Welcome to The Big Run 5K and 10K Training Programs!
Have you ever experienced the runner’s high that comes with conquering a new goal? There’s nothing quite like it!
Whether it’s your first time running, or your first in a long time, or you are looking to run a new personal best, Fleet Feet Treasure Valley has a training program that will get you to the finish line STRONGER, FASTER and INJURY FREE!
This running group will train for the goal race, Treasure Valley Rescue Run 5K/10K on Saturday, June 7th!
PROGRAM DETAILS
DATES
- STARTS: March 31st, 2025
- DURATION: 10 weeks
- ENDS: Saturday, June 7th at the 3rd Annual Treasure Valley Rescue Run!
DETAILS
- PRICE: $85-$100 (a $380 VALUE!!)
- DISTANCE: 5K, 10K
- EXPERIENCE LEVEL:There will be several training plans for athletes of all levels
- Beginners (New 5K or 10K runners)
- Intermediate (Athletes that have ran 5Ks and 10Ks before)
- Advanced (Athletes that are looking to improve their personal best in the 5K or 10K)
WORKOUT SCHEDULE & PROGRAM BENEFITS
- 10 week training program built around your goals and skillset.
- 2 in-person weekly coached training sessions (NOTE: You are not required to join us at every session. Coach A.K. is happy to work with your schedule to build a training plan! Email ak@fleetfeetmeridian.com with any scheduling questions!)
- General Training Schedule:
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Sundays: Coach A.K. will send out an email with all the information you will need for each training week inlcuding the locations of meetups, workout focuses, and any spewcial events.
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Wednesdays: (A/B schedule) -
- Week A: Strength and Conditioning Workout for Runners 6pm at Guardian Physique
- Week B: Track Workouts (Speed, RunSkills, Pacing, etc) at various High School Tracks (alternation between Boise and Nampa locations)
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Thursdays: Resistance Band + Mobility Exercise Video
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Saturdays: Group Run/Walk at Various Treasure Valley Locations at 8:30 AM
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- General Training Schedule:
- Special EXCLUSIVE Race Entry Discount
- Specials from program sponsors
- FREE injury screenings from our Physical Therapy Partner, Wright Physical Therapy
- FREE Team Race Shirt from our Footwear and Apparel partner, Brooks!
If you have ANY questions, reach out to Coach A.K. at ak@fleetfeetmeridian.com
QUESTIONS? READY TO LEARN MORE?
We will have two informational sessions for your to learn more about the program, talk with our coaches and start planning your goals! Come whenever you can during the dates and windows below:
INFO NIGHT #1:
- Monday, March 17th at Fleet Feet Nampa (1850 S Caldwell Blvd, STE 120, Nampa ID 83651) from 6:00 pm - 7:00pm. Come whenever you are able during this hour!
STRAVA RSVP - FACEBOOK RSVP
INFO NIGHT #2:
Thursday, March 20th at Fleet Feet Meridian (Located in The Village - 3573 E Longwing Ln STE 105, Meridian ID 83646) from 6:00 pm - 7:00pm.
STRAVA RSVP - FACEBOOK RSVP
Can’t make info night? No worries! Coach A.K. is happy to answer any questions you have! Send her an email at ak@fleetfeetmeridian.com to start the conversation today!
MEET YOUR COACHING TEAM!
A.K Whittaker (EMAIL) - HEAD COACH
A.K. Whittaker is a mom and athlete, passionate about her family, fitness, and especially running! She now has 15 years of experience in the fitness industry that began with a part time job at her local YMCA as a group fitness instructor. Within a year that part time job grew into an passionate full time career as a Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach. In her running career, A.K. has completed more than 10 Full Marathons, more Half Marathons than she can count, two IRONMAN 70.3’s, and literally hundreds of 5 and 10Ks. By 2020, Racing almost every weekend had become a lifestyle for A.K.
However, A.K. Whittaker is no stranger to adversity. In 2018 while running a marathon in Washington , A.K. was hit with a life threatening medical condition that landed her in the hospital for 13 days with a long recovery in front of her. As she finally was able to begin her running career again after several months of physical therapy- she was nominated for a Humans of HOKA award which she received in January 2020. A.K. believes in redemption, second chances, and working hard to achieve your dreams. Most importantly A.K. has lived the magic of what movement can do for your soul, whether it is walking, jogging, or running.
The credentials that A.K. Whittaker brings to the table as our Running Coach are numerous but she titles her name with: Run Coach, Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Rossiter, and USA Weightlifting Level Two Coach.
A.K. Whittaker’s biggest running dream is to complete all six Abbots World Marathons. With three under her belt, Boston in 2018, NYC in 2019 and Chicago in 2023, she is working towards London in 2025 for Abbots Marathon number four!
EBONY THOMAS - ASSISTANT COACH
Bio coming soon!
SPONSORS
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2025 The Big Run 5K 10K Training Program
Program Start: March 31st
Program Schedule: Two weekly in-person runs
Goal Race:
Treasure Valley Rescue Run 5K and 10K
Program Fee: $90 + tax & processing fees
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