Running/Training Groups in Fort Wayne

 

Saturdays:

YMCA Downtown - 7AM - group leaves at 7AM

         Usually 8-12 miles with 10-30 people - All levels welcome. Contact:  Steve Hilker - smhilker@verizon.net

 

PR Training

We do our long runs/walks on Saturdays, and are open to anyone who would like to join us. Check www.runprtraining.com for time/location. Many runners/walkers are training for the Fort 4 Fitness half marathon or 4 mile in September. For a brochure of the 14 week class offered starting in June visit www.runprtraining.com. It is not too late to join! If you would like to be invited to the PR Training Yahoo Group, email prtraining@comcast.net. This group provides current information on weekly running groups.

 Team in Training

The Leukemia & Lymphona Society's Team in Training is the world's largest endurance sports training program. Most runners are beginners, but any level of runner or walker is welcome. The group meets for long runs on weekends at Foster Park. Contact Nathan Arata at Nathan_arata@yahoo.com for more information. Thanks! Nathan.

New Haven

Group is meeting at Moser Park in New Haven.  Distances will vary – usually 8-12 miles. They meet on Saturdays at 7AM.  For more information, contact David Swenson at 749-9366 or dswe456204@msn.com.

 

Born to Run – BTR – Distance Training Group   Meets Dec. - May

BTR is a group that meets at various locations around the Ft. Wayne area.  The group will be meeting at 8AM on Saturdays through December and May.  Several people will be training for the marathon distance -- Boston and also the Indy Mini.  For additional information contact Brett Hess at 637-3755 or superhess@msn.com or www.fortwayneborntorun.ning.com.

 

During the Week:

 

Rats in Training 2008 -- Train for the River City Rat Race

The initial meeting will be Aug 25th, 2008 @ 6:30pm at the Central YMCA located at 1020 Barr St. Our first running session will begin Tuesday, Aug 26th. The group will meet once a week (on Tuesdays) at the Central YMCA. The first time the group will run/walk one mile and build up to the 5k (3.1 miles) or 10k (6.2 miles) distance. For more information contact Stephen Hilker at smhilker@verizon.net or go to the River City Rate website at http://www.rivercityratrace.com

   

Three Rivers Running Company

Monday - 8pm (8-12 miles @ 6:45-7:15 min/mi pace)
Wednesday - Beginners - 5:30pm (3-6 miles @ 8-12 min/mi pace)
Saturday - 8am (8-16 miles @ 7:00 pace)

Call for more information - 496-8000 or contact Eric Ade at eric@3riversrunning.com

 Trail Running - Chain-O-Lakes - 6 - 8 miles

Chain-O-Lakes State Park - Dock Lake, Albion, IN
Contact: Don Lindley, 260-436-2234 or lindleyd44@verizon.net

Carpool or meet at boat launch, Dock Lake at 6:30pm. Join us on Wednesday evenings except the 2nd Wed of every month. Annual DNR 200 Permit to gain access to park is $36.

Train with experienced trail runners on easy (Trail 7) and moderate (Trails 1 & 2) - no experience necessary. Dark hours, flashlight or headlamps required. Run/Walk trail 1(1.5 miles); trail 2(1.0 mile); trail 7(1.8 miles).  Be sure to call or email for any updates.

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*If you have a group you would like added to this list, contact Tammy Behrens ia email at prtraining@comcast.net