Registration is open for the 2013 Summer Safari Marathon and Half Marathon Training Program at http://gazellesafari.wordpress.com/. Orientation will be held Thursday, June 13 at 6:00 pm at the Bronson Gilmore Center Auditorium. The program consists of 18 weeks starting on June 22nd and ending on October 12th targeting Grand Rapids marathon and half marathon. Training schedules are designed in three levels to meet your goals and objectives.
Summer Safari offers many benefits to participants including: a year membership with KAR, supported Saturday long runs with post-run refreshments, Tuesday track workouts, experienced team leaders for pace groups of 30-second increments, educational clinics, 10% discount to Gazelle Sports for the duration of the program, a tech shirt, presence of athletic trainers or physical therapists at the majority of runs, and much more! The Summer Safari program is perfect for beginners as well as runners looking to set a personal best.
Check us out before joining the program by participating in the “Pre-Safari” runs on Saturday, June 1st at 7:00 am and Saturday, June 8th at 7:00 am at Gazelle Sports. Come run with us and learn more about the program.
For more information or to register go to http://gazellesafari.wordpress.com/, stop by Gazelle Sports, or contact Carrie Drake at Cdrake@GazelleSports.com.