Training is underway!
YMCA 10k Training Team
February 2 - April 13, 2013
YMCA member or not, training for the April 13 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k with the YMCA 10k Training Team may be just what you need to help you get to the finish line, meet some new running buddies and get motivated to be fit and active. This is a program for all levels of runners and walkers. With help from motivational coaches and teammates, we can work together to conquer 6.2 miles!
Cost
| Through January 31 | $55 |
| February 1 - 8 | $65 |
| Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on February 8 | |
To register:
Registration is now closed for the 2013 YMCA 10k Training Team
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Sign up online or -
Print out an entry form and mail it in with your payment
Special Rates:
Once again this year, we are offering special rates for low-income individuals that would like to take part. Click here for more information and to see if you qualify.
Cost Includes:
- Entry in the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k
- Ten-week training program (starts on Saturday, February 2) with a detailed written schedule
- Guidance from experienced coaches
- Organized weekly group runs/walks
- A special YMCA 10k Training Team shirt
- Special clinics on subjects like running shoes and other related topics
- Non-YMCA members receive a Guest Pass for 10 free YMCA visits during the Training Team period.
Entries are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be deferred to another year.
Schedule
Saturday Group Run/Walk Schedule
| YMCA Branch |
Walkers
|
Novice
|
Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlee Station |
7:30 AM
|
7:30 AM
|
7:30 AM
|
| Chester (at Thomas Dale H.S.) |
8:15 AM
|
8 AM
|
7:30 AM
|
| Chickahominy |
8:30 AM
|
8:30 AM
|
8:30 AM
|
| Downtown |
7:30 AM
|
8 AM
|
7:30 AM
|
| Goochland |
8:30 AM
|
8:30 AM
|
8:30 AM
|
| James Center |
8:15 AM
|
8:15 AM
|
8:15 AM
|
| John Rolfe |
8 AM
|
8 AM
|
8 AM
|
| Manchester |
9 AM
|
9 AM
|
8 AM
|
| McClenahan/Winchester | 8 AM | 8 AM | 8 AM |
| Midlothian |
8:15 AM
|
8 AM
|
7:45 AM
|
| Northside |
7:45 AM
|
8:15 AM
|
8:15 AM
|
| Patrick Henry |
8:30 AM
|
8:30 AM
|
8 AM
|
| Petersburg |
8 AM
|
8 AM
|
8 AM
|
| Powhatan |
8 AM
|
8 AM
|
8 AM
|
| Patriot (formerly Prince George) (at Scott Memorial Park - 6680 Courthouse Rd.) |
8 AM
|
8 AM
|
8 AM
|
| Richmond Community Hospital |
8 AM
|
8 AM
|
8 AM
|
| Shady Grove |
9 AM
|
8 AM
|
7 AM
|
| Staunton-Augusta |
8 AM
|
8 AM
|
8 AM
|
| St. Paul's Baptist Church (Belt Campus) |
8 AM
|
8 AM
|
8 AM
|
| Swift Creek |
8 AM
|
7:45 AM
|
7:30 AM
|
| Tuckahoe (at Collegiate School) |
9 AM
|
8:30 AM
|
8 AM
|
You are welcome to change groups as needed. Unless noted, the group run/walk will start and finish at the facility itself.
Training Levels
Walker – Walking and only walking
Novice Runners – Folks just starting to run; Training includes some run/walk
Intermediate Runners – Those runners currently capable of running 9-12 miles a week
Not sure what group you belong in? Take a look at the Week One Training Team Schedule.
Training Schedule
When you arrive for the first Group Run/Walk on Saturday, February 2, you will receive a training booklet with the complete ten-week training schedule. Every Saturday you will meet at your local YMCA branch at the time noted above. The other days of the week, you will be on your own to follow the training schedule.
