2010 Training Program

2010 Brooksie Way Training Run

Join the training groups for a “trial” run or walk on the Brooksie Way 5K or Half Marathon course on Saturday September 18, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. You can run the 5K or the half marathon. The course will be marked but the roads will not be closed so all runners and walkers will be on the bike paths and sidewalks.

About the Training Program

Once again the Crim Fitness Foundation is bringing its nationally-acclaimed Crim Training Program to Oakland County. For the third year in a row, this unique program will get you ready to run or walk the Brooksie Way Half Marathon (13.1) or 5K (3.1 miles) on Sunday, October 3, 2010.

What makes this program unique is that all groups and levels incorporate a run/walk/run method of training. Anyone can join this program and successfully complete the half marathon or 5K.

In order to meet the growing needs of our training programs, a “Goal” group has been added and other groups have been redefined to improve and expand upon the successful run/walk training methods designed by former Olympian and noted author Jeff Galloway. If you want to improve your past race times, the GOAL (Level 3) group will be for you.

The 2010 training program started on June 10, 2010 and runs for 16 weeks; cost for the 2010 program was $190.
See press release for more info

Thanks to our sponsors:

Fee includes:

Group training sessions on Thursday evenings through August and Saturdays starting in September led by trained Group Leaders
Pre and post race health screenings
Nutrition and Stretching Clinics
Brooks technical fabric training t-shirt
Free entry into a Crim event
Free entry into the Brooksie Way 5K or Half Marathon
Free entry into two other area running or walking events
Three visits to the Oakland University Rec Center
Galloways’ Training Book for first time participants
Subscription to Michigan Runner magazine for returning participants
Discounts on running products at Runnin’ Gear
Value $240

Available Training Programs

5K (3.1 Miles) Program
This walking or running program is well-suited to those just starting an exercise program and those who wish to participate in a shorter distance race.

Half Marathon (13.1) Program
Walking or running program for all fitness levels; however, it is recommended that participants be able to run or walk 3 miles at the start of the program.

Training Program Levels

Level 1
Just starting an exercise program or participating for fun and social interaction, not seeking to improve race times. Also if your doctor has recommended that you participate in an exercise program, this would be the level for you.

Level 2
This level is for people who have a good general level of fitness. You may have participated in an organized event or been in the training program in previous years.

Level 3
For those wishing to improve their “goal” time from previous races. These workout days will emphasize speed work, tempo runs, and long runs/walks. At this level you train year round. The “goal” group will concentrate on training for half marathon under 2 hours.

Give the Gift of Health This Year
Gift certificates are now available for the 2010 Brooksie Way Training Program. You can purchase gift certificates by contacting the Crim Fitness Foundation 248-494-2968.

For more information on the training program contact Sue Barnes at sbarnes@crim.org or 248-494-2968.