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Nine-week Half Marathon Beginner Training Program
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The Boston Athletic Association, adidas and Marathon Sports are proud to offer the B.A.A. Half Marathon Training Clinics. These events are free and open to all B.A.A. Half Marathon entrants and their guests.

The 10th annual B.A.A. Half Marathon, presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund will take place on Sunday, October 10, 2010.

All clinics will be held at Marathon Sports Boston store (671 Boylston St.).

Though not required, for our planning purposes, please let us know if you plan to attend a Training Clinic by sending us an email at train@baa.org.

Guests are welcome to attend.

Please call (617) 236-1652, ext. 2627 with any questions.

 
Adidas Marathon Sports

Fall '10 adidas Footwear & Apparel

20% off adidas products and apparel at each clinic.

Free Gift With Purchase of adidas footwear and apparel at each clinic.

Gift With Try On offered on adidas products at each clinic.

Training Clinics
The B.A.A. Half Marathon TRAINING CLINIC Series is designed to help you run your best time. The clinics are free and open to all registered entrants in the B.A.A. Half Marathon.
Where:
Marathon Sports

Address:
671 Boylston Street,
Boston, MA 02116

Telephone:
617-267-4774
Marathon Sports Clinic dates:

Monday evening,
August 9

Monday evening,
September 13

Monday evening,
October 4

Each clinic begins with exclusive, discounted shopping on adidas footwear and apparel from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., followed by a 40-minute presentation beginning at 7:30 p.m.

adidas will supply a Gift With Purchase on any adidas footwear or apparel, and all adidas product will be 20% off retail. (No additional discounts apply.)

All clinics are different, and are hosted at Marathon Sports in Boston (Boylston Street, across from the Boston Public Library near Copley Square).

The first clinic will introduce an eight-week training program, designed and recommended by the B.A.A. coaching staff. Those attending the clinic may decide to listen and follow a novice or an advanced runner program. Clinic attendees can decide when they arrive which program is right for them and will be guided by a brief training introduction.

Each clinic is free and open to registrants of the 2010 B.A.A. Half marathon and their guests.

These clinics are extremely popular and fill up quickly. Space is limited. If you would like to attend one or both of the remaining clinics, then please send an email to train@baa.org to reserve your place.

2010 Clinic Schedule

Clinic #1 - Monday, August 9
7:30 p.m.

Topic: B.A.A. Half Marathon Training Schedule and Program.
Novice and Advanced eight-week training plans specific to the B.A.A. Half Marathon will outline the essentials of getting ready to run your best half marathon on October 10.
Speakers: B.A.A. Head Coach Michael Pieroni and B.A.A. Assistant Coach Terry Shea

Clinic #2 - Monday, September 13
7:30 p.m.

Topic: Biomechanics and Gait Analysis for the Half Marathoner; Proper Footwear and Apparel for optimum training.
Speakers: Marathon Sports owner Colin Peddie and Michael McGrane, of adidas.

Clinic #3 - Monday, October 4
7:30 p.m.

Topic: B.A.A. Half Marathon course profile and tips for final preparation, including race day, from the B.A.A. coaches. A Question & Answer session will address concerns and all aspects of the event.
Speakers: B.A.A. Head Coach Michael Pieroni and B.A.A. Assistant Coach Terry Shea, along with a panel of experienced B.A.A. runners offering guidance and advice.

Clinic Agenda

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Clinic Registration and exclusive discount of 20% off adidas footwear and apparel (excluding sale items) at Marathon Sports (Boylston Street, Boston) store for B.A.A. Half Marathon entrants.

7:30 p.m. - 8:10 p.m. - B.A.A. Half Marathon Training Clinic followed by raffle of adidas products (8:10 to 8:15 p.m.).

8:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Experts available to answer your questions on an individual basis.


Sign-up for each clinic at train@baa.org



2010 B.A.A. Half Marathon Official Merchandise by adidas
available for purchase in late August exclusively at Marathon Sports


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Please visit the following MARATHON SPORTS locations:
www.marathonsports.com

1654 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-354-4161

671 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-267-4774

1638 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA 02445
617-735-9373

401 Main Street
Melrose, MA 02176
781-662-0091

134 Washington Street
Norwell, MA 02061
781-871-2979

255 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
781-237-0771

 

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