The North Face Endurance Challenge Running Club: Washington, DC

Fees

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Brief Description

The North Face Endurance Challenge Running Club is ideal for people preparing for a 10K, Half Marathon, 50K, or 50 Mile race. With a focus on trail running, each program will carefully help participants obtain the required skills, strength, and endurance necessary to complete an Endurance Challenge race. Endurance Challenge Running Club members should be prepared mentally and physically to push beyond their perceived limits, as they progress through the training program each week.

Additional Information

WEEKLY TRAINING COMPONENTS:
-Group training runs led by professional coaches (2 per week).
-One short to mid distance, mid-week evening run.
-One mid to long distance, weekend morning run.
-Weekly eNewsletter outlining weekly training schedules, running routes, gear recommendations, nutrition information, hydration suggestions, equipment tips, body maintenance, and more.
-24/7 e-mail access to coaches for more in-depth, personalized training information.

MEMBER BENEFITS:
-Program specific kick-off event hosted for members at The North Face Tyson’s Corner Store with program coaches.
-Exclusive offers and events at The North Face Store.
-Exclusive training runs and “meet and greets” with The North Face Endurance team members on select days.
-The North Face training kit provided to each participant at the kick-off meeting.
-Race day support from program coaches at the Start/Finish and on-course.
-Access to Endurance Challenge Running Club Members Tent at the Endurance Challenge Finish Festival.
-Complimentary hot meal at Finish Festival.
-Complimentary on-course athlete photo.

Training kit components:
-Detailed, race distance specific training guide and schedule developed by Carmichael Training Systems to prepare for The North Face Endurance Challenge event.
-The North Face Endurance Challenge Running Club Technical “Team” Shirt.
-The North Face Water Bottle.
-15% discount card for use at The North Face store throughout the duration of the program (personal use only).
-$10 The North Face Gift Card (50 Mile & 50K only).

MEMBERSHIP FEES:
10K Training Program (6-weeks): $125
Half Marathon Training Program (12-weeks): $175
50K Training Program (18-weeks): $275
50 Mile Training Program (18-weeks):$275

Note: Program fees do not include race registration.

KICK-OFF MEETING:
Location
The North Face Tyson’s Corner
8100 Tyson's Corner Center
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 917-0111

Time
7:00pm EST

Date
50 Mile & 50K Program: Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Half Marathon Program: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
10K Program: Wednesday, August 5, 2009

For more information regarding the Endurance Challenge Running Club, visit www.thenorthface.com/endurancechallenge