The “Break Through to Boston” marathon team will be comprised of athletes who are racing the Boston Marathon in 2009. Exceptions will be made for athletes who can meet the Boston Marathon qualifying standards and would like to participate.

The team will be limited to 30 runners- FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE.

There are currently 28 slots left.

Training Starts: January 2nd, 2009

Training Ends: April 20th, 2009

Each athlete receives:

1. 1.Group Runs and Vehicle Supported (SAG) Group Workouts
   

2. 2.OccuSport Physical Therapy Support
   

3. 3.Marathon Coaching
   

4. 4.Team Clothing
   

During long runs, the team will be split up into 2-4 different running groups depending upon the desired pacing of the athletes. This is an elite running team- in general, every member of the team should be able to run a 3:45 competitive marathon.

1. 1.Group Workouts (24 total)
   

Group Long Runs:                Group Tempo/Speed Work:

Saturday, January 17**            Wednesday, January 14*

Saturday, January 24*                Wednesday, January 21

Saturday, January 31*                Wednesday, January 28*

Saturday, February 7*                Wednesday, February 4

Saturday, February 14*            Wednesday, February 11*

Saturday, February 21**           Wednesday, February 18

Saturday, February 28*            Wednesday, February 25*

Saturday, March 7*                    Wednesday, March 4

Saturday, March 14**                Wednesday, March 11*

Saturday, March 21                        Wednesday, March 18

Saturday, March 28                        Wednesday, April 1*

Saturday, April 4

Saturday, April 11

* indicates SAG supported

** indicates OccuSport PT supported/Clinic

Long runs will take place in a variety of locations, to include the suburbs where we will be able to take advantage of the natural terrain. A full list of locations will be available in December. In general, the start time for the long run will be 8:00 am on Saturdays. The expected minimum pace is approximately 8:45 miles, with slower paces if weather dictates.

Tempo and Speed work will take place in the city, utilizing running tracks and the lake front. A full list of times and locations will be available in December. In general, the runs will start at 6:00 pm on Wednesday nights.

The SAG vehicle will provide water to all athletes. All athletes will have the ability to put one bag i the vehicle for the long run. Athletes should put nutritional supplies water bottles, gels, etc...) and warm clothing in the SAG bag. The SAG vehicle will follow and support runners when the route permits. The SAG vehicle will follow behind the last pace group. If a runner falls of the pace, he/she has the option to run with the SAG vehicle in front of them or to get in the SAG vehicle.

2. OccuSport Physical Therapy Support

OccuSport Physical Therapy is the official PT clinic of the Break Through to Boston Marathon team. They will be providing run support for three of the long runs (January 17th, February 21st and March 14th). The long runs those days will start and end at the OccuSport Chicago Loop location. After the run, coffee and food will be provided while the runners attend a clinic presented specifically for elite marathon runners. In addition to the clinics and run support, OccuSport will provide free injury screens and consultations for all runners.

3. Marathon Coaching

Each athlete will receive a customized training plan that will utilize training peaks.com Each athlete will have to fill out an in-depth athlete interview form and have an initial consultation with Coach Ryan. From there, each athlete will receive a customized training plan that will fit into their lives,  taking into consideration their desired training time and hours, experience and goals.

The first week of training will consist of run testing in order to produce data that will be used to calculate accurate training zones, pacing and intensities.

Each athlete will receive weekly feedback on their training logs (training peaks provides an on-line training log), unlimited training plan updates as they are required by the athlete, unlimited email contact with one phone conversation every two weeks as required by the athlete.

4. Team Clothing:

Each athlete will receive the following equipment as part of the sign up fee:

1- hat, visor or winter skull cap

1- technical running shirt

1- running jacket

Each athlete will have the ability to purchase additional clothing at 40% off the retail price offered by Break Through Multisport.

The total cost to join is $225.

BTMS_Athlete_Interview-Runner Version.pdf

BTMS_Athlete_Interview-Runner Version.doc

Payment in full is required to reserve a spot. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Ryan.

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