course.

In preparation for this trail event, we offer Summer 7, a seven-week trail training program for runners.

Learn the ins and outs, ups and downs of trail running. In this program you will learn:

• Proper Trail Running Techniques
• Amazingly Cool Places to Run in the Foothills
• Safety in the Wild
• Fueling - It's Different on Dirt

Head coaches Tim Twietmeyer and Mo Bartley will head up the coaching team and are two of the most experienced trail runners around.

• Tim:
  • 5-time Western States 100 Champion (That's 100-miles folks!)
  • Completed over 100 ultra marathons & 60 marathons
• Mo:
  • 5-time Western States 100 Finisher
  • Represented the US Women's Team in the World 100 km Championship

Workout Times and Locations

First group workout is Sunday, June 13, 2010

Wednesdays at 6:30 pm at Ethan Way and the American River Trail and 100 Howe Ave. We will utilize the trails along the American River

• Wednesday, June 23rd will be held at Cavitt  Jr. High School in Granite Bay.  This workout will focus on proper form for running trail hills.

Sundays at 7:30 am. All weekend workouts will be held in the foothills and will be within a 45-minute drive of downtown. In addition to training you for Blood Sweat & Beers, you will learn a variety of trails that you can return to and enjoy for years to come.

Training Group

• Co-ed program for runners only

Required Activity Level Prior to Start of Training

Because of the "wild" nature of this training, there are a few prerequisites for joining the program:

• Currently running 4 - 5 days/wk. and a minimum of 45 - 50 minutes per run
• Injury free and able to run continuously for 5 miles on trail (first long workout)
• Average pace of 11:00 minutes per mile or faster (on the road)
• Not afraid of dirt, enjoy beautiful scenery and love a challenge!

Program Benefits

• Written training schedule
• Twice a week group training sessions
• Experienced coaching at all group workouts
• Workouts at some of the area's best trails
• ASICS Technical training shirt
• Exclusive shopping specials at Fleet Feet Sports
• Exclusive discounts from our training partners
• Energy replacement drink and water at all workouts
• Weekly informational e-mail updates
• Training information packet
• Weekly trail education topics
• DIRTY FUN!
• 10% off registration fee for Run on the Sly Training
   

Registration

Registration opens May 10, 2010 at 10 am
(Online, in-person at Fleet Feet Sports or by phone at 442-3338)

$90 per person

NO REFUNDS after June 9, 2010 (no exceptions)
There are no exchanges or transfers at any time
Training fee does not include race entry fee
A maximum of 125 people will be allowed in the training program.  There is no waiting list. 

Kick-off night for Registered Participants

The Summer 7 Training Program will Kick-off on Wednesday, June 9th at Fleet Feet J Street.  Training packets will be handed out from 6 - 7:00 pm and the Kick-off seminar will begin at 7 pm.

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 basics, training locations, training schedules, etc.

Questions?

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