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2011-12 Group
Training Programs
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Marathon - 1/2 Marathon
Weekend Program
Sat Long Run Support
Registration Now Open
Season Starts Sat May 26th
Cost: $185.00

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 9 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 Now Open
Season Starts Sat May 26th
Cost: $270.00

Our "Essentials" program includes9 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 Now Open
Season Starts Sat May 28th
Cost: $340.00

Our best value for those that can commit to a comprehensive running program. This includes 9 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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PR+ Spring "Weekend"
Sat Long Runs
Training Starts Sat Feb 18th
Ends Sat May 12th
Cost: $65.00

A running base is a terrible thing to waste so continue those off season long runs with In Flight leading up to our next marathon season in late May. PR+ focuses on shorter long runs ranging from 3 to 12 miles during Houston's marathon training off season. All group runs included supported fluids just like our marathon season so there is no need to carry fluids with you while you run. An off season marathon or half marathon training schedule is also included on-line to so runners know exactly what they should be doing during the week on their own. Training for a late Spring or early Summer race? No problem as we also include free on-line training schedules for your next big race goal.

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PR+ Spring "Essentials" Sat Long Runs
Wed Speed/Hill Intervals
Training Starts Wed Feb 16th
Ends Wed May 16th
Cost: $90.00

PR+ Spring Essentials package offers supported Saturday long runs plus an added Wednesday interval training workout. Wednesday workouts are offered at both 5:30 AM and 6:00 PM. The first 7 weeks are hill intervals on the rolling hills of Buffalo Bayou. the second 7 weeks are speed intervals held on alternating weeks between the Lamar High School track and the outer trail of Memorial Park. For a detailed list of what is included or to register on-line check out the link below.

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PR+ Spring "Excel"
Sat Long Runs
Monday & Wednesday Speed/Hill Intervals
Training Starts Feb 16th
Ends Wed May 16th
Cost: $130.00

PR+ Spring Excel package offers supported Saturday long runs plus both Monday and Wednesday interval training workout. Monday and Wednesday workouts are offered at both 5:30 AM and 6:00 PM. The first 7 weeks Monday workouts are speed and Wednesday workouts are hills. The second half of the season Monday and Wednesday workouts are flip flopped with hills on Mondays and Speed on Wednesdays. Hill training sessions are held on the rolling hills of Buffalo Bayou. Speed workouts alternate between the Lamar High School track and the outer trail of Memorial Park. 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.

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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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Early Registration Is Now Open For Our 2012-13 Marathon/Half Marathon Season!


The Benefits Of VO2 Max Metabolic Testing
KRIV Fox 26 TV Houston
In Flight Running Head Coach Michael Merlino
Reporter Kristin Kane & Meteorologist Dr. Jim Siebert
February 23, 2011 - 9:00 PM News Hour

Coach Michael had a blast putting Houston Fox 26 reporter Kristin Kane and Meteorologist, Dr. Jim Siebert to the test with live, in studio, VO2 Max testing to determine their true heart rate zones for fat burning and improved performance. They both fared well and learned how you really don't have to kill yourself on the treadmill or outdoors to burn body fat. For more info on the benefits of metabolic testing including VO2 max, anaerobic threshold and resting metabolic rate (RMR) check out the links below at Coach Michael's fitness website, MerlinoFitness.com. You can also purchase your own testing services on-line.

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2011 Houston Marathon Preparation
KPRC NBC TV Channel 2 Houston
In Flight Running Head Coach Michael Merlino
In Flight Runner Stina Frederiksen
Dr. J.D. Hasenbank, DC - Spine & Sports Therapy
Reporter Winston Dutchin
January 16, 2011 - 10:30 PM Sports Sunday Program

In this clip local runners, coaches and sports docs express what a challenge marathon training can be as work and life must be balanced with the necessary miles needed to prepare for a 26.2 mile journey to the finish line. A key component of any long distance training program is managing the inevitable injuries that many runners suffer along the way proving that just getting to the start line can be a challenge all in its self. This clip features interviews with In Flight Head Coach, Michael Merlino, In Flight Runner and first time marathoner, Stina Frederiksen and In Flight Running's Advisory Board Member and sports chiropractor, Dr. J.D. Hasenbank, DC.

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2011 Houston Marathon Preparation
KPRC NBC TV Channel 2 Houston
In Flight Running Head Coach Michael Merlino
Reporter Randy McIlvoy
January 12, 2011 - 6:00 PM Sports

Training for a marathon takes a huge personal committment, lots of hard work and many miles on the road. In this short clip In Flight Head Coach Michael Merlino stresses that along with that hard work it really does take a village of sports docs, coaches, dieticians and more to get runners through a long and tough training season and to the start line on race day.

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