COME TRAIN WITH US!
Have you ever experienced the runner’s high that comes with conquering a new distance goal? There’s nothing quite like it. Whether it’s your first time running, or your first in a long time, or you are looking to run a new personal best, Fleet Feet Meridian has a training program that will get you to the finish line of our most exciting events of the year: The Big Run 5K and 10K Training Programs!
This running group will train for the goal race, Treasure Valley Rescue Run 5K/10K on June 8th!
PROGRAM DETAILS
DATES
- WANT TO LEARN MORE? We will have two info nights for your to learn more about this program!
- Option #1: Monday, March 18th from 6pm - 7pm (come whenever you are able during this window) at Fleet Feet Nampa
- Option #2 : Tuesday, March 26th from 6pm - 7pm (come whenever you are able during this window) at Fleet Feet Meridian
- PROGRAM START DATE: The Training Plan Starts April 1st
- KICKOFF PARTY: We will kick off the season with a with a group run/walk at Kleiner Park at 5:30 pm on Monday April 1st. Then, we will head across the street to Fleet Feet Meridian for our kickoff party!
- DURATION: 10 weeks
- ENDS: Saturday, June 8th with a 5K or 10K race at the Treasure Valley Rescue Run 5K/10K !
DETAILS
- PRICE: $100 (Get a $5 discount if you come to sign up in person at Fleet Feet Meridian or Fleet Feet Nampa!)
- OBJECTIVE DISTANCE: 5k or 10k
- EXPERIENCE LEVEL: There will be several training plans for athletes of all levels
- Beginners (New 5K or 10K runners)
- Intermediate (Athletes that have ran 5Ks and 10Ks before)
- Advanced (Athletes that are looking to improve their personal best in the 5K or 10K)
WORKOUT SCHEDULE/STRUCTURE
- Tuesdays - Mobility and Strength Exercises Sent Out
- Wednesdays - A/B schedule:
- Week A: Strength and Conditioning Workout for Runners at 6pm at Guardian Physique
- Week B: Track Workouts (Speed, RunSkills, Pacing, etc) at various High School Tracks (Alternation between Boise and Nampa locations)
- Saturday mornings - Group Run/Walk at Various Treasure Valley Locations at 8:30am
MEET YOUR COACH!
A.K Whittaker (EMAIL)
A.K. Whittaker is a mom and athlete, passionate about her family, fitness, and especially running! She now has 10 years of experience in the fitness industry that began with a part time job at her local YMCA as a group fitness instructor. Within a year that part time job grew into an passionate full time career as a Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach.
In the last 10 years A.K. has completed more than 10 Full Marathons, more Half Marathons than she can count, two IRONMAN 70.3’s, and literally hundreds of 5 and 10Ks. By 2020, Racing almost every weekend had become a lifestyle for A.K.
However, A.K. Whittaker is no stranger to adversity. In 2018 while running a marathon in Washington , A.K. was hit with a life threatening medical condition that landed her in the hospital for 13 days with a long recovery in front of her. As she finally was able to begin her running career again after several months of physical therapy- she was nominated for a Humans of HOKA award which she received in January 2020. A.K. believes in redemption, second chances, and working hard to achieve your dreams. Most importantly A.K. has lived the magic of what movement can do for your soul, whether it is walking, jogging, or running.
The credentials that A.K. Whittaker brings to the table as our Running Coach are numerous but she titles her name with: Run Coach, Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Rossiter, and USA Weightlifting Level Two Coach.
A.K. Whittaker’s biggest running dream is to complete all six Abbots World Marathons. With three under her belt, Boston in 2018, NYC in 2019 and Chicago in 2022, she is working toward running London in the next couple of years. Training looks a little different right now for A.K. than it did a few years ago-she has always had a baby in June 2022 and had to learn to juggle being a mom and an athlete. Training with a postpartum body has been a major adjustment, especially now as an athelte, but as A.K. says, “there is magic in movement, and I will ALWAYS embrace that gift!
INFO SESSIONS
OPTION #1 - Monday, March 18th at 06:00 PM at Fleet Feet Nampa
Not sure this program is for you? Just curious about what a 5/10K training plan is? Want to just come hang out and learn more?! Join us at Fleet Feet Nampa on Monday, March 18th to learn all about The Big Run 5/10K Training Program. Meet Coach A.K. and ask all the questions :)
TIME: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Join at any time)
LOCATION: Fleet Feet Nampa (1850 Caldwell Blvd, STE 120, Nampa ID 83651)
OPTION #2 - Tuesday, March 26th at 06:00 PM at Fleet Feet Meridian
TIME: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Join at any time)
LOCATION: Fleet Feet Meridian (The Village at Meridian - 3573 E Longwing Ln, ST 105, Meridian ID 83646)
The Big Run 5K 10K Training Program
Program Start: Week of Monday April 1st
Program Schedule: Two weekly in-person runs
Goal Race:
Treasure Valley Rescue Run 5K and 10K
Program Fee: $100 + tax & processing fees
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