The Runners

Welcome to The Runners's Edge...South Florida’s Largest Running Store

Training Program
Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Training

All levels of runners welcome! South Florida’s Largest Training Groups.

Session I: July 14th - Nov. 10th:

(prorated fees & custom programs also available)

(Chicago, Twin Cities, New York, Marine Corps, West Palm, Boca PAL ½.)

Session II: Sept. 8th - Feb. 2nd:

(prorated fees & custom programs also available)

(Miami, Disney World, A1A)

Running a marathon or half marathon is a great accomplishment.
We offer the most professional program run by runners.
We know what it is like for all levels of athletes from the walk-run participants to the advance runner.

click here to see our Boca Raton, FL running map

Program: Marathon Training Program

The marathon program is for all levels of runners, whether you’re a beginner or advanced runner. This program is designed for half/full marathon runners looking to optimize their training with the help of our coaches and staff.

Includes:
* Personalized coaching.
* Individual monthly schedule.

Fees:

$100 - One session. (Alumni $75)
$175 - Both sessions. (Alumni $150)

Fees can be pro-rated.

click here to join now via active.com or call 561-361-1950 to sign up over the phone.

All Programs include:

* 6:00 am Saturday long runs start at Runner’s Edge. Bathrooms, refreshments, water, showers available after long runs!

* Gatorade & water along course.

* Fruit and bagels after each run.

* Expert staff of runners for advice & training tips.

* 10% Discount on all footwear & apparel purchases till Feb. 2007.

* Free Coolmax Runner’s Edge training team top & t-shirt.

* Special entry fee for PAL ½ marathon, November 4, 2007.

* Wednesday night fun runs 6:30pm with Boca Raton Road Runners.

* Custom map w/run distances.

* 16 week training schedule.

* Guest speakers on different topics.

Program: 1/2 Marathon Training Program

Designed for the accomplished runner looking for a group to train with on weekends for half marathon/marathon distance.

Fee $75 - One session.
$125 – Both sessions.

Program: 10K Training Program

Designed for the middle distance runner training for a 5K-15K. All levels or runners training for their 1st race or looking to improve their speed/times.

Includes:
Personalized coaching.
Individual monthly schedule.

Fee $100

Coaching Staff

* Carol Virga was a 1992 Olympic Marathon Trials participant with a PR of 2:43 and 36 marathon and 11 titles.

* Tom Vladimir is the Former FAU Head Cross-country coach. He ran for Emory University, has completed 14 marathons with a 2:58 PR.

* Nicole Dittman is a has is a competitive half-marathoner and 5K racer, who is also the manager of Runner's Edge.