Friday, April 19, 2013


The Age Run Melbourne 2013RITB Half Marathon or 10K Training Program
For those of you who wish to enter The Age Run Melbourne on Sunday, 27th July 2013, Running in the Burbs has put together a RITB Run Melbourne Training Program for the 10K or Half Marathon events.  We have also created a "Running in the Burbs" team.  Please, visit The Age Run Melbourne website (www.runmelbourne.com.au) to enter our RITB team or view additional event information, training programs and useful training tips.  To complement the RITB Run Melbourne Training Program 14-week schedule we will offer the following training sessions to keep you motivated in coming weeks, and hopefully help you achieve your 2013 running goals:

WEEKLY TRAINING SCHEDULE – WINTER 2013
Monday Evening Group Runs - 6:30pm @ Aqualink Nunawading (Forrest Hill, Mel 62 F7)
Tom Nebl will coordinate 6-14K group runs along well-lit footpaths in the Vermont/ Forrest Hill/ Blackburn area.  There is no better way to start the week than to catch up with your running buddies on Monday night and gradually build up strength and endurance along the way …
Wednesday Evening Quality Sessions - 6:30pm @ Waverley Park (Wheelers Hill, Mel 80 J3)
Sonia Foley who will take you through a 14-week program of interval, fartlek or hill sessions.  A great way to mix it up, stay motivated, improve your stamina, and get fitter week by week!  
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Wednesday Evening Track Sessions - 7:00pm @ Bill Steward Aths Trk (East Burwd, Mel 62 C7)
Lee Bonardi welcomes RITB members who can’t make it to Sonia’s sessions to join his track sessions with the Nunawading Triathlon Club.  These sessions are guaranteed to increase your stamina and speed!
Saturday Morning Marathon Training Runs - 7:15am @ Jells Park (Wheelers Hill, Mel 71 K7)
With training for the 2013 Gold Coast Marathon in full swing, there will be a regular Marathon Training Group starting their long (25-35K) group runs with a 10-12K ‘warm-up’ before joining the regular 8:15am group. The 7:15 start also seems to suit a number of mums and dads who need to head off early due to family commitments.
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Saturday Morning HM/ 10K Training Runs - 8:15am @ Jells Park (Wheelers Hill, Mel 71 K7)
Runners training for The Age Run Melbourne will meet at 8:15 and segregate into Half Marathon or 10K Training Groups.  Depending on your goal distance, our experienced run leaders will take you on medium (15-25K) or short (7-15K) group runs following the RITB Half Marathon or 10K training schedules.  We will break up into different groups that cater for all abilities in a safe, friendly and mutually supportive atmosphere.
SPECIAL TRAINING SESSIONS                  
ANZAC Day Excursion (Thursday, April 25) - 7:15am or 8:15am @ East Malvern (Mel 69 A1)
Meet at East Malvern Railway Station for a 24K long run starting 7:15am, or an 8-16K group run along Gardiner’s Creek starting at 8:15am, followed by coffee and ANZAC day biscuits for breakfast for those who are keen.
Hill Running Technique Session (Saturday, April 27th) - 7:15am @ Jells Park (Mel 71 K7) 
Many members will leave early to take part at the RITB Yarra Valley Winery Tour on April 27th.  To accommodate this, we will meet at 7:15am for a special one-hour Hill Running Technique Session provided by experienced running coach Simon Watson.  Perfect for those planning to race Puffing Billy the following week!

Make sure you regularly visit the RITB Website (www.runningintheburbs.org.au) or RITB Facebook Group to check the latest news or updates about training session information, running events, and membership details.

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