Informational Meetings
To learn more about the YMCA 10k Training Team, please attend one of the informational sessions listed below. You do not need to attend a meeting to join the program.
| YMCA Location |
Date
|
Time
|
|---|---|---|
| Staunton-Augusta |
Mon., Jan. 21
|
6 p.m.
|
| John Rolfe |
Mon., Jan. 21
|
7 p.m.
|
| Powhatan |
Mon., Jan. 21
|
7 p.m.
|
| Midlothian |
Tues., Jan. 22
|
6 p.m.
|
| Northside |
Tues., Jan. 22
|
6 p.m.
|
| Patrick Henry |
Tues., Jan. 22
|
6:30 p.m.
|
| Swift Creek |
Tues., Jan. 22
|
7 p.m.
|
| John Rolfe |
Tues., Jan. 22
|
7 p.m.
|
| Tuckahoe |
Tues., Jan. 22
|
7:30p.m.
|
| St. Paul's Baptist Church (Belt Campus) |
Wed., Jan. 23
|
6 p.m.
|
| Downtown |
Wed., Jan. 23
|
6 p.m.
|
| Atlee Station |
Wed., Jan. 23
|
6:30 p.m.
|
| Manchester |
Wed., Jan. 23
|
6:30 p.m.
|
| Chester |
Wed., Jan. 23
|
7 p.m.
|
| East District Family Resource Center | Thurs., Jan. 24 | 6 p.m. |
| Midlothian |
Thurs., Jan 24
|
6 p.m.
|
| Downtown |
Thurs., Jan. 24
|
6 p.m.
|
| Shady Grove |
Thurs., Jan. 24
|
6 p.m.
|
| Chickahominy |
Sat., Jan. 26
|
10 a.m.
|
| James Center |
Mon., Jan. 28
|
5:30 p.m.
|
| Goochland |
Mon., Jan. 28
|
6:30 p.m.
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| Tuckahoe |
Mon., Jan. 28
|
7:30 p.m.
|
| Petersburg |
Tues., Jan. 29
|
6 p.m.
|
| Patriot (at Prince George Library) |
Tues., Jan. 29
|
6 p.m.
|
| McClenahan/Winchester |
Tues., Jan. 29
|
6:30 p.m.
|
| St. Paul's Baptist Church (Belt Campus) |
Wed., Jan. 30
|
6 p.m.
|
| Shady Grove |
Wed., Jan. 30
|
6 p.m.
|
Directions
For directions to any of these YMCA branches, click here.
Important Information
- In consideration of the safety of all participants, NO STROLLERS, BABY JOGGERS, ANIMALS ON LEASHES, SKATEBOARDS, SKATES, HANDCYCLES or BICYCLES will be allowed during Group Runs/Walks or on the course during the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k on April 13. This will be strictly enforced.
- Event registrants grant permission to the Sports Backers to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
- This event is conducted under the rules of USA Track & Field.
Child care available during group runs/walks
Some YMCA branches are able to provide child care (ages 6 weeks to 12 years) during group training walks/runs. For more details, contact the branch where you wish to train or go to www.ymcarichmond.org.
Clinics
Clinics are a great way to learn more about topics relevant to participating on the training team. The following clinics will be offered:
| Tuesday, Feb.5 (7pm) | Shoe Clinic |
Roadrunner Running Store 3002 W. Cary Street |
| Thursday, Feb. 7 (7pm) | Shoe Clinic |
Roadrunner Running Store 3002 W. Cary Street |
| Tuesday, Feb. 12 (7pm) | Shoe Clinic |
Roadrunner Running Store 3002 W. Cary Street |
| Tuesday, February 12 (7pm) | Nutrition Clinic | John Rolfe MARTIN'S |
| Wednesday, February 27 (7pm) | Nutrition Clinic | Midlothian YMCA |
| Monday, March 4 (7pm) | Nutrition Clinic | Downtown YMCA |
| Wednesday, March 13 (7pm) | Injury Prevention Clinic | Shady Grove YMCA |
| Thursday, March 21 (7pm) | Injury Prevention Clinic | Midlothian YMCA |
| Tuesday, April 2 (7pm) | What to Expect on Race Day | Downtown YMCA |
| Wednesday, April 3 (7pm) | What to Expect on Race Day | Shady Grove YMCA |
Shoe Discount for Training Team Members
Take advantage of your $12 YMCA 10k Training Team discount on Brooks shoes! Download and print this coupon and take it with you to the Roadrunner Running Store in Carytown.
Head coach
Experienced Coach Dan Blankenship leads the YMCA 10k Training Team. His extensive background in running includes finishing 19 marathons, 12 half marathons, and numerous 10k and 5k races. He has an impressive coaching history that includes coaching for the last twelve years on the YMCA 10k Training Team and as head coach for the Sports Backers 8k Training Team. He has also coached the Sports Backers Marathon Training Team and Richmond Road Runners Club. Dan is a certified Level II USA Track and Field coach.
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Registration is now closed.
When
Sat, February 02, 2013Where
All area YMCA branches
