Get Started Running with Fleet Feet Training Programs

Are you looking to get started running but can’t seem to get motivated? Can’t find that friend to do it with you? Or, are you looking to improve on that 5K, 10K or even triathlon time or experience? Here’s one solution: Fleet Feet training programs.

Fleet Feet Sport’s Next Steps

Wanna run a 10K? Fleet Feet Sport’s Next Steps Program is designed for people who want to move up to the 10K distance (6.2 miles) after achieving the 5k. The program is geared toward moderately active runners, but welcomes anyone who has already accomplished the 5k distance.

Prerequisite: Have completed the 5K distance
Kickoff: March 4, first training run: March 8
Training runs: Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at Fleet Feet and Saturdays in surrounding areas
Goal Race: Mercedes-Benz Cotton Row Run 10K on May 26
Price: $100

Priceville No Boundaries 5K Training Program

One of the most popular running programs is No Boundaries 5K Training Program, a “couch to 5K” 3.1-mile walk/run training program designed for people who are currently inactive or new to walking and running. The program is structured to help you cross the finish line in 10 weeks and features coaches and training tips. You must be at least 14 years of age to participate.

Kickoff: March 17, 2014 at 7 p.m. at Fleet Feet Sports
First training run: March 24, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at Veteran’s Park
Goal race: PCRA 5K, May 31
Training Times and location: Mondays at 6:30 p.m., alternate runs Thursday 6:30 p.m., Veteran’s Park on Highway 67S
Price: $95

Fleet Feet’s Speed Work

Want to run fast? Fleet Feet’s Speed Work training provides you an opportunity to incorporate speed work into your training schedule. This program is for participants at all levels looking to increase their speed and improve their times. Need to be at least 14.

Kickoff and first training: March 17, 2014 at 7p.m.
Location/time: Grissom track, Fleet Feet Sports and surrounding areas at 6 p.m. every Monday
Price: $100

Tri 201 Training Program

Wanna do an Olympic tri? The Tri 201 Training Program is geared toward athletes who are trying to complete their first Olympic distance triathlon or are looking to improve their current Olympic distance training. The distances are 1500 meter swim, 40k bike and a 10k run.

Prerequisite: Graduate of 2013’s Tri 101 program or have completed a sprint triathlon and can run a 5k, swim freestyle stroke for 400 yards continuously and bike 10 miles.
Kickoff: March 18, 2014 at 7 p.m.
Training times: Mondays at 6 p.m. starting March 24 at various locations
Goal race: Renaissance Man, Florence
Price: $175

Triathlon 101 Program

Wanna do your first triathlon? The Tri 101 Program is an introductory course to triathlons, helping beginning participants complete a sprint triathlon in 16 weeks. It will be a cross-training program developed to help you finish a 400 meter swim, 7-mile bike ride and a 5K run. You must be at least 16 years of age to register and limited to 50 participants.

Kickoff: April 22, 2014 at 7 p.m.
Training times: Tuesdays at 6 p.m. beginning April 29 at Fleet Feet and other areas around town. Also, four Saturday swim sessions.
Goal race: Huntsville Sprint Triathlon on August 16, 2014
Price: $150

Tri 201 Advanced Training Program

The Tri 201 Advanced Training Program is geared toward athletes that are trying to advanced their Olympic distance abilities. The distances will be 1500 meter swim, 40k bike and a 10k run.

Prerequisite: Tri 201 or have completed an Olympic Distance Tri in 2014
Program kickoff/training: July 14, 2014 at 6 p.m. at Fleet Feet Sports and Mondays at 6 p.m. after that at various locations
Goal race: Rocketman, August 24, 2014
Price: $100