Come join Team Black Dog and train for the 2017 Myrtle Beach Half-Marathon! Team Black Dog will equip you with the tools and knowledge to help you cross the finish line. Taught by certified running coaches and experienced runners with a passion for the sport, participants will receive individual attention and help along this journey. Participants must be able to complete 4-5 miles by start date. Not able to complete 4-5 miles right now? Attend our informational meeting October 12 to find out how you can be ready to train by December 7.
Informational Meeting: Wednesday, October 12 at 6:30pm at Black Dog Running Company. Join us for an informational meeting to learn more about the program and to register.
Training Dates: December 7-March 4
Target Race Date: May 4
Cost: $125.00/participant (does not include race entry fee; participant must register for the half-marathon through the race website www.mbmarathon.com)
Choose your ability level:
- The Red Team is for those interested in walking the half-marathon. This group will focus mainly on walking with some power bursts built in the training plan to increase speed and endurance.
- The Green Team is for the individual interested in completing the half-marathon through run/walk intervals. This group will focus on varying run/walk intervals and help the individual find the perfect interval time for them to complete the race.
- The Black Team is for the individual interested in mostly running the half-marathon. This group will focus on increasing endurance and speed.
Program Includes:
- 13 week half-marathon daily training plan
- 3 weekly team workouts
- Team Black Dog Technical Shirt
- Store discounts
- Access to training plan
- Email access to coaches
- Gear tips
- Nutrition/hydration tips
- Warm-up/cool down stretching
- General training tips
- Form drills
- Gait analysis
- Core training sessions
- Race day preparation
Training Team Runs (meet at BDRC):
- Saturdays-6:45am Long Run
- Wednesdays-6:30pm Tempo/Speedwork
- Thursdays-6:30pm Easy Pace Run