1st
Marathon was created to teach all people the special art and proper technique of
running and finishing a marathon road race. The marathon has always had a special place of
reverence in the social conscience. Many view the marathon as the "ultimate"
test of will,… a metaphor for life itself. Perhaps that is why so many people are in
awe of those who are able to conquer it.
Though one of the most feared events in all of athletics, the
marathon is actually one of the easier recreational sports to train for….provided one
has enough time, knowledge, and desire. Here then is the vision of
1st
Marathon…Utilizing knowledge, time and motivation we will train anyone
and everyone who has the desire, to run and finish a major marathon road race.
Our programs are flexible, allowing even the busiest
people to train around today’s hectic personal schedules. Targeting a major marathon road race, our programs
are 20 plus weeks in duration. Training consists of once per week group runs, usually
lasting 1 to 2 hours on Saturday mornings at a selected site. Prior to the group runs, we
conduct a half hour informational and inspirational seminar on topics related to training.
Weekly personal training schedules are distributed at our Saturday morning meetings to our
participants to "be run on their own". These individual weekly runs are 3 to 4
times per week and are based on "time running" not distance. There is no need
for participants to map out training distances for themselves. Our coaches are always
accessible throughout the entire program to help all individuals with their training. The
entire program is progressive in nature. Over 20 weeks, 1st Marathon will
gradually and properly train participants to run and finish a major road race.
