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CALIFORNIA RUNNING CLUB DETAILS
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – CHAMPIONSHIP | RACE DAY: DECEMBER 5, 2009
Running Club Meets in Downtown San Francisco*
Kick-Off Meetings & Overview
Ultra Training Program: July 22, 2009
Half Marathon Training Program: September 2, 2009
10K Training Program: October 14, 2009
• Distance-specific program kick-off event hosted for members at The North FaceŽ Store with program coaches.
• Distance-specific, detailed training program guide and schedule developed by Carmichael Training Systems to prepare for The North FaceŽ Endurance Challenge - Championship
• The North FaceŽ training kit provided to each participant at the kick-off meeting.
• Weekly training runs (2 per week) led by professional ultra marathon coaches.
• One short to mid-distance, Wednesday evening run.
• One mid to long distance, Saturday morning run.
• Weekly eNewsletter outlining weekly training schedules, running routes, gear recommendations, nutrition information, hydration suggestions, equipment tips, body maintenance, and more.
• 24/7 e-mail access to coaches for more in-depth, personalized training information.
• Exclusive training runs and "meet and greets" with The North FaceŽ Endurance team members on select weekends.
• Exclusive evening events at The North FaceŽ Store.
• Access to The North Face Running Club member’s tent at the Endurance Challenge Finish Line.
Training Kit Component
• Custom Endurance Challenge Running Club technical shirt.
• The North Face water bottle.
• 15% discount at The North Face store for the duration of the program (personal use only).
• Complimentary athlete photo on Race Day.
• Complimentary hot meal at the race day Finish Festival.
Membership Fees*
Ultra Training Program Fee: $275
Half Marathon Training Program Fee: $175
10K Training Program Fee: $125
(*)Endurance Challenge Running Club registration fee does not include entry fee for The North Face Endurance Challenge event.
Already registered to race? If you would like to add the Running Club program to your Endurance Challenge race entry in San Francisco, CA, please click here.
Weekly Meeting Locations*
Wednesday Group Runs
The North FaceŽ Store - Union Square
180 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94106
(Map)
(415) 433-3223
Runners will be able to store bags with The North Face store managers during the group run.
Saturday Group Runs:
Location varies from week to week. Endurance Challenge course scouting trips will be scheduled at various times throughout the program.
Each week’s schedule will be emailed to club members every Tuesday afternoon. This email will include meeting times, location changes, and tips to prepare you for each training run.
Meet the Coach: ALLEN YIP
Multi Sport and Endurance Race Training
Allen is an Expert Coach with Carmichael Training Systems, coaching in San Francisco, CA. He strongly believes in mental toughness and a positive attitude and has drawn from his experience as a cancer survivor to help athletes keep a positive attitude when things get tough out on the race course..
From his early days racing BMX as a kid, to running track and cross country in high school, Allen has done it all. Allen has since raced in road and MTB events, adventure races, 24 hour events, done several marathons and every triathlon distance including the Ironman. With experience in many types of endurance events, Allen is passionate about using his experience and knowledge to help other athletes achieve their goals.
