Official ASICS Training Program
For Runners and Walkers

Training Program Brochure PDF (211k)

Training Program Application PDF (33k)

WHO IS THE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR?

(Beginners Welcome and Encouraged!!!)

The Official ASICS Training Program is for you if your goal is to:

• Complete your first Marathon or Half Marathon or get your personal best in either event
• Start a running or walking program, improve your health, lose weight, get in shape, or reduce stress
• Qualify for the Boston Marathon
• Keep injuries from affecting your fitness level
• Have fun and meet new people to train with

THE TRAINING PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• Workout schedules for beginning walkers, advanced walkers, combined walker/runners, intermediate runners and advanced runners
• Individual assessments including shoe evaluation, fitness evaluation gait and form analysis
• Group meetings and runs
• Products from the Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon 2008 sponsors will be provided
• One-year subscription to NW Runner Magazine
• Entry to the Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon 2008, Marathon Walk, Half Marathon or Half Marathon Walk
• Free Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon 2008 event shirt
• Clinics and written information on walking, running, nutrition, injury prevention, Marathon and Half Marathon preparation, shoes & clothing, acupuncture and more
• Fun and camaraderie

WHERE ARE THE GROUP RUNS HELD?

There are three opportunities to participate in the group runs:

• Saturday mornings at 7:30 am based out of Super Jock ’n Jill in Greenlake
• Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm based out of Super Jock ’n Jill in Greenlake
• Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm based out of Everyday Athlete in Kirkland

WHO ARE THE COACHES?

Chuck Bartlett I have been running and coaching for about 30 years. I have always been a student of the sport and found my best success when I coached myself. I also liked training with my friends and realized that I got the most out of my workouts when I trained with a group of them. Over the years, many people have asked me for running advice and I realized how many people are looking for coaching. Visit Chuck's website.

Carey Perrin

I started my running career at the age of eleven, winning the 800 and 400 meters for my age group and my love for running started. I ran track and field and competed in the Junior Olympics and Spokane invitationals all through junior and senior high. At Portland State University, I ran cross country, track and played basketball (my other love). I ran in the Portland and Seattle marathons and many half and 5Ks including the Torchlight Parade, St. Patrick’s Day Run and Red Hook Brewery half marathon. I also ran three years in the Hood to Coast relay race. I have been running for about 20 years and coaching for about 13 years.

WHAT IS THE COST?

$240.00 for six months
$340.00 for twelve months

WHEN CAN I START?

The Official ASICS Training Program presented by the Seattle Marathon Association is a continuous year round program. Participants may begin at any time.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

• Download our training program PDF at the top of the page.
• Fill out the questions and send it along with your payment of $340.00 for a year or $240.00 for 6 months to:
  Seattle Marathon Association
  PO Box 31849
  Seattle, WA 98103
• Once we have received your application and payment, we will forward your information to the coach who will review it and contact you in 24 to 48 hours to introduce himself and ask any additional questions he may have so he can produce your individual training schedule. Your subscription to Northwest Runner Magazine will begin. We will send you a binder with some initial information along with your entry form for the event. Keep this binder as you will be adding to it throughout your training.