PDX Half Marathon

Portland Half Marathon Training CANCELED

WOW's PROVEN walk training Portland Half Marathon program begins June 16th.

What:	Group training is more effective than training alone  You’ll improve your technique  Learn how to pace yourself Discover what to eat and drink on the course Improve your performance  Personalized coaching in a group setting Have FUN!
Who:	Do you want to be a fitter, faster, more fluid walker?  Do you enjoy the camaraderie of training with others?  Would you like to improve your Half Marathon time?
Where:	Group trainings will rotate locations First meeting is at Fernhill Track located north of NE Killingsworth & 42nd Avenue.
When:	CANCELED
Fee:	$ 135
REGISTER NOW!
By Mail	Download registration form
By Phone	503-282-1677  WOW accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express

          
What you need to know:

• Hands-on, personalized attention gives you the opportunity to create the change you want in your walking performance.
• You can cross the finish line healthy and vibrant!

What You Will Receive in this Program if registering in July

• A customized half marathon training plan
• This 16-week training program begins June 16 meeting every other week through September 22.
• Weekly email tips
• Technical t-shirt
• Race strategies
• Nutrition
• You will receive hands-on-coaching from Judy Heller who achieved All American Standards in race walking for the 1-mile, 5K and 10K in 2011 for her age group.

Benefits Include:  

• Increase your walking speed and distance
• Increase your ability to climb hills
• Maintain form and sprinting ability at the end of a race
• Race walkers, maintain your legal race walk form throughout the event improving speed
• Nordic walkers efficient use of poles
• Decrease your risk of first time walking injuries
• Decrease your risk of re-injury
• Lots of Fun!!

Plus We will meet at four different locations for specific training related to walking technique, movement & gait, address muscular strengths and imbalances; including mobility and flexibility drills as well as stretching components; heart rate training, training principles, speed, legal racewalk competition,) building your skills to compete in or finish the Portland Half Marathon.