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WASHINGTON, D.C. RUNNING CLUB DETAILS
WASHINGTON, D.C. | RACE DAY: SEPTEMBER 19, 2009
Running Club Meets in McClean, VA*
- Training Kit
- Membership Fees
- Weekly Meeting Locations*
- Coach: Elyse Braner
- Running Club Contact Info
Kick-Off Meetings & Overview
Ultra Training Program: May 13, 2009
Half Marathon Training Program: June 24, 2009
10K Training Program: August 5, 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 - Washington, D.C.
• 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 Washington, DC, please click here.
Weekly Meeting Locations*
Wednesday Group Runs
The North FaceŽ Store - Tyson’s Corner
8100 Tyson’s Corner Center
McLean, VA 22102
(Map)
(703) 917-0111
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: ELYSE BRANER
Multi Sport and Endurance Race Training
Elyse's biggest passion in life is running and working with athletes of all abilities. She is a Boston Marathon qualifier and has been a competitive runner for the past eleven years and has raced distances from the 200m to the marathon. Elyse is currently focusing on the marathon, and will be racing the Philadelphia Marathon this November, which will be her fifth. She ran cross country at Smith College, where she was varsity captain for two years. Elyse is currently the President of the Washington Running Club, where she organizes race teams and events for both the casual and competitive runners. Through her work as a Coach for Girls on the Run, Elyse shares her passion for running with elementary school students by helping them develop healthy attitudes and sportsmanship for successful training and racing. Additionally, Elyse writes a column for the popular trail running website www.irunfar.com.
