2009 Shamrock'n Half Marathon Training Program is FULL.  There is no waiting list.

The Shamrock'n Half Marathon Training Program will begin in January 2009. This training program is specifically designed to prepare walkers, run/walkers and runners for the wonderful 13.1-mile distance. The 5th Annual Shamrock'n Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2009.

New this year:

• Tuesday/Saturday training group AND Wednesday/Sunday training group
• Beginner and intermediate training schedules
• Specific speed workouts
• Special Brooks Night and other special offers
• Exclusive pre-race bash
• Participate in the Shamrock'n training and receive 10% off the registration fee for our NEW Parkway Half Marathon Training Program

Workout Times and Locations

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

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, etc.)

Training Groups for Half Marathon training program

• 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
• Experienced coaching at all group workouts
• Twice a week group training sessions
• Brooks technical training shirt ($30.00 value)
• Special Brooks product night and other special offers
• Energy replacement drinks at workouts
• Security patrol in parking lots at all workouts
• Weekly informational e-mail updates
• Training information packet
• Exclusive pre-race bash at Fleet Feet
• Education, education, education... proper form, fueling, pacing, stretching and so on
• 10% off registration fee for Parkway Half Marathon Training

Registration

2009 Shamrock'n Half Marathon Training Program is FULL.

$90.00 Per Person

NO REFUNDS after January 8, 2009.
There are no exchanges or transfers at any time.
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.

Registration fee does not include race entry fee.  

Kick-off Night for Registered Participants

• Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - January 6th, 7th and 8th at Fleet Feet J Street.  You only need to attend one Kick-off night.  Training packets will be handed out from 6 - 7 pm and the seminar will begin at 7 pm.  You can pick up your packet anytime between 6 - 7 pm. 

Once you have registered for the training program you will begin receiving email updates as our start date approaches. All registered participants should mark their calendars for one of the Kick-off Nights. The kick-off night is where all specific training information will be handed out including training packets, location/date schedules, seminar dates, etc. You only need to attend one Kick-off night.

If you have specific questions, please email Fleet Feet Sports' Training Director, Lisa Riley at lisar@fleetfeetsacramento.com.