Fleet Feet Sports Bend Announces Trail Running 101 Training Program
May 31, 2009 ·
Written by trailrunningSoul.com ·
Filed Under Races & Events, Training
[Press Release] Bend, Oregon, May 27, 2009 – Fleet Feet Sports Bend, Inc., Central Oregon’s running and walking specialty store, announces the launch of Trail Running 101, a training program which helps people train for the Xterra Trail Half Marathon or the Xterra Trail 10k in September.This Summer, Fleet Feet Sports Bend will bring their training program out onto the trails. Local coaches will provide advice, support, weekly group training runs and walks, and short clinics on topics such as trail safety, proper nutrition, choosing the right gear, and avoiding injury.
Each participant receives a $30 technical running shirt and a water bottle. The 8 week program meets on Sunday mornings from July 19th through September 6th and costs $69. There is a discounted rate of $59 for those who sign up early.
Fleet Feet Sports Bend has partnered with the Xterra Trail Races as the goal race for this program. The Xterra Trail races are September 13th on the beautiful Deschutes River Trail under a special use permit from the Deschutes National Forest.
Fleet Feet Sports Bend owner Rod Bien says, “We are excited to spend some time on the trails this summer. This program will be a fun way for participants to get together and enjoy Bend’s amazing trail system and get prepared for a great event.”
For more information, please visit http://www.fleetfeetbend.com/trail101
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