Welcome to the 1/2 MIT Program!

... Runners and walkers welcome!

Summer 2009 MIT will kick off on Saturday, May 23!

You've always wanted to run or walk a half marathon, but didn't know where to start?  Here's a program that will teach you about running/walking in cool/cold weather, nutrition, goal setting, how to avoid injury, pacing, and much more.

• This program will allow you to run comfortably without spending a great deal of time training or recovering!
• This approx 4 month training program is designed to prepare you for your first 1/2 marathon - the proper way!  You will be given a training plan to follow that will get you to the finish line healthy and happy!
• Our goal is to motivate, inform, and get you addicted to running/walking!
• Though many of our participants will have run before, the program is designed to accommodate all skill levels!
• So let’s go!  Join us this season and begin the journey to your first (or next) 1/2 marathon!

Components of MIT

• 1/2 Marathon, Marathon & 5K running & walking schedules; customized plans upon request
• Saturday morning group workouts
• Mid-week Up-Tempo/Speed workouts
• Comprehensive Endurance Training seminar series
• Online access to experts in the fields of Sports Nutrition, Physiology, & Sports Medicine
• Discounts at Fleet Feet Sports
• Free running apparel & gear
• Access to 15+ coaches who combine for over 100 marathons

Information Sessions

Join us if you can! 

Info session details announced!

The next no-obligation Information Sessions are:

1. Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at 7:00pm.

Location: Max Sports Center, 3705 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus

2. Saturday, May 23, 20098, 7:30am. 

Location: Thomas Worthington High School. on St. Rt. 161, just east of 315 (address: 300 W. Granville Rd, Worthington, 43085) (This session will be followed by the first workout, beginning at 8:30am, same location)

First Group Workout: So come check it out, and if it looks like the program will be helpful for you, join us for our first workout on Saturday, May 23. The workout begins at 8:00am, at Thomas Worthington High School (address above)

Please RSVP by clicking here if you will be attending either Information Session, and let us know which day!

Questions?

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Goal Race

1/2 MIT runners and walkers will be training for the Spirit of Columbus Half Marathon on August 30, 2009.

Spirit of Columbus Half Marathon

History of MIT

• Program began in 2000, with 90 participants and 4 coaches
• Approx. 2,500 runners and walkers have participated since 2000
• Summer 2008 program had approx. 525 participants  - of all ability levels. Everyone fits in with MIT!

Registration fees are listed here

Your 1/2 MIT Program Fee Includes:

• Complete training schedule
• Personalized programs
• Group support
• Low mileage
• FREE training t-shirt ($25 value)
• FREE training hat ($15 value)
• Weekly group workout - typically Saturday morning
• 10% discount on all purchases at Fleet Feet Sports

Registration

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Registration fees are listed here

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