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 Information on the 2010 HMF Training Program is available in PDF format.
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The Hartford Marathon Foundation offers training programs for runners and triathletes. Groups are open to all ages and fitness levels from beginners to experienced racers. Our weekly group runs and rides are held in convenient locations throughout central Connecticut. Participants can join in at any time. |
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| HMF Training Open House - Sunday - March 7, 2010 |
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Don’t miss the Hartford Marathon Foundation’s free open house on March 7, 2010 and discover that you can be a runner, try a triathlon, get fit and have fun while doing it. |
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The Open House will be held from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Healthtrax Wellness Center in Glastonbury CT.
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It is free and open to all ages and abilities.
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A 3-mile fun run led by our State RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) Representative, Art Byram will begin at 1:00 p.m.from the Wellness Center. The run is open to all ages and abilities, including walk/runners.
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Many of our sponsors will have a display at the Open House including -
Come train with us and receive all these benefits:
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Full training plan
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Technical training shirt
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Camaraderie and companionship while you reach your goals
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Coach led weekly runs on measured routes
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Discounts at running/biking stores & other local businesses
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Speakers on various training topics (energy gel tasting,
avoiding injury, hydration, & nutrition)
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Fabulous end of season V.I.P. reception for all trainees
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Special Meeting area at goal race
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Weekly emails with training articles & information |
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Most Training Groups meet at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday mornings on Main Street in Glastonbury, either at the fountain (Main St & Hebron Ave) or in front of Cycling Concepts (across the street from the fountain) at 2343 Main Street, except where noted. |
Looking for a change of pace in your workouts? Need a new fitness challenge? Interested in training with a group? The Sprint Triathlon program is designed for beginners who want to complete their first triathlon or novices who need more practice and information. Read more about training for these goal events - Niantic Bay Triathlon and the Women's Triathlon.
The Olympic Triathlon program is designed for experienced racers who want to improve skill and speed, endurance, strength and discipline.
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| FREE CLINICS - First Timers Triathlon
Niantic Bay Triathlon - August 7
Women's Triathlon - September 11 |
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Two free clinics will cover all the basics you need to enjoy your first triathlon experience or improve yourself in your second...or third.. Both sessions will be conducted by Daria Vander Veer, USAT Official and 20 year veteran of short and long distance triathlons. Topics will include what to expect in each stage of the race, basic USAT rules to follow to avoid penalties, and what to do with all that equipment! Question and answer time will follow. |
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Can you have a professional analyze your freestyle stroke?
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Want to learn techniques used by top triathletes?
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Why is open water swimming different from swimming in a pool?
Pick a swim clinic based on your needs for the answers to these topics. |
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Training Dates |
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| Freestyle Swim Clinic |
5/2/2010 |
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| Open Water Swim Clinic |
7/18/2010 |
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| Mini-Stroke Clinic |
3/7/2010 |
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| Ride Hartford Mathon's duathlon and triathlon race courses with experienced cyclists from three Connecticut bike shops. Pick a race and contact the shop. |
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NEW IN 2010 - Online registration will be an option for athletes interested in signing up online.
If you register by mail/fax,
download the 2010 Training Program application. Please include the appropriate waiver -
Running or USAT.
Questions on training groups or swim clinics? Contact peggy@hartfordmarathon.com
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** Free Injury Hotline!
1 877 MOBL MED (877 662-5633)
Call or email Select Physical Therapy's Injury Hotline 24 hrs a day with any questions or concerns about aches, pains or any injury. A licensed Athletic Trainer will answer your questions about preventions and treatment of common athletic injuries, give you home instruction on your injury, refer you to the closest clinic for a free assessment or get you into a network of orthopedic doctors within 72 hours of your call. (if there is no answer please leave a message and your call will be returned with in 24hrs) |
Additional training information can be found on suggested running sites listed on the HMF Links page.
The Hartford Marathon Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving and enhancing the health and fitness of our community.
