SHE TRAINS GR

SHE TRAINS GR is the official training program of SHE RUNS Grand Rapids Half Marathon
 

SHE TRAINS GR, is an all-women's program designed to provide a safe, welcoming environment for any She interested in engaging with a coached, supported group training for the SHE RUNS Grand Rapids Half Marathon. The program is designed with her needs in mind - physiological, emotional, and communal.   

Program Schedule

She Trains GR will meet weekly on Saturdays at rotating locations in Grand Rapids at 8 am from June 22nd through

September 28th.

Training officially begins Saturday, June 22. Not sure if you're ready to commit to a training program? Join us for an info night on Thursday, June 6 at Gazelle Sports Grand Rapids 28th Street.

Join us also for a complimentary Preview Run on Saturday, June 8 at 8:00am at John Ball Park!

She Trains GR training program includes:

• RRCA Certified group coaching

• 14 Week Training Plan

• Weekly organized long runs on Saturdays that include:

  • On route hydration (participants are strongly encourage to carry their own hydration vessel)

  • Weekly route map and directions via Strava

  • Route guides to help you stay on track, and for extra support when needed

• Monthly educational meet-ups

• LMCU Bridge Run Activation + registration discount

• Private Strava training group

Additional Perks of Joining

• She Runs GR swag item

• 25% Discount on local races: Brian Diemer Family of Races,  Cross Country Team Challenge, LMCU Bridge Run

• 25% off SHE RUNS Grand Rapids race registration

• Gear Up and Race Day Ready discount weekends at Gazelle Sports

Locations

She Trains GR will meet at the following locations: 

June 8: Preview Run at John Ball Park

June: Manhattan Park- East Grand Rapids

July: MLK Park

August: Briggs Park

September: John Ball Park

Coach Sammie B.

Sammie Bennett, Level 1 RRCA Certified / NASM - CPT

Sammie’s coaching philosophy is anchored in providing a meaningful experience for her athletes while educating them with unique and sustainable training strategies for an individual experience. Sammie aims to provide her athletes with opportunities for physical, social, emotional, and mental growth that will support a well-rounded approach to their training.