Running/Training Groups in Fort Wayne
Running/Training Groups in Fort Wayne
FWTC
Saturdays:
YMCA Downtown - 7AM - group leaves at 7AM
Usually 8-12 miles with 10-30 people - All levels welcome
Contact: Steve Hilker - smhilker@verizon.net
PR Training
We do our long runs/walks on Saturdays, and are open to anyone who would like to join us. Check www.myprtraining.com for time/location. Many runners/walkers are thinking ahead to training for the Indianapolis Mini Marathon in May. For a brochure of the 14 week class offered starting in May visit www.myprtraining.com. If you would like to be invited to the PR Training Yahoo Group, email prtraining@comcast.net. This group provides current information on weekly running groups.
Team in Training
Nathan Arata is the run/walk coach for Team in
Training. 95% of runners are beginners.
They meet Saturdays at
New Haven
Group is meeting at Moser Park in New Haven. Distances will vary – usually 8-12 miles. They meet on Saturdays at 7AM. For more information, contact David Swenson at 749-9366 or dswe456204@msn.com.
Born to Run – BTR – Distance Training Group
BTR is a group that meets at various locations around the Ft. Wayne area. The group will be meeting at 8AM on Saturdays. Several people will be training for the marathon distance. For additional information contact Brett Hess at 637-3755 or superhess@msn.com or www.fortwayneborntorun.ning.com.
Fox Island - Fox Trotters Trail Running - 8 Miles of Trails
Fox Island - Allen County Parks & Recreation, Fort Wayne, IN
Contact: Ron Zartman, 7324 Yohne Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46809,
260-449-3186
Info/Fees: Fee: $2/gate fee; or free to annual pass holders.
Join us every Sat in April, May and June. Fox Trotters Trail Running
Training Group will gather indoors to visit, prepare to run, and break up into
pace groups to hit the trails. Fox Island is a great place to run! We're open
from 9am to 7pm each day until Memorial Day when we start our summer hours and
stay open until 9pm. Yohne Rd bridge is closed for construction. Runners should
access Yohne Rd from Smith Rd from the east or Branstrator Rd from the south,
exit 99, I-69, L.Huntington Rd/Airport Expressway, follow detour signs to Yohne
Rd.
Email:
rzartman@allencountyparks.org
Web site:
http://www.allencountyparks.org
During the Week:
YMCA Downtown - S. Barr St.
Meet in Main lobby
Monday: 5:30AM (5 miles), Wed.: 5:30AM (8 miles), Fri.: 5:30AM (8+ miles)
Call member services desk in morning if any questions. 422-6486
Three Rivers Running Company
Beginners – Wednesdays – 5:30 pm - Three Rivers Running Company hosts a group run for beginning runners on Wednesday evenings at 5:30 pm. The pace averages a 10-13 minute mile. Call for more information - 496-8000.
Trail Running - Chain-O-Lakes - 6 - 8 miles
Chain-O-Lakes State Park - Dock Lake, Albion, IN
Contact: Don Lindley, 260-436-2234
Info/Fees: Fee DNR 2008 Annual Entrance Permit $36- Train with
experience trail runners on easy (Trail 7) and moderate(Trails 1 & 2)- no
experience necessary. Dark hours, flashlight or headlamps required. Run/Walk
trail 1(1.5 miles) trail 2(1.0 mile); trail 7(1.8 miles). Carpool or meet at
boat launch, Dock Lake at 6:30pm. Join us on Wednesday evenings except
the 2nd Wed of every month. Be sure to call or email for any updates.
Email:
lindleyd44@verizon.net
ETG Training Group:
If you are interested in training with a group at 6-7 min/mile, contact one of the following runners for more information:
Eric Ade 602-5410 eric@3riversrunning.com
Casey Shafer 402-2541 ghanishrunner@hotmail.com
Matt Blume matt.blume@itt.com
*If you have a group you would like added to this list, contact
Don Lindley via email at lindleyd44@verizon.net