Running, Jogging & Walking Programs
All running programs are design by Brian Clarke to bring the best possible results in the shortest available time. Groups meet three times a week for workouts, but exceptions are made and tuition is prorated for individuals who, because of work or family commitments, can’t come to all workouts on a regular basis. Our promise: Whether you’re a runner, jogger or walker, you’ll finish great races with a proven training program, experienced coaches, and friendly group support.
5k and 10k Speed Training | January 2 - March 9, 2008
This program is designed to teach the game of competitive racing, focusing on five short races that give us the opportunity to practice and enjoy the skills of training and racing.
The 10-week program begins officially the first Wednesday in January, with workouts on Monday & Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., and Saturday at 7:00 a.m. We meet for intervals at Kapiolani Park and for hill training at KCC's Diamond Head campus. Please note: This training begins unofficially on December 19, 2007, with workouts on Wednesday and Saturday until December 29, 2007. Join the training early at no extra cost, get in shape with moderate workouts, and learn the BC INterval System before the official start on January 2, 2008.
There is no information meeting for this training. Please call 737-4340 or email Brian to confirm your interest.
Cost for full participation in the 10-week program, including three workouts per week, is $145.
BC Trails | January 6 - April 27, 2008
This training gives runners, joggers and walkers an alternative to long runs on the roads. Once a week on Sundays, enjoy the forest trails of Tantalus and Waimanalo, as well as the open spaces of Kaena Point, while you build a broad base of stamina necessary for best-effort racing later in the year.
Depending on your ability, workout duration will build from 90 minutes to four hours. This is a perfect base training program in anticipation of the Honu Half-Ironman, the Volcano Wilderness Runs, and the Honolulu Marathon.
The program begins the first Sunday in January and continues on Sundays through April. Workouts start at 7 a.m. on Sunday from various locations around the island of Oahu.
The 12-workout program costs $95. There is no information meeting for this training. Come to the first complementary workout for an introduction and orientation to the training. Please call 737-4340 or email Brian to confirm the date and venue of the next workout.
Oahu Trail Training | May 3 - July 28, 2008
Discover the beauty and challenge of running in the forests of the Koolau and Waianae mountains of Oahu. The program is designed to prepare athletes at all levels for the Kilauea Volcano Wilderness Runs (5-mile, 10-mile, and marathon) in Volcano National Park on the last Saturday of July.
The twelve week program begins the first Saturday in May, with workouts on Mondays & Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 7:00 a.m., meeting in the Mount Tantalus area above Makiki on the weeknights and at various locations in the mountains around Oahu on Sundays. We guarantee that you will see areas of Oahu you have never seen before.
A free information meeting will be held Saturday, April 26 at the Church of the Crossroads, 1212 University Avenue, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Please call 737-4340 or email Brian to confirm the date and venue.
Cost for full participation in the 12-week program, including three workouts per week, is $175.
Sunday Trails | October 12 - November 30, 2008
Explore the scenic East Koolau ridge trails between Mariner’s Ridge and Mount Tatalus. In the process, you’ll gradually build the strength to tackle the highest peaks in the Koolaus.
Workouts require more than an entry fitness level, You should be able to walk for several hours on steep, rugged trails. This training is for active people who are looking for a tough alternative to running on the roads, while enjoying breathtaking vistas of Honolulu and the Windward side of Oahu.
The program begins in mid-October and continues through November, with 2-to-4-hour hikes on Sunday mornings starting at 7 a.m. The 7-workout fall session costs $75.
There is no information meeting for this training. Come to the first complementary workout for an introduction and orientation to the training. Please call 737-4340 or email Brian to confirm the date and venue of the first workout.
Honolulu Marathon Training | August 11 - December 14, 2008
This 18-week training accommodates runners, joggers and walkers training for the Honolulu Marathon.
Workouts are scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m., and on Saturdays from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Separate groups meet in Honolulu and Kailua on week nights, and both groups are combined on the weekends at various locations around the island.
We typically have seven to ten groups, accommodating ability levels between three and seven hours for the marathon. There is also a fitness walker group that trains for fitness and the Mayor’s Walk instead of the marathon. One of these groups will be right for you. Workouts include long runs on Saturday, with hills and intervals during the week. Several practice races are also scheduled during the training so you can learn the discipline of carbohydrate loading, pacing, hydration and nutrition before attempting the Honolulu Marathon.
Come to the free information meeting on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Church of the Crossroads, 1212 University Avenue from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. Please call 737-4340 or email Brian to confirm the date and venue.
Cost of the training is $245.