Written by MaryJane Slaby JCOnline.com
On
Oct. 19, the Purdue
Boilermaker Half Marathon —
along with the 5K — will return for its second year.
And
runners can expect fewer hills and more of campus.
Heather
Ladd, who oversees race registration, said the course will still
include downtown Lafayette near the Tippecanoe County Courthouse, but
has more of West Lafayette and the Purdue campus for runners to
enjoy.
Ladd
said this year’s race will be bigger than in 2012.
“We’re
expecting 4,000 runners this year which would be up about 1,200 from
last year,” she said.
And
at 13.1 miles, a half marathon is a race that many people can do,
including people who don’t consider themselves runners, said Mark
Acher, a runner and local running coach.
“It’s
attainable,” he said.
Although
October is still months away, local training programs will start
soon, giving runners 12 weeks to prepare.
“It’s
a good amount of time to take a beginner and give them a base to
compete,” Acher said.
Here’s
a look at what to know about local running programs:
Fleet Feet Sports West Lafayette
Participants
will receive a weekly schedule. There will be programs about
running-related topics on Saturdays.
Coaches
also will be available to answer questions and offer advice.
Who
it’s for: All levels, but participants are encouraged to
be able to run 5 miles
When
& where: Starts
at 7 p.m. July 30 at Fleet
Feet Sports West Lafayette,
500 Sagamore Parkway West. Training sessions are 7 p.m. Tuesdays and
8 a.m. Saturdays at the same location.
Cost: $75
(includes training, technical shirt and refreshments during training)
How
to register: Go
online to www.fleetfeetsports.com or
visit the store in person. Then attend an optional orientation at 7
p.m. Thursday at Fleet Feet Sports.
Tri-N-Run
Participants
will receive emails with workout plans, informational sessions about
running-related topics and have running coaches to answer questions.
Who
it’s for: All levels
When
& where: Starts the week of July 28, group runs are
Saturday mornings and will be throughout West Lafayette. There also
will be track workouts during the week.
Cost: $40
for returning participants and $50 for new ones (includes training,
technical shirt and refreshments during training)
West Lafayette Parks and Recreation
A
partnership with Acher of Performance
Running LLC,
the program includes emails for participants with weekly training
plans as well as Acher answering questions in a group setting.
Who
it’s for: Beginners and people who have done one or two
half marathons, but it’s open to all
When
& where: Starts July 29. At 7 a.m. on Saturdays, there
will be weekly group runs throughout West Lafayette.
Cost: $50
(includes training, technical shirt and refreshments during training)
How
to register: Complete
a parks and recreation activity registration form. To find the form
go to www.westlafayette.in.gov or
to the Parks and Recreation office, 1101 Kalberer Road, West
Lafayette, or register by calling 765-775-5110.
Then attend an optional informational session at 7 p.m. Wednesday or 8 a.m. Saturday in Room 106 at Morton Community Center, 222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette.
Then attend an optional informational session at 7 p.m. Wednesday or 8 a.m. Saturday in Room 106 at Morton Community Center, 222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette.
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