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Chicago, IL US 60622
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<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 24px">The DC Half has partnered with Bird to bring you the training and support you need to be ready for race day.</p>
<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 24px">Whether you're trying to PR or looking to finish your first half, you'll do better with the help of a coach and have more fun training with others.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px">A customizable training program for your fitness, ability level and race goals</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px">One on one, weekly text support from Coach Shane for questions, advice and motivation</p>
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<blockquote style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 32px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0">“I'm a UESCA-certified coach and ultramarathoner, and I've coached weekend warriors and elite athletes alike. I love supporting my athletes during training and seeing them grow and succeed!”</blockquote>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 24px">Years ago, I used to participate (run/walk) in 5ks to half marathons, but it's been at least 5 years since my last one. I joined Bird to help motivate me and to have some accountability to get moving again.</p>
<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 24px">All the coaches were extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful! The guidance and weekly run plans were clear and provided you with specific instructions for beginners, intermediates, and experts. The regular text check-ins and weekly virtual happy hours were the accountability that I was looking for and demonstrated that the coaches really cared about helping you get to where you wanted to be in the program.</p>
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Come train with us!
The Parkway Classic has partnered with Bird to bring you the training and support you need to be ready for 10 miles on race day.
Whether you're trying to PR or looking to finish your first 10 miler, you'll do better with the help of a coach and have more fun training with others.
Training starts on September 12th, get your spot now!
Who should join
Beginner and intermediate runners looking to increase endurance, speed and confidence for race day. This plan is appropriate for runners at all levels and paces. All workouts are effort-based and can be modified for run/walk intervals.
Please note, this plan starts with a long run of 5 miles in week one. You should be comfortable running or run/walking four days a week and up to 5 miles (even if it's slow!) at the beginning of the plan.
What's included
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An 8 week customizable training program for your ability level and race goals |
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One on one, weekly text support from Coach Shane for questions, advice and motivation |
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Live coach workshops on everything from hydration to how to make long runs more fun |
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Group chat with other runners for motivation and high fives 🙌🏼 |
Coach Shane Williams“I'm a UESCA-certified coach and ultramarathoner, and I've coached weekend warriors and elite athletes alike. I love supporting my athletes during training and seeing them grow and succeed!” |
What runners are saying:
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Years ago, I used to participate (run/walk) in 5ks to half marathons, but it's been at least 5 years since my last one. I joined Bird to help motivate me and to have some accountability to get moving again.All the coaches were extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful! The guidance and weekly run plans were clear and provided you with specific instructions for beginners, intermediates, and experts. The regular text check-ins and weekly virtual happy hours were the accountability that I was looking for and demonstrated that the coaches really cared about helping you get to where you wanted to be in the program. - Robin from CA |
Bird is for running, relationships and community
Bird is where runners at all levels find the training, support and motivation they need to reach their goals.
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