Speed Clinic

This clinic is designed for any runner who wants to improve their long distance running speed, whether it be in the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra-Marathon.

Clinic Instructor: Coach John Ferguson

Winter Session A – $90 for 19 Speed Work Sessions

TUESDAY EVENINGS AT VARIOUS TIMES AND LOCATIONS

Tuesdays, from January 9 to May 14, 2024

The Outdoor Speed Clinic meets at 6:05 PM at Goodlife downtown (King & Wellington).

Summer Session – $90 for 19 Speed Work Sessions

TUESDAY EVENINGS AT VARIOUS TIMES AND LOCATIONS

Tuesdays, from June 11 to October 15, 2024

Location of workouts will alternate between Gibbons Park at 6 PM and the track at St. Thomas Aquinas @ 6:30 PM.

WARM UP:
If you have arrive late and have NOT done a proper warmup, we request that you miss some of the workout to get a warmup in and join the workout in progress. Injuries can occur not warming up enough. Please also warm down after the workout.

What you get:

19 Weekly Planned Progressive Speed Group Workouts
Two chip-timed 5k/10k runs to test your race speed.
Creative / Motivational Workouts and Encouragement
Pyramids, Ladders, Parloff Relays and Core Workouts
Hill, Grass and Endurance Repeats ( biweekly ) for the Summer session
15% to 25% discount opportunities at local running stores
Enthusiastic coaching and guidance
Smiles & encouragement from the group
Advice from Coach John and lots of veteran long distance runners

What you need:

Minimum training base recommended
Good training shoes (Coach John can provide some advice)
Desire and willingness to improve