Above is the picture of our Spring Half/Full Marathon Training Group, along with their coach Ben Pittsley, who conquered the 2019 Salisbury Marathon events in April.

Our Group Training program has its eye on the 2020 Salisbury Marathon again this coming spring!

Our first info session for the next group program is set for Sunday, November 17 at 3:00pm here at the store (929 S. Talbot Street).

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UPDATE:  Second Info Session added

Sunday, December 15 at 3:00pm

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Interest meetings will take place here at the shop.  Anyone may attend the meeting, as there is no requirement to sign up at that time.  We will discuss the program details and goals.  It will be an opportunity to meet your coach as well as store staff who will help guide and support you through your journey to reaching your running goals.

“A good laugh and a long run are the two best cures for anything.” —Unknown

MEET YOUR COACH:  Ben Pittsley  

Ben Pittsley, from Cambridge, MD, is our lead run training coach.   Ben has a long running resume, with some of his most notable achievements including 1st overall finisher at the 2014 & 2015  Run 4 Shelter Half Marathon (1:20:28 & 1:17:59), 1st overall finisher at the 2013 Three Bridges Half Marathon (1:22:54), 3rd overall finisher at the 2016 St. Michaels Half Marathon (1:19:45), 4th overall at the 2016 Tim Kennard 10-Mile River Run (58:05 – 5:48/mile pace), and 5th overall at the 2015 Across the Bay 10K (34:18 with a field of 21K+ participants).  Ben also qualified for and ran the 2014 Boston Marathon (3:17:23).  His qualifying time was at the 2013 Cape Cod Marathon where he ran a 2:59:40.  Ben most recently held the position of Assistant Track & Field Coach at Easton High School from 2016-2017.  He left his position at Easton High School when he accepted a new position at the Maryland Comptroller’s office in Annapolis last year.  Ben is an active member of Cambridge Multisport, and has competed in several local triathlon events as well as IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman and IRONMAN Maryland.  Most recently, Ben has completed the RRCA Coaching Certification program and is now a certified coach.

Our training program is designed to help you cross your first finish line, train for another or to claim that PR.  All paces are welcome.  Please note that you should be comfortable running (or run/walk) 3-4 miles before considering the program.  The spring training programs will begin on Sunday January 5, 2020.

This will be a 12-week program during which you will receive personalized coaching, support and encouragement, in-store discounts and a team race singlet.

COST:  12-Week Marathon Training Program – $225 – Includes your race entry fee to the 2020 Salisbury Marathon

What to expect once you decide to join the training program:

•  Supported group runs at least twice a week with planned routes (long distance runs on Sundays), group support and encouragement
• Inclusive and friendly atmosphere to welcome runners of all ability levels
• Weekly training plans with cross-training recommendations
• 10% discount in-store discount here at TriCycle and Run
• Personalized, digital gait analysis with footwear recommendations
• Nutrition, race-prep and injury prevention education

COST:  12-Week Half Marathon Training Program – $160 – Includes your race entry fee to the 2020 Salisbury Half Marathon

•  Supported group runs at least twice a week with planned routes (long distance runs on Sundays), group support and encouragement
• Inclusive and friendly atmosphere to welcome runners of all ability levels
• Weekly training plans with cross-training recommendations
• 10% discount in-store discount here at TriCycle and Run
• Personalized, digital gait analysis with footwear recommendations
• Nutrition, race-prep and injury prevention education

COST:  12-Week 5K Training Program – $75 – Includes race entry fee to the 2020 Salisbury 5K

•  Supported group runs at least twice a week with planned routes (long distance runs on Sundays), group support and encouragement
• Inclusive and friendly atmosphere to welcome runners of all ability levels
• Weekly training plans with cross-training recommendations
• 10% discount in-store discount here at TriCycle and Run
• Personalized, digital gait analysis with footwear recommendations
• Nutrition, race-prep and injury prevention education

If you have any questions regarding the program, please feel free to email us at tcrtraininggroups@gmail.com