18 week Melbourne Marathon Training Groups Start June 7
Running a Half Marathon is brilliant. Running a MARATHON is just plain AWESOME! Go ahead, challenge yourself!
TRAIN WITH THE SOME OF THE MOST EXPERIENCED MARATHON COACHES IN AUSTRALIA!
Train on The Tan, Princes Park -Carlton and Duncan McKinnon Reserve plus other great trails around Melbourne' with Sporting Spirit- Leaders in Marathon Training! This program is ideal for experienced runners trying to improve their time or for those who simply want to finish the race and realize their dream.
What do we offer you?
-Individual consultation (phone) to establish goals & training history
-Email & phone support throughout training for the marathon.
-18 week training program specifically taylored to your level (beginners –advanced)
- option of longer term planning (2-4 years) for more serious runners
-Long runs on great trails- mapped with distances, support on the course including drinks and refreshments, fruit etc at the end.
-Interval training, fartlek, hill & tempo running, technique & strength
-Marathon Training Camp 4 weeks before your event (discounts for members)
-Nutrition Seminar (discount for members)
-Assistance with Race Planning
-Post event celebration and award night
-friendly, supportive atmosphere
Marathon Training Venues & Times
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Testamonials
“…Just a quick e-mail to say a BIG thank-you for all your help in getting me to the start line for my first marathon and all the work you put into our programs and training allowing me to finish it. Although I can't say I enjoyed the last 12km's, I quickly forgot the aching muscles and sore joints and crossed the line thinking "I can't wait for Melbourne". –Meaghan
"...a big thank you for your support and guidance through my training program to get me across that line on Sunday. I trusted you, and even though at times I did a little panic, it all worked out in the end. I had a fantastic day, and can say without a doubt, I would run another at some stage in the future. The support of people in the group has been unbelievable". - Carol Keith
“…Training with the sporting spirit squad has presented eagerly anticipated results. For me it was.... "a sub 3 hour marathon at Melbourne 2000 ..a goal for over 10 years prior to Sporting Spirit"...The hard work to complete the distance is made easier by a great group of training buddies. Sometimes the results have been a complete surprise......in 2002 an unexpected place in the final of the state championships 800m
track race"...."always rewarding no matter what your preferred distance is.” -Phil
“…I ran 3.19.14! which is over 15 mins quicker than my first marathon of 3.36!!! Woo Hoo!
Great day, great run…… Also I finished really strong. Sprinted home. I followed your taper program to the dot and felt well rested and fired up ready to race on the big day. Recovered well also.
Thanks for your program and support” –Sally Foreman