The current offerings for marathon and half marathon training are led by Keith McConnell and are focused on the Portland marathon (10/4) and the Victoria BC Marathon and Half Marathon (10/11). The following describes this training program.
Are you currently a walker looking for a new challenge? The many benefits of a personal walking program – including improved physical fitness, reduced feelings of stress, weight management, a sense of personal accomplishment, and pure enjoyment – are well known to walkers. If it’s time to reach higher and farther, if it’s time to stretch yourself both physically and mentally, it may be time to try walking a marathon or half marathon – if so, the Eugene Running Company has the training program for you.
Keith McConnell’s program is unique. It provides a structure for participants to clarify goals; it offers a clear plan of gradual progress toward those goals; it provides professional coaching including input, observation and feedback grounded in the energy efficient and injury free ChiWalking model; and it provides the cohesion, caring and motivation of a strong support group of fellow walkers and a fully committed team leader.
Meeting Schedule:
Tuesday evenings, 6:30 - 7:45 pm, 7/14 thru 9/29
Total class fee is $150
Fee includes a personal training journal, a copy of ChiWalking by Danny & Katherine Dreyer, a Eugene Running Company “Walking Team” t-shirt, discounts at ERC and the option of attending the Wednesday evening ChiWalking group led by Keith McConnell at no additional charge.
Walkers of all levels of ability and experience are welcome, from novice walker to experienced marathoner. To register or for further information, contact:
drkeithcoach@msn.com. Space is limited.
Walking Groups
Keith McConnell, PhD is our walking coach at the Eugene Running Company. Keith is a Sport Psychologist and a certified ChiWalking and ChiRunning Instructor. He is an experienced recreational walker and runner having completed over 15 marathons and numerous other walking and running events. In addition to teaching and coaching privately, he is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Oregon where he teaches Fitness Walking and a number of Running courses. Keith serves as Road Races Director on the board of the Oregon Track Club Masters.