Training Programs
Our Training Programs
The programs are designed to get members ready for race day, include weekly emails, planned routes, training tips and benchmarks to get you familiar with the race routes.
RUNNING PROGRAMS
Training for a Marathon, Half Marathon or 10K
Starts Saturday, April 28, 2012
Price until April 1, 2012: $109.00
Price after April 1, 2012: $129.00
(prices above include all taxes)
Includes:
- Saturday morning coached long runs
- Weekday evening speed/hill training session
- training program developed by Barrie Shepley (see write-up below)
- guest speakers
- preplanned and supported routes
- organized and supported benchmark runs
- weekly emails with training tips and informational articles
CYCLING PROGRAMS
Training for the Centurion (25, 50 or 100 Miles)
Starts Sunday, May 6, 2012
Price until April 1, 2012: $189.00
Price after April 1, 2012: $209.00
(prices above include all taxes)
Includes:
- 4 outdoor technical sessions by Petrina Tulissi (see write-up below) Sessions are 2-3 hours each: May 6, June 3, July 8 and August 26
- training program developed by Barrie Shepley (see write-up below)
- Sunday morning group rides starting at 8:30 am — meeting location will vary depending on cycling workout
- guest speakers (bike mechanics, emergency repair, nutrition etc)
- organized race simulation weekend (Blue Mountain) — July 14 & 15
- informational articles
- discounts for clinics and workshops
- access to pre-season injury assessment clinic
Required Cycling Gear
- properly fitted bike (most bike shops offer this service)
- for 50 & 100 mile programs you will need a road bike or hybrid
- for 25 mile program, you can use a mountain bike or either of the bikes above
- cycling helmet
- clipless cycling shoes (mandatory for 100 mile program, advised for 25 & 50 mile program)
- water bottles
- tool kit with CO2 cartridge, extra tubes and Allen keys
- cycling shorts
Delivery Partners:
Barrie Shepley, has been Canada’s National Triathlon Team coach since 1991, the year he founded Personal Best. In that time Barrie has coached over 500 people to national championship titles, Pan American Games medals, World Championship medals as well as successful completion of the Hawaii Ironman and the Boston Marathon. Barrie was selected to go to the 2000 Sydney Olympics where Triathlon made its debut as a full medal sport. Canada won the gold medal in the men’s event, a performance no one will ever forget. This season, Barrie will be designing Canada Get Fit’s programs incorporating his knowledge of optimal training techniques and injury prevention for athletes across the spectrum of ability.
Petrina Tulissi, has been racing her bikes for the past 14 years on pavement, the velodrome, singletrack, cyclocross, and Ironman triathlons. As a coach at the National Cycling Training and Development Centre in Calgary, she created a fun and motivating environment for the group sessions and developed athletes towards professional and Olympic success. Her passion for cycling led Petrina to found the Cycling Centre with the goal of taking the social atmosphere and positive challenge of group riding indoors, giving athletes of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and focus, an opportunity to train with guidance over the winter so they can continue to improve their speed, strength, endurance, and agility. As founder, Petrina is excited to bring these experiences to the Canada Get Fit’s Centurion program.