This program is designed to help walkers, walk-runners, and runners tackle the Rochester, NY winter race scene with a focus on GRRC's Freezeroo Series. There is no obligation to register for any race, and if you choose to register for one, that is a payment to the race. Obatron Productions does not produce any of the races mentioned.
Popular Area Races
Reindeer Run 5K
Ugly Sweater Run 5K
Greater Rochester Running Club's Freezeroo Series (5K to 8 Miles)
The Rochester Winter Race Training program follows the Freezeroo race distances, which vary from 5K to 8 Miles, and do not progress linearly. Participants will be provided a calendar and a private training group on Facebook.
When:
Tuesdays and Thursdays either at 8 a.m. for mornings only training track or 6 p.m. for the weeknights/Saturday morning mix training track.
Saturdays, 8 a.m. for both tracks.
See individual events for planned alterations to the schedule. No workouts will occur on Freezeroo Days or other target race days, which vary each year.
Where:
Most workouts are at Greece Canal Park, Millennium Lodge, at 241 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester, NY 14626 until too dark for the park (it closes at dusk). Then they move to nearby locations.
What:
Tuesdays are hill workouts (Hill Focus). Thursdays are speed workouts (Speed Boost). Saturdays are long distance workouts (Go Long).
Why choose Rochester Winter Race Training for your training?
- Small program size means Vickey gets to know you well enough to tailor a program to your goals and needs.
- Vickey is an experienced walker and runner who has raced a wide range of paces, so she can relate to a variety of issues and concerns.
- It's cost effective and provides personalization and individual attention in a small group setting where the coach gets to know each participant.
- There is no minimum pace requirement.