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Training Programs at Fleet Feet Sports

 

 

 

Marathon

 

Fleet Feet Sports and Saucony are proud to present Western New York's most popular and successful Marathon Training Program.

Our program provides runners at every level an opportunity to train with a group, to have an individualized program tailored to their ability, to get unmatched information on proper footwear, clothing, nutrition and every other component of running a successful marathon.

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced marathoner, our program is designed to help you reach your marathon goals. We offer a unique approach to training based on the principles of Pete Pfitzinger and Dr. Owen Anderson. It is designed to increase your overall strength, your speed and to help you develop a true sense of marathon pace.

While you can join our program at any time, we basically run two 18 week marathon training schedules each year. We begin one session in January, the other in June. Exact dates will be posted on this web-site approximately one month in advance of the beginning of each session. A sample monthly schedule is provided so that you can get a better understanding of our program. The schedule is representative of the first month of our program. If you are interested in joining, please click on the link below, download the forms, complete them and mail them along with your payment to Fleet Feet Sports.

Both forms are required:
Training Group Application
 

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Half Marathon

This program is run in conjunction with our marathon training program. It is based on the same training principles as our marathon program and has been highly successful helping runners reach their half marathon goals.  If you are interested in joining us, click on the links provided below and submit the completed forms and your payment to Fleet Feet Sports.  Both forms are required:
Training Group Application

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Fleet Feet Sports Buffalo is offering “No Boundaries”, a 10 week training program for beginners hoping to run or walk their first 5K (3.1 mile) race. The purpose of the program is to introduce participants to the lifetime fitness activities of running and walking and to encourage them to live healthier lifestyles.
No Boundaries will offer participants guidance and advice from experienced coaches, weekly group runs or run/walks and educational clinics on topics such as nutrition, avoiding injury and selecting the proper gear all within a fun and supportive environment. The program will culminate with a goal race – Linda Yalem Safety Run 5K on 9/28/08. New Balance is sponsoring the training program with Fleet Feet. All participants will receive a New Balance product package. A $75 registration fee will cover all aspects of the program.
No Boundaries will begin on 7/21/08 and the group will meet every Monday for 10 weeks. Informational sessions will be held on 7/7/08 and 7/14/08 at 7:30 PM at Fleet Feet Sports.

No Boundaries Registration Form

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RUNNING 101 INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM

And now a new program to train at the next level – Running 101 – an intermediate program to improve endurance and speed. Do you want to run a faster 5K or a longer distance race up to a 10K? Then Running 101 is the program to help you meet those goals. 

Running 101 will offer participants guidance and advice from experienced coaches, weekly group runs and educational clinics on topics such as proper running form, efficient training, nutrition and selecting the proper gear all within a fun and supportive environment.  This program can be used as a transition for No Boundaries participants.  The program is designed to ease participants into longer distances to help build a better base and increase endurance.  This program will utilize a Run and a Run/Walk component to help you achieve your goal.

The program will culminate with a goal race – Linda Yalem Safety Run 5K on 9/28/08.  All participants will receive a product package from one of our vendors. 

A $75 registration fee will cover all aspects of the program.
Running 101 will begin on 7/24/08 and the group will meet every Thursday for 10 weeks. Informational sessions will be held on 7/10/08 and 7/17/08 at 7:30 PM at Fleet Feet Sports.

Running 101 Registration Form

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Wednesday Night Group Run

 At 6:00 PM, join runners of all levels for an easy run from Fleet Feet Sports on Delaware Ave. to Delaware Park. The group run is 4 miles but you can make it longer with additional laps of the Ring Road.
Check out the course here (map) – America’s Running Routes on USATF.org
Be safe – wear your reflective gear, run facing traffic but mostly enjoy the company of your fellow runners.

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