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P.O. Box 495
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Training Tips

trackMen's Four Miler Training Program
The Men’s Four Miler Training Program (M4MTP) is 10 week professionally supervised and coached program designed to help guide men to a healthier lifestyle and a new level of fitness. The short-term goal is the successful completion of the Charlottesville Men's Four Miler foot race; however, the long-term goal is to encourage men to take up regular exercise as part of an overall healthy lifestyle. There will be short weekly talks on proper running, various health issues facing men, and professionally coached training runs appropriate to all levels of fitness.
Program runs from April 14 - June 9, 2012.
Online registration is now open!

CTC Women’s Four Miler Training Program
trackNow in its 18th year, the CTC Women’s Four Miler Training Program invites women ages 10 and older to participate in 11 consecutive Saturdays of grouptraining and coaching. Previous running experience is not necessary and walkers are welcome! This established program prepares you to run (or walk) in the Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler Race.  Each week, experts provide information on women’s health and fitness. Great running information and tips included with your training program registration.
Visit www.w4mtp.com for up-to-date information!

CTC Marathon and ½ Marathon
Since 1993, The Charlottesville Track Club has guided 1,300 runners to a safe completion of a fall marathon or half-marathon of their choice. The program is designed to properly prepare runners of all abilities to complete their first long distance race or to improve on a previous effort. Each participant receives a personalized program tailored to match their individual needs, abilities and specific goals. The program is supervised by a coach, who has over 25 years of experience and each individual will be able to consult with this coach (for specific and personal concerns) throughout the training program.
Registration opens in mid-May. Group runs begin in June through November.Orientation Meeting will be Thursday, May 17th.

trackGroup Speed Workouts
Group Speed Workouts workouts are designed to help anyone wishing to improve their race pace and are open to anyone who has previous racing experience. The group meets every Wednesday at 5:30 a.m. at the Charlottesville High School track. For more information, call 434-293-3367 to get specifics about the individual workouts.

2012 Charlottesville Ten Miler Training Program
trackEvery fall since 1987, the CTC kicks off its annual training program for the area’s granddaddy of them all, the Charlottesville Ten Miler. This professionally supervised program is designed to safely guide people of all abilities to their individual Ten Miler running goals. The goal of this training program is to guide each participant to a safe and successful completion of the area’s oldest footrace ad to make exercise a permanent part of each participant’s lifestyle. The overall group will break the trainers into 4 different program levels (based on folks individual current training regimens). First time runners and those wanting to get back into shape are encouraged to join us!

Points

CTC Point Series*
CTC members receive points for participating in the CTC sponsored Category 1 and 2 races. CTC members who wish to participate in the point series program must submit their names to the Point Series Chairperson. The first CTC member in a race receives 18 points (there are two age group categories): second place 17 points; third place 16 points on a descending scale to 8 with the 9th place CTC member receiving 8 points. Simply cross the finish line (no matter if you finish after 10th place) and pick up 8 points.

We only track runners who have requested to be tracked. If you wish to be tracked contact the CTC Point Series Master!

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* CTC Races considered for volunteer, runner of the year and point series:
New Year’s 5K
Valentine’s  Partners 5K
MJ8K
Charlottesville 10 Miler
Bruce Barnes Mile
4th of July 5K
Fairview 5K
Women’s 4 Miler
Pepsi 10K
Turkey Trot 5K
Men’s 4 Miler

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