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2008-09 In Flight
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2008-09 Group
Training Programs

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Marathon &
Half Marathon
Training Program #1

Sat Long Runs
Wed Hills & Speed
$225.00 - Best Value!

Our best value for those that can commit to a comprehensive running program. This includes 28- 32 weeks of our marathon/half marathon training program with weekly Saturday long runs, a 10 week season of mid-week hill workouts and a 10 week season of mid-week speed/track workouts. Everything you need to excel this season. For a detailed list of what is included check out the sign up link below.

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Marathon &
Half Marathon
Training
Program #2
Sat Long Runs Only
$150.00

Designed for those who cannot to commit to mid week training but want a weekend only program that includes essential long run support. This includes 28-32 weeks of our marathon/half marathon training program with weekly Saturday long runs only. Program #2 provides more than adequate coaching to get you to the finish line. For a detailed list of what is included check out the sign up link below.

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Hill Training
10 Week Season
Summer 2008
$70.00

US Marathon Olympic Gold medalist, Frank Shorter, once said that hill training is "speed work in disguise" . In our opinion hill training is the missing link that most runners need to take their running to a whole new level. Mimicking hilly terrain during training physically and mentally prepares runners for what they may face on the race course and can help improve race times from the 5K to marathon distance and beyond. Hill training can be included in our marathon package #1 or purchased separately. For a more information on these Wed Summer workouts check out the sign up link below.

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Speed/Track Training
10 Week Season
Fall 2008

$70.00

Do you have the need for speed? Who doesn't and honestly the only way you will run faster is to practice running faster in a controlled environment. Improved times with various interval distances on a 400 meter track improves turnover, form, power and can really help bring those race times down. Speed training can be included in our marathon package #1 or purchased separately. For a more information on these Wed Fall workouts check out the sign up link below.

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In Flight Blog
Tune In & Tune Up

Coach Michael is finally breathing some much needed life into the In Flight Blog. Whether you train with us or not every runner world-wide is welcome here as Michael shares running and marathon training tips. He will also cover the Houston and International running and racing scene.

In Flight Running Blog


Metabolic Testing
RMR & VO2 Max
Starting July 2008
Call 713-523-2577
To Book Your Test
Whether you are looking to loose weight or increase peformance, metabolic testing can help you reach your goals. Our resting metabolic rate tests rates your metabolism and gives you a gauge of how many calories per day that you need to maintain or lose weight. Our VO2 - anaerobic threshold tests let you know your true heart rate zones to get the most out of your fat burning ability while you do your cardio workouts. Runners and cyclists can also take their sport and racing to the next level by getting heart rate zones to help with realistic heart rate training goals. Check out the links below for more info about both tests and call us at 713-523-2577 if you have questions about testing and how it can benefit your fitness goals.

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Recommended Reading
Run Fast by Hal Higdon

Whether you are a beginner road racer or shooting for a new personal best, this book does a great job of breaking down training schedules and drills to run smarter and prepare for race day.

  More book reviews


 

In Flight Running
Houston's Run Coaching, Marathon & Half Marathon Training Program
Group Run Cancellation Page
Houston Memorial Park Weather (77001)

Registration for our 2008-09 Marathon & Half Marathon Training Season Is Now Closed
Registration for our 10 Week Speed Training Season is now open
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Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned veteran Houston runner the all important weather forecast is always something you should check before you head out the door on your next run. Houston weather can change in a heartbeat so we have a collection here of links to our favorite Houston weather forecast. Most key in on central Houston's Memorial Park area, the running mecca of Houston. For our members we also announce weather cancellations for group runs on this page so you always know our weather status before you head out for the next group run with us. Hope this is helpful in planning out each days training run. Run Strong, God Speed and have a great run today!.

 



In Flight Running
Member Group Run Weather Cancellation Page
We have been pretty lucky over the past few years but sometimes the weather just doesn't cooperate and we have to cancel group runs. We base group run cancellation decisions on weather in the zip code area of our starting point (usually Houston's Memorial Park - zip code 77001) and the planned routes from there. Cancelled runs are not rescheduled so when a run is cancelled we recommend to all runners to run the planned route for that week on their own later in the day on a Saturday when weather clears or on the following Sunday. Generally we will run in the rain unless the streets are flooding, there are reported lightning strikes in the area or the Houston area is under severe weather or Hurricane warnings. If we call a run either a mid week or Saturday long run we will call it at least 45 minutes prior to our scheduled meeting time and post it on the web. Just check our Weather Cancellation Page so you don't waste a trip to the Park if a run is cancelled. Book mark this In Flight Weather Cancellation Page below and check it before you head out to a group run when you are not sure if we are meeting or not. When in doubt just show up at Memorial Park or our planned meeting place as the weather may be much better there than at your house.

Long Runs - Training held on most Saturday mornings @ 6:00 AM
28-32 Week Season - May 31st 2008 - January 18th 2009 Houston Marathon/Half Marathon
Memorial Park Softball Fields - Northeast corner of the park adjacent to Washington/Westcott entrance
No cancellations at this time

Hill Workouts - Training held on Wednesdays @ 6:00 AM or 6:00 PM
10 week season - August 6th 2008 - October 8th 2008
Allen Parkway @ Memorial Drive across from St. Thomas High School
No cancellations at this time

Track Workouts - Training held on Wednesday @ 6:00 AM or 6:00 PM
10 week season - October 15th 2008 - December 17th 2008
Lamar High School Track - Westheimer at River Oaks Blvd
No cancellations at this time


The Weather Channel
Houston Memorial Park Forecast - Houston Texas - 77001




The Weather UnderGround Forecast
Houston Memorial Park Forecast - Houston Texas - 77001