Here you will find tickets to various coached walking and running programs that kick off throughout the year. Watch for tickets to be added for programs that launch as time passes. Our goal is to provide one URL per year where you can find all our programs for personal coaching, clinics, and group sessions. This is a new platform for us, so adjustments are likely as we get the hang of it, discover new features, and develop best practices. This page will be updated throughout the year, removing old information and showcasing new rounds of offering.

We generally meet at the parking lot of Millennium Lodge at Greece Canal Park, 241 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester (Greece), NY, unless otherwise specified. All group programs include workouts by Coach Vickey Beaver, a full-length coaching plan (includes homework workouts, recommended cross-training activities, and taper and race day strategies), your suggested paces for given workouts, supplemental information during meetings and online, and access to group Facebook page.

Bring With You: Water bottle, workout towel, sports watch (if you have one), and phone (with Strava or similar, if you don't have a sports watch). Consider electrolyte drinks for difficult, warm, or long workouts. Consider layers and warming devices for cold workouts. Illumination is required for dark workouts. Once you're provided a calendar, if applicable, bring that, too.

Kick Off Tuesday, 11/22, 6 p.m.

Fall Maintenance Workshop

This special workshop is offered with a Thanksgiving rate of $40 for as many of the Tuesday, 6 p.m./Thursday, 6 p.m./Saturday, 8 a.m. workouts you can get to (no discounts if there's a day you can never make). Some workouts will feature exercises other than running/walking drills. Weeknight workouts are 60-70 minutes; Saturday workouts are 60-80 minutes. Session runs 11/22 to 12/22 (No Thanksgiving (11/24), 12/1, or 12/10 workout).

Offered on a Rolling Basis

Four-week maintenance programs for those without a specific distance or race in mind OR a bridge session to prepare athletes for an upcoming program. Some periods may include fewer dates; ticket costs will reflect that as appropriate.

Hill Focus - Tuesdays, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.; Speed Boost - Thursdays, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.; Go Long Saturdays: Saturdays, 8 a.m. - As Long As It Takes (Some exceptions may apply)

Past Programming (New Dates Will be Added for 2023 Starting January 3 with our Ready for... programming and more; it will have a new link.)

Kickoff on Saturday, 7/9, 7:30 a.m.
This group starts on Saturday, 7/9, at 7:30 a.m. and runs through Thursday, 9/1 for Ready for 5K/5-Mile/10K, 10-Mile/Half Marathon, and Marathon/50K Accelerated. 

Ready for 5K/5-Mile/10K
Perfect for those looking to do September races such as The Potato Run (See West of the River Series Registration page to sign up for that and training simultaneously for a special price for registered racers only), Oaktree 5K, Run Our River 5K. No group workouts July 16-23.

Ready for 10-Mile/Half Marathon
Training with September and early October races such as Rochester Half Marathon, Wineglass Half Marathon, and Can Lake 25K in mind. No group workouts July 16-23.

Ready for Marathon/50K: Accelerated
Short session for those with weekly base mileage of 20 miles with October races in mind. Ex Wineglass Marathon (10/2) and CanLake (10/8).

Kick-off July 26
Both programs start on Tuesday, July 26, and end on Thursday, October 20. For those with races more than a week after training ends, we'll include a suggested on-your-own continuation to get you through as late as November 19.

Ready for 10-Mile/Half Marathon
Training with late October and November races such as Niagara Falls International and Barbecue Bash Quarters 11/6 - See West of the River Series Registration page to sign up for that and training simultaneously for a special price for registered racers only). This is also good training for those eyeing a shorter than 14-mile effort at Nocturnal 12 (10/22-10/23) or Bound for the Hounds Six Hour in November. No group workouts September 8-18 or October 1.

Ready for Marathon/50K
This session gets you ready for later October and November races. It can be used as prep for December and January races for those who want to get an earlier start on training and then combine it with gap training (weeks following the end of this session to get you through to your target race) on a case per case basis.

Some regional races include Nocturnal 12 (10/22-23), Niagara Falls International (10/23), Barbecue Bash Quarters (11/6 - See West of the River Series Registration page to sign up for that and training simultaneously for a special price for registered racers only), and Bound for the Hounds Six Hour (11/19). This also gives racers headed to Marine Corps Marathon (10/30) a local in-person training option. No group workouts September 8-18 or October 1.

Kickoff Saturday, August 27, 8 a.m.
We've got more Ready for... Sessions! These run from Saturday, August 27, at 8 a.m. (later for darker mornings) and end Thursday, October 27. Saturdays will be at Greece Canal Park, 241 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester, NY 14626 (Greece). Tuesdays and Thursdays will meet there, too, until sunset starts happening earlier than 7 p.m. After that, we'll meet nearby. Headlamps, flashlights, or other illumination is required when working out in the dark.

Ready for 5K/5-Mile/10K
This gets you ready for October and early November races like Ready, Set, Glow (10/8), Jell-O 7K (10/8), Scare Brain Cancer Away (10/22), Niagara Falls International 5K (10/29) Pumpkins in the Park (10/29), Run Like Hell (10/29), East Avenue Grocery Run (11/5), and Barbecue Bash Quarters (11/6 - See West of the River Series Registration page to sign up for that and training simultaneously for a special price for registered racers only). No group workouts 9/8-9/17 or 10/1.

Ready for 10-Mile/Half Marathon
Accelerated training for those who already have a base of 10-15 miles a week and a current long run of at least 6 miles. This gets you ready for many of the races listed above. No group workouts 9/8-9/17 or 10/1.

Ready for Marathon/50K
Accelerated training for those who already have a base of 20-25 miles a week and a current long run of at least 12 miles. This gets you ready for many of the races listed above. No group workouts 9/8-9/17 or 10/1.