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2010-11 Group
Training Programs
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Marathon - 1/2 Marathon
Weekend Program
Sat Long Run Support
Registration Open Thru Sep 30th
Season Runs Thru Feb 13, 2011
Cost: $160.00

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 an 8 month marathon or half marathon training program with weekly Saturday long run support. Our Weekend Warrior Program provides more than adequate coaching to get you to the finish line. For a detailed list of what is included or to register on-line check out the link below.

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Marathon - 1/2 Marathon
"Essentials" Program
Sat Long Run Support
Wed Track & Hills
Registration Open Thru Sep 30th
Season Runs Thru Feb 13, 2011
Cost: $240.00

For runners that want more coaching support than just the Saturday long run. Our "Essentials" program includes 8 months of our marathon or half marathon training program with weekly Saturday long runs, a 12 week season of Wednesday hill workouts and a 12 week season of Wednesday speed/track workouts. All of the "Essential" running tools to take you to the next level. For a detailed list of what is included or to register on-line check out the link below.

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Marathon - 1/2 Marathon
"Excel" Program
Sat Long Run Support
Mon Track & Hills
Wed Track & Hills
Registration Open Thru Sep 30th
Season Runs Thru Feb 13, 2011
Cost: $310.00

Our best value for those that can commit to a comprehensive running program. This includes 8 months of our marathon or half marathon training program with 24 weeks of both Monday and Wednesday hills and track/speed workouts. Everything you need to "excel" and maximize your training and racing performance. For a detailed list of what is included or to register on-line check out the link below.

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"Essentials"
Interval Training
Wed Hills & Speed
Training Starts July 12th
Ends December 22nd
Registration Open Thru July 21st
Cost: $160.00

This program offers 24 weeks of Wednesday am or pm interval training workouts. The first 12 weeks are hill training workouts on Buffalo Bayou. The second 12 weeks are speed training workouts alternating between track work on the Lamar High School Track and speed play workouts on the outer trail at Memorial Park. Great for pure short distance road racers, triathletes or marathoners or half marathoners preparing for the Houston Marathon. This program can be purchased separately or is also included in our "Essentials" marathon & half marathon program. 12 weeks of hills or track can also be purchased separately (scroll down for those options). For a detailed list of what is included or to register on-line check out the link below.

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Hill Interval Training
 12 Weeks - $85
Summer or Fall Season

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. This program can be purchased separately or is included in our "Essentials" or "Excel" marathon & half marathon program. For a detailed list of what is included or to register on-line check out the link below.

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Speed Interval Training
 12 Weeks - $85
Summer or Fall Season

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. This program can be purchased separately or is included in our "Essentials" or "Excel" marathon & half marathon program. For a detailed list of what is included or to register on-line check out the 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
Call 713-523-2577
To Book Your Testing
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 or to book your test on-line. 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.

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In Flight Running
Houston Run Coaching, Road Racing, Marathon & Half Marathon Training Programs
Group Run Cancellation Page - Houston Memorial Park Weather (77001)

Registration Now Open For Our 2010-11 Marathon & Half Marathon Program.
New Members Will Continue To Be Accepted Through August 31st or Until 350 Cap Is Reached

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.

No Boundaries 5K Training Program
Thursday Nights @ 6:00 PM
12 Week Summer Season - June 17, 2010 - September 2, 2010
Fleet Feet Running Store - Rice Village
No cancellations at this time

In Flight Marathon & Half Marathon Training Program
Long Runs - Training Held On Most Saturday Mornings @ 6:00 AM
9 Month Season - May 29, 2010 - February 20, 2011
Memorial Park Softball Fields - Northeast corner of the park adjacent to Washington/Westcott entrance
No cancellations at this time

"Essentials" Interval Training Workouts
Wednesdays @ 5:30 AM or 6:00 PM
12 Weeks Hills - July 14th - September 29th @ Allen Parkway/Memorial Drive on Buffalo Bayou Trails
12 Weeks Speed - October 6th - December 22nd @ Lamar High School & Memorial Park
No cancellations at this time

"Excel" Interval Workouts (Excel Program Also Includes "Essential" Workouts Above)
Mondays @ 5:30 AM or 6:00 PM
12 Weeks Speed - July 12th - December 20th @ Lamar High School & Memorial Park
12 Weeks Hills - October 4th - December 20th @ Allen Parkway/Memorial Drive on Buffalo Bayou Trails
No cancellations at this time

In Flight "PR+" Fine Tuning & Road Racing Program
Mondays & Wednesdays @ 5:30 AM & 6:00 PM
12 Week Season - Feb 21, 2011 - May 14, 2011
Mondays - Alternate between Lamar High School & Memorial Park
Wednesdays - Allen Parkway/Memorial Drive on Buffalo Bayou Trails
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