Training Programs

RUNNER'S DEN 2020 FALL TRAINING PROGRAM UPDATE
Is It a Go?
T.B.D.

The final decision to stage our training clinic will be based on our community meeting the following criteria:

Maricopa County must be considered low-risk with test positivity of less than 5% (Percent positive is the number of people with a positive test result, out of all people tested)
A minimum 14 consecutive day decline in reported cases.
Both benchmarks must be met as of August 28th, the opening date of program registration.

What: Runner's Den Fall Training Program
When: September 19, 2020 thru December 13th, 2020 (13 weeks)
Where: Runner's Den, 6505 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ 85016
Targeting: Runner's Den Scottsdale Half Marathon & 3TV Phoenix 10K

For the previous nine years, Runner's Den has produced a Fall training program aimed at preparing athletes of all abilities for a Fall half marathon or 10K event. While we looked forward to making "#10" the best ever, the Covid-19 pandemic has required us to reevaluate how we could responsibly produce it or if we should offer it at all.

CONSIDERATIONS IN OUR DECISION MAKING PROCESS:

Road racing throughout the U.S. is practically at a standstill. There are some events being staged, but most major events have been rescheduled or cancelled, through this October.
Can we offer a program in an environment which responsibly limits exposure to the Coronavirus while offering a goal oriented training regimen and providing a returned sense of camaraderie in the running community?
Are the fitness events still on the Valley calendars going to be staged?
While there is strong interest from past participants in a 2020 program, even if all reasonable efforts are made to limit exposure, is it responsible to do so?

ADJUSTED COMPONENTS OF OUR 2020 TRAINING PROGRAM:

13 weeks of supervised training beginning September 19th, featuring weekly, Saturday morning training runs. Workouts will start at 5:30am - 6:30am and held at Runner's Den. The program will target the Runner's Den Scottsdale Half Marathon on December 13th and incorporate the 3TV Phoenix 10K on November 8th as part of your training.
7 week Beginner program for the 3TV Phoenix 10K and 13 week Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels for the Runner's Den Scottsdale 1/2 Marathon are offered. Participants in the 10K program should be capable of running/walking 2 miles within 28 minutes at the start of the program on September 19th.
Weekly email correspondence with program updates, reference materials and articles.

$100/$125 credit at Runner’s Den which can be applied to any regularly priced gear purchase ($125 when applying credit to the purchase of New Balance Shoes and used by November 30, 2020)
Free Entry into the Runner's Den Scottsdale Half Marathon on December 13, 2020.
$25 Entry into the 3TV Phoenix 10K or 5K on November 8th, 2020
One guaranteed $20 entry into the 43rd annual Runner’s Den Pancake Run February 7th, 2021 (Opening fee $43) Race is limited to the first 2,000 entrants and fills fast.
Permanent membership into the Runner’s Den Customer Rewards Program
10% discount on all regularly priced in-store Runner’s Den purchases through 12/31/20. Fine print: excludes purchases of gift cards, Garmin products or the store credit issued with program registration.
Access to our Runner's Den hospitality tent on Race Days (Priceless)

PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING AT LEAST SEVEN SATURDAY TRAINING RUNS RECEIVE:

One pair of Feetures technical running socks ($12 Value)
Newly designed program Technical Running Shirt ($25 Value) To eliminate any unnecessary risks, there will be no weekly attendance check-in. Participants will report their attendance at the end of the program based on the honor system,

ADJUSTMENTS TO OUR PREVIOUS CLINIC ROUTINES TO PROVIDE A SAFER ENVIRONMENT:

Runners will no longer start the Saturday runs in groups as previously done. There will be an open time frame to start from 5:30am - 6:30am.
Water aid stations will no longer be set up on the course. Runners must carry their own water.
No weekly attendance check in.
There will be no group pre-run stretching session offered.
Staff will be on hand weekly to answer individual training questions. There will be limited group announcements. Information and program updates will be distributed by email.
Runners will wear masks when around the staging area,
Runners will make every effort to practice social distancing prior to and during their run.
Runners will leave the staging area immediately following their run.
Other adjustments will be made as deemed necessary or appropriate.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER YOU MUST KNOW:
There are many unknowns regarding Covid-19 and responsibly navigating its threats. Updated and changing information seems to be available almost daily. While the Runner's Den Scottsdale Half Marathon and the 3TV Phoenix 10K are currently scheduled, cancellations or postponements are possible.

With the goal of responsibility and safety in mind, once the program has started, Runner's Den reserves the right to change or cancel the program if deemed appropriate for safety reasons or due to mandates from Maricopa County or the state of Arizona.

In the event that the Runner's Den Scottsdale Half Marathon is cancelled or postponed or if the program is cancelled for any reason, 110% of all program fees paid will be issued as store credit at Runner's Den. (If you pay $180, $198 will be credited to your account) This credit will have no expiration date.

REGISTRATION FOR OUR 2020 TRAINING PROGRAM Opens August 28th

Program Fee: $180

The Fine Print: No additional discounts can be combined with this offer, but as a member of our training group you will receive 10% off future purchases through 12/31/20 in addition to permanent membership in our Customer Rewards Program. Discounts will not apply the the program issued store credit.