Announcing the 3rd annual Blessing for Beginners training program!

Join the fun Every Week

Rain or Shine

 

Have you always wanted to do the Blessing but couldn't wrap your head around running for 10 miles??? Welcome to the club! Anyone who runs 10 miles also had those doubts their first time. Understand - there's a first time for everything. We understand how daunting taking on the Blessing can be, and we also understand how rewarding and FUN it is! Join us for our third season training runners like you in our Blessing for Beginners training group! It will be your first time, and most likely, not your last!

Here's the format:

Weekly long run (Saturday 8:00am) gradually increases over the 8 week period and these runs happen on the Blessing route, so that by race day you will be familiar

Optional second run on Tuesdays at 6pm from Wakefield Running Company

Follow the weekly plan which gives you additional runs and strength workouts that you complete on your own

Each week we focus on a theme which will help you on race day (hydration, strength training, stretching, etc)


What you get:

$25 gift certificate to be used any time during the training toward a new pair of shoes

Weekly giveaways like: 

  • Gel samples 

  • Hydration samples 

  • Premium running socks 

  • Team race day singlet 

  • Injury screening from Highbar Health 

  • Strength training demo by Coach Tod

  • Race day support 

This plan more than pays for itself! In addition, runners enjoy:

  • Brief one-on-one to discuss your experiences and hopes as a runner

  • Wakefield Running Company race day singlet (first-timers) along with a pair of premium running socks.  

  • 8-week training plan

  • $25 gift card to be used on sneakers during the 8 week training

  • Weekly email newsletters to keep you up to date on the latest happenings that are just for Training Group members such as vendor demo runs, just-for-members shopping nights, and exclusive cross training opportunities.

  • Dedicated private Facebook page

  • Experienced run coaches leading each run and who are committed to your success.

  • Hydration stops on longer routes 

  • Clinics/Free Injury Screenings to keep you strong & healthy as you reach your goals with certified are specialists 

  • Race Day support

  • Pre- and post-race meeting area – a supervised spot to leave personal belongings. 

FAQ:

What if I live too far?

If you aren't within driving distance, you may follow the plan and complete the training independently. We are available to you by email or by a scheduled call to go over issues and questions as you progress through the training. Your giveaways will be set aside until race day when we will give them to you.


What if I get injured?

We will issue full refunds during the first 2 weeks.


Where are the runs?

Tuesdays: always from Wakefield Running Company, unless otherwise indicated

Saturdays: the kick off run leaves from Wakefield Running Company, however all other runs will be held from the Narragansett Pier Middle School


Do you ever cancel runs if it is raining?

It will take a cataclysmic weather event for us to cancel. Lightning would be a cause for cancellation. Otherwise we run, no matter how hard it is raining. We can promise you there will be no snow.


Am I too young/old/out of shape? 

If you can run 3 miles, you are the perfect candidate!! Our teeam members have been 60+ years old, 12 years old (must have a parent if under 18), and everywhere in between!


How does the pricing work?

$140 if you sign up with a friend, $130 each for you and a friend, and $120 each if you get two or more friends to join with you. Payment is taken at the kickoff meeting or at the run no later than the second week. 

Next steps:

Register for our info session here: https://forms.gle/47SxE1dK5RiyWJp5A

Optional: 

Signup for the program here (or you can wait till after the info session to decide): https://forms.gle/a7LZkfv7FYbtQaxy6