Runner's Edge Speed Into Spring 2025

Runner's Edge 5K Speed Into Spring! Open to runners of all ages and levels! Program includes Tuesday and Thursday structured workouts, a training plan tailored to you and centered around targeted group time trials and races. Thursday workouts will be held at Runner's Edge at 6:30pm and Tuesday will alternate at venues such as parks, trails, or bridges and you will be made aware well in advance of the training session. You will be responsible for all of your easy runs and long runs. You can register online or in-person at the store.

By having a training group that has similar goals and working together towards the same goal races, you will have a better opportunity to realize your athletic potential!

**All training group participants will receive a free entry towards this years Memorial Day Apple Pie 5K on Monday, May 26th!

This group's coaches will be primarily Mike, Chris, and Heather!



Heather coaches personalized and group training programs. Her athletes goals range from competing well in high school cross country to a life goal of qualifying for The Boston Marathon. Her positivity and persistence guides her life and coaching style.
* Certified nutrition coach
* Certified personal trainer specializing in
strength and conditioning
* Ironman triathlete
* Multiple Boston Marathon Qualifier
I love helping people achieve their goals, whether you are a true beginner or someone who is running in their first marathon. I believe running smart, healthy and injury free is the best way to improve.



Chris has been training and racing in South Florida for over 30 years since competing for Deerfield Beach High from '90-'94!
* Scholarship athlete for the University Of Miami from '94-'98 holding school records in the 3k and 5k that stood for ~20 years
* 2023 USATF National Master's Cross Country 5K Champion
* Set the Fastest Known Time on the Ocean To Lake Trail in 2022
* Broke the course record for Forgotten Florida 100 Miler by almost 3 hours
* Vegan since 2016

Mike is the general manager for Runners Edge. His passion for coaching stems from a lifetime of running, sports, being coached, and coaching others.
* USATF certified coach
* FAU Mens XC/Track Coach
* Coached various men to sub 15 5K, sub 25 8k
XC and a 4:01 mile
* Coached local women road racers to a 3:07
26.2 and 17:46 5k
* Consistent local race winner to include the Seven Mile bridge run

Our first training run/workout will be Tuesday March 4th at 6:30PM at Runner's Edge. While it is advised to have a base of easy running prior to the first session, beginner runners of all ages are welcome! A short orientation meeting will be held 15 minutes prior to the first run. For more information, please don't hesitate to stop into the store or contact us by phone or email!