Training Programs - Virtual

RUNNER'S DEN 2020 VIRTUAL FALL TRAINING PROGRAM UPDATE

What: Runner's Den Virtual Fall Training Program
When: September 19, 2020 thru December 13th, 2020 (13 weeks)
Where: Runner's Den, 6505 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ 85016
Targeting: Runner's Den Scottsdale Half Marathon & 3TV Phoenix 10K

For the previous nine years, Runner's Den has produced a Fall training program aimed at preparing athletes of all abilities for a Fall half marathon or 10K event. While we looked forward to making "#10" the best ever, the Covid-19 pandemic has required us to reevaluate how we could responsibly produce it or if we should offer it at all.

RUNNER'S DEN RECENTLY CONDUCTED A SURVEY OF OUR TRAINING GROUP ALUMNI, ASKING OPINIONS ON THE FEASIBILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF A 2020 FALL PROGRAM. CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW TO VIEW THE RESULTS.

CLINIC SURVEY RESULTS

The final decision to produce a Virtual or In-person training clinic will be based on our community meeting the following criteria and will be announced August 27th, targeting a September 19th training kick-off:

Maricopa County must be considered low-risk with test positivity of less than 5% (Percent positive is the percentage of people with a positive test result, out of all people tested)
A minimum 14 consecutive day decline in reported cases.
Both benchmarks must be met as of August 27th, with the opening date of program registration August 28th.
Runner's Den reserves the right to amend, restructure or cancel this program at any time based on the ever changing Covid-19 landscape. Our goal remains to produce a meaningful and safe program in the most responsible manner possible.

CONSIDERATIONS IN OUR DECISION MAKING PROCESS:

Road racing throughout the U.S. is practically at a standstill. There are some events being staged, but most major events have been rescheduled or cancelled, through this October.
Can we offer a program in an environment which responsibly limits exposure to the Coronavirus while offering a goal oriented training regimen and providing a returned sense of camaraderie in the running community?
Are the fitness events still on the Valley calendars going to be staged?
While there is strong interest from past participants in a 2020 program, even if all reasonable efforts are made to limit exposure, is it responsible to do so?

In the event that the Runner's Den Scottsdale Half Marathon is cancelled/postponed or if the program is cancelled for any reason, 110% of all program fees paid will be issued as store credit at Runner's Den. (If you pay $180, $198 will be credited to your account)This credit will have no expiration date .

COMPONENTS OF OUR VIRTUAL 2020 TRAINING PROGRAM:

13 weeks of self-guided training beginning September 19th. The program will target the Runner's Den Scottsdale Half Marathon on December 13th and incorporate the 3TV Phoenix 10K on November 8th as part of your training.
Runner's Den will provide and archive downloadable training programs which participants will maintain on a regular basis. These records will be monitored by Runner's Den staff and provide feedback when appropriate or requested.
7 week 10K program for the 3TV Phoenix 10K and 13 week Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels for the Runner's Den Scottsdale 1/2 Marathon are offered. We suggest participants in the 10K program be capable of running/walking 2 miles within 28 minutes at the start of the program on September 19th.
Weekly email correspondence with program updates, reference materials and articles.

$100/$125 credit at Runner’s Den which can be applied to any regularly priced gear purchase ($125 when applying credit to the purchase of New Balance or Brooks shoes and used by November 30, 2020)
Free Entry into the Runner's Den Scottsdale Half Marathon on December 13th. 10K program participants will have access to a discounted entry into the 5K
$25 Entry into the 3TV Phoenix 10K or 5K on November 8th, 2020
One guaranteed $20 entry into the 43rd annual Runner’s Den Pancake Run on February 7th, 2021 (Opening fee $43) Race is limited to the first 2,000 entrants and fills fast.
Permanent membership into the Runner’s Den Customer Rewards Program
10% discount on all regularly priced in-store Runner’s Den purchases through 12/31/20. Fine print: Discount offer excludes the purchase of store gift cards and Garmin products or the use of the store credit issued with program registration for these items..
Access to our Runner's Den hospitality tent on Race Days (Priceless)

Participants completing the training program, maintaining their training log and registering for either the Runner's Den Scottsdale Half Marathon/5K or the 3TV Phoenix 10K/5K will receive:

One pair of Feetures technical running socks ($12 Value)
Newly designed program Technical Running Shirt ($25 Value)

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER YOU MUST KNOW:
There are many unknowns regarding Covid-19 and responsibly navigating its threats. Updated and changing information seems to be available almost daily. While the Runner's Den Scottsdale Half Marathon and the 3TV Phoenix 10K are currently scheduled, cancellations or postponements are possible.

With the goal of responsibility and safety in mind, once the program has started, Runner's Den reserves the right to change or cancel the program if deemed appropriate for safety reasons or due to mandates from Maricopa County or the state of Arizona.

In the event that the Runner's Den Scottsdale Half Marathon is cancelled or postponed or if the program is cancelled for any reason, 110% of all program fees paid will be issued as store credit at Runner's Den. (If you pay $180, $198 will be credited to your account) This credit will have no expiration date.

REGISTRATION FOR OUR 2020 TRAINING PROGRAM Opens August 28th

Program Fee: $180

The Fine Print: No additional discounts can be combined with this offer, but as a member of our training group you will receive 10% off future purchases through 12/31/20 in addition to permanent membership in our Customer Rewards Program. Discounts will not apply the the program issued store credit.