Endurance Challenge Half Marathon
Larissa Running Steep Ravine during '09 Endurance Challenge 50 Mile
If you want to run for The North Face Endurance Challenge, you might as well be coached by an Endurance Challenge Champion and train on the actual course.
Our 10 week Half Marathon Program is designed to build the proper conditioning with the best resources available in the bay area. We also practice on the course so you’ll have it completely dialed by race day. The midweek workouts are San Francisco based and consist of running drills mixed with core exercise designed and coached by Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Champion, Pilates and Yoga Instructor, and Doula Caitlin Smith. Sunday runs will take place on trails throughout Marin and will be lead by experienced trail and ultra runner Larissa Polischuk, who has notched the Pike’s Peak ascent (Half Marathon) under her belt and and is this year’s Angel Island 50K Champion. They are both super positive and you’ll have a good time while getting in the best shape of your life.
Training Components
- Sundays @ 8:30am – Trail Running long runs; wilderness based with Larissa Polischuk
- Tuesdays @ 6:30pm – Midweek drills with Caitlin Smith
- Access to member website with maps, directions, carpooling, calendar, and other resources
- 50% Discount on Hydrapak Products
- 10% Discount from Sports Basement
Prerequisites: Ability to run 4 miles comfortably for the first weekend run.
Start Date: October 3rd, 2010 Course Size Limit: 30 people
Workouts with Caitlin Smith
It is not common for training programs to be lead by a world class athlete. It is also uncommon to find a world class runner who is a Pilates and Yoga instructor and who is dedicated to teaching others. These are just a few of qualities that Caitlin Smith brings to the table. continue reading…
Endurance Challenge Ultra – Full Program
This 16 week program is designed to build the proper conditioning to complete The North Face Endurance Challenge 50K or 50 Mile on December 5th, 2010. It combines Saturday Trail runs on courses throughout Marin that showcase the best of what the area has to offer. The midweek workouts are based in San Francisco and consist of running drills mixed with core exercise designed and coached by Ultra Running Champion, Pilates and Yoga Instructor, and Doula Caitlin Smith. continue reading…
Saturday Trail Runs
Please join us for 16 weeks of great trail running in Marin as you build up to The North Face Endurance Challenge 50K or 50 Mile Events.
If you would like to take advantage of expert coaching but do not have time for our Full Program, this option is for you. Take advantage of our details trail maps and routes that match the build up to complete The North Face Endurance Challenge 50k or 50 Mile races this December. continue reading…
Trail Running 101
Running SCA Trail in Marin Headlands
Hit the Trails!
This 4 week program designed to build an awareness of the Marin Trails and to comfortably introduce participants our Ultra Program. The group will gradually build up the distance from week to week starting with 4.5 miles and finishing with a 7 mile run. continue reading…
Why Are We Different
Why are our programs different?
We provide top fitness professionals with deep trail and ultramarathon experience, who love our area trails, and want to share the experience of the Headlands, Mt. Tamalpais, Muir Woods, Pt. Reyes, and beyond with you.
