Winter Beyond Half and Full Marathon Training Program (Kalamazoo)

Thinking about training for your first half or full marathon and looking for a comprehensive training program in a fun and supportive environment? Completed one or more half and/or full marathons and looking for the next dimension in your training? Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) is pleased to introduce our out of this world half and full marathon training program! The 2023 Winter Beyond Half and Full Marathon Training Program (Kalamazoo) runs Saturday mornings at 8 a.m. (January through February) and 7:30 a.m. (March through April) and follows schedules to prepare you for a spring half or full marathon.  
Place the launch date on your calendar.  An Information Night will be held Thursday, December 15, at 6:30-7:30 p.m. at KRESA Wile Auditorium, 1819 East Milham Road, Portage, MI  49002. Light refreshments will be provided. Membership in Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) is required to join the 2023 Winter Beyond Half and Full Marathon Training Program.  The cost is $45 through December 31, 2022 and $55 through February 28, 2023, plus the cost of a KAR membership if not already a member ($25 individual/$35 family/$20 full-time student).  
Metabolic Efficiency Test and Class: Athletic Mentors is offering a new metabolic cart that allows for a longer test and the ability to get even more data in one test. We can capture your heart rate at your metabolic efficiency point for training and get fueling data at race pace all in one test! KAR discounted price ($149) is available upon registration (regular pricing is $185). 
Metabolic Efficiency Test Only: KAR members that have already tested and attended our class or a private consult, may purchase the test only. You will also receive the Metabolic Efficiency report with your test results. KAR discounted price ($120) is available upon registration (regular pricing is $150). If desired, you can purchase a private consultation separately via athleticmentors.com at a 10% discount.
The 2023 Winter Beyond Half and Full Marathon Training Program (Kalamazoo) includes:
*Organized Saturday morning runs held on a variety of courses in greater Kalamazoo and Portage.  The majority of runs offer a pre and post run indoor or outdoor venue with restroom facilities.  
*Saturday Runs begin at 8 a.m. (January through February) and 7:30 a.m. (March through April) with pre-run gathering time and instructions 15 minutes before the start time. 
*Low, moderate and high intensity half and full marathon training schedules with day by day workouts.  
*Hydration (individually bottled water and electrolyte beverage) out on the course
*Weekly email and blog site communications with training tips, schedules, and more
*Supportive and encouraging Team Leaders with pace groups ranging from under 8:00 min/miles to 12 + min/miles. Program is directed by an RRCA and Lydiard certified running coach. 
*Informative Clinics will be held Saturday mornings at 7:15 a.m. prior to the runs (January through February)
*Information Night Thursday, December 15, from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at KRESA Wile Auditorium, 1819 East Milham Road, Portage, MI  49002. Light refreshments will be provided. 
*A FUN and supportive summer training experience with shared camaraderie and team spirit.
*Optional Beyond technical long-sleeve shirt ($30) or winter running hat ($15) - Available via online registration through December 18, 2022. 
*Optional Metabolic Efficiency testing package (test and class) ($149) or Metabolic Efficiency test only ($120)