Official Interactive Training Program

Sunday, October 19, 2008

The Official Free Press Marathon Interactive Training Program with Coach GP.

Click on the video at the bottom of this page to learn more about the Official Free Press Marathon Interactive Training Program with Coach GP.

Register for the training program here.

Marathon and Half Marathon training programs begin June 16th.
5K training program begins July 28th.

GP is one of the most innovative coaches in the running community, employing the same training methods that took his marathon time from 4:41 to a 2:34 and his mile time from 10 minutes to 4.21, both in less than eight years.

A nationally renowned coach, GP aims to bring out the best in athletes at all levels, all ages, and from novice to Olympian. He is a USA Track & Field Level 2 certified coach.

Many of you will recognize GP’s distinctive British accent from our Marathon, where he has served as the Start/Finish line announcer.

GP’s four-month program promises to enhance your interactive training experience by joining the expertise and tools of world-known organizations like www.RunningBuzz.com , www.MarathonGuide.com , and www.MapMyRun.com .

As a participant in this on-line program, you’ll be training with runners from all corners of the globe. You’ll be coached by trained professionals in a safe, progressive and sequential format. They’ll work with you in developing a program to suit your distance insuring that you make it to the finish!

Your training will include tips on:

* Cross training
* Injury prevention and management
* Strength and conditioning
* Range of motion and flexibility
* Mechanics of proper running
* How to pick the right shoes
* Nutrition
* Race day strategy and recovery

Your weekly schedule will be arranged according to your ability and goal. You will have unlimited e-mail access with your coach as well as scheduled telephone consultations.

Register for the training program here.

Play the following video to learn more about Coach GP and the training program. (The video may take a few moments to load.)