Posted: April 20, 2004

Athletics: The FootZone Just Around The Bend Marathon Training Group

The FootZone and WillRace Performance have joined forces to conduct a training program for the inaugural Just Around The Bend Marathon to be held here in Central Oregon on October 10th, 2004. This training program will be a comprehensive program designed to get everyone from the start to the finish line. If your goal is to just finish, or if your goal is to run a sub 3:00 marathon WillRace Performance and FootZone will help you achieve it! The program will officially begin the first week of June and will include two coached workouts per week (speed/hill workout, and a long run) as well as weekly online personalized coaching from one of our three run coaches. Also included will be a one of a kind "In Training" for the Just Around The Bend T-Shirt, a running log, and a complimentary ticket to our Pasta Feed held the night before the marathon. Long runs will be on weekends and the track and hill workouts will be on a weeknight (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday?).

WillRace Performance is a new name but is made up of familiar faces in the local running scene. Kyle and Bambi Will are the owners, and together with Ironman Triathlete and ultra runner Jeff Patterson, they will lead you through your entire marathon-training program. Kyle is currently prepping Z-21's own Bob Shaw for the event, and has numerous years experience helping runners achieve their running goals. He has completed 5 marathons with a PR of 2:48. His experience combined with his degree in Ex. Phys and his CSCS certification make him a very valuable resource as you prepare for your marathon. Bambi is known in central Oregon and in the valley as one of the best distance coaches around. She currently coaches the Summit High Distance team and has been competing as a runner since she was barely old enough to walk. She has a degree in Exercise Physiology, 11 years as a cross country and track coach and 35 years as a competitive runner. Jeff Patterson is CSCS certified and currently competes in triathlons, and ultra running events. His 15+ years experience and vast knowledge of endurance training make him ideal to lead you on your long runs.

Four months of training (two coached sessions per week), online training plans, "In Training" T-shirt, running log, pasta feed, great fun, and great fitness all for a low price of $150. (Prorated for those that join after our start date) Make Checks payable to "WillRace Performance".

Informational Meeting May 19th @ 7PM at the FootZone

For more information call 541-350-3938 or visit the website at: www.willracepromotions.com .