Beckley Chamber Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K Training Teams sponsored by the YMCA of Southern West Virginia and powered by ActiveSWV.
Do you want to train toward running a marathon or a 10K but don’t know how to get started? Active Southern WV, in partnership with the YMCA of Southern West Virginia, is now organizing Training Teams leading up to the Beckley Chamber Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K schedule for the Fall. Your Training Team participation will include 8-10 week training program, t’shirt, running schedule and helpful information on nutrition, stretching and hydration.
With help from coaches; Amanda Zari, Ryan Gilkerson, Terry Hoskins and Sarah Coffey, we are ready to help give participants the tools needed to be successful at running events.
The Training Team service will include an 8-10 week training program with weekly group runs, information on gear, nutrition, injury prevention and motivational tips.
Running a marathon or half marathon is tough enough but you don’t have to do it alone. Join an Active SWV Training Team to meet new friends and make the training experience fun and effective.
Our teams will be working towards the Beckley Chamber Marathon and Half Marathon in September, the Rocket Boys Festival 10k and the Babcock State Park Sticks & Stones Trail Run in October. You can join an Active SWV Training Team at any point this summer!
This is a free service we hope many take advantage of and help to make their friends and neighbors aware of this opportunity.
Active SWV Training Teams Facebook Page will help you stay connected with news, maps, tips and schedules.
Please call to get signed up: Melanie Seiler with Active SWV (304) 254-8488 or Ryan Gilkerson with the YMCA (304) 2522-0715.
Or send an email: [email protected]
