Maine Running Academy

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The goal of the Maine Running Academy is to create a Group Running & educational environment where anyone can improve their level of fitness and their running ability, and learn to incorporate running into their very own Fitness Lifestyle.

There are several training groups available in the Maine Running Academy, designed to accommodate virtually any fitness level. Below are the running & training programs offered through 2010 to both the beginner and experienced runner:

Portland Only:

Winter Base Training	January 7 – March 11, 2010 (Free to Any 2009 Training Program Participant)
Reach The Beacon Running 101	March 2 – August 5, 2010
Reach The Beacon Running 201	March 4 – August 7, 2010
Triathlon 101	TBD for 2010 (Presented by Midcoast Triathlon Club)
Maine Marathon & ½ Marathon	May 23 – October 3, 2010
Fall Running 101	August 17 – November 23, 2010
Fall Running 201	August 19 – November 25, 2010
Late Fall Marathon & ½ Marathon	August 15 – January 9, 2011
Winter Base Training	December 2 – March 12, 2011

Cost: $150/Year Full Membership, or $100 for an Individual Program

Maine Running Company offers Scholarship and payment plan opportunities for all programs. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it '; document.write( '' ); document.write( addy_text44950 ); document.write( '<\/a>' ); //-->\n This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you need financial assistance for an MRC Training Program. Our inclusive approach is to provide opportunity for everyone. All inquiries are confidential.

Group Levels:

Running 101 is for beginners and is a walk/run group designed to complete a targeted 5K or 10K.
Running 201 is for those who can run and complete a 5K. This is where we start to incorporate tempo, speed and hill training.
½ Marathon is for people who can run 30 minutes or run/walk (run 4 minutes, walk 1) for 30 minutes without stopping.
Marathon is for people who can run 90 minutes or run/walk (4 minutes/walk 1 minute) 90 minutes without stopping.
Triathlon 101 is designed for beginners attempting to complete their 1st Sprint Triathlon.

What do I receive with a Maine Running Academy Membership?

Expert Coaching & Group Support
Weekly Training Schedule & Newsletter
Informative Training Clinics & Seminars
10% Discount At Maine Running Company
Maine Running Academy Training Short Sleeve Tech Tee Shirt - $25 Value
Maine Running Academy Training Long Sleeve Tech Tee Shirt - $30 Value
MRC Summer Training Hat and Winter Training Hat—$40 Value
Two Complimentary Race Entries For Any MRC Sponsored Race (Excludes B2B) - $30 Value
Discount Coupon for Brooks Shoes
Maine Running Academy Dollars worth $15.00 off any Running Apparel at Maine Running
“SATISFACTION GUARANTEED” (If you are not getting what you expected, Maine Running Academy will give you a full refund, no questions asked)