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Gazelle Sports along with area experts help you train smarter and have more fun. Whether you are just starting to run, starting over, or are gearing up for a personal best marathon, we will support you with targeted schedules, positive guidance, informative clinics, and fun weekly group training.


Why should you train with us?
• Special focus on beginners!
• Low participant to coach ratio
• Gazelle Sports wicking shirt
• Training schedule & resource notebook
• Educational clinic
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Gazoom 5K/10K Training Program

Read what one of our participants had to say about her training program experience:
Gazelle Sports Training Program Barb Doane

"Running has saved my life!  I started running one year ago and was
not even able to run one minute.  Running seemed almost impossible to me
and would have been without the training and encouragement from Gazelle Sports. 
It was also very helpful to be in a running group, where we
support and
encourage each other.  I just finished my first 10k and was
able to run
the whole distance. I did it!  Thanks so much, Gazelle Sports!"

-Barb Doane, Training Program Participant

Fifth Third River Bank Run Training

25k program
Info Night,
January 3, 6pm

5k program
10k program

Info Night
February 7, 6pm






Child Care Option

Tuesdays | 6 pm at Southeast YMCA
Saturdays | Will rotate between four YMCA locations
David D. Hunting YMCA, downtown Grand Rapids;
Spartan Stores YMCA, Wyoming;
Wolverine World Wide YMCA, Belmont;
Southeast YMCA, Grand Rapids
7:15-7:45 am: clinic
7:45-8 am: pre-run info and pace meet-up
8 am: RUN


Cost:
5k/10k Group - 13 weeks - $75
25k Group - 18 weeks - $100

Planning to train for the Fifth Third River Bank Run? But who’s going to look after your children?
The Gazelle Sports training group has a child care option for you!
The YMCA’s wonderful child care staff can provide a fun time for your kids while you're having fun training!
Costs detailed below are per child:
• 13 week program - one training session per week (choose from either every Tuesday or every Saturday) $30 / both training sessions per week $60
• 18 week program - one training session per week (choose from either every Tuesday or every Saturday) $40 / both training sessions per week $80

Email Michelle Staal at
mstaal@gazellesports.com to sign up for the child care option!

5k program
Training Kickoff January 17 6PM

Irish Jig 5k Training Program:
This training group is for both beginning and advanced 5k runners leading up to the Spectrum Health Irish Jig.

Group trains:

Mondays 6 pm at Gazelle Sports Grand Rapids

Wednesdays 6 pm at East Grand Rapids

Click here to register online

Check out our blogs!

5k/10k BlogRun Camp Training Blog
Check out our blogs if you're a current participant to see the latest news for training, or to get a peek at what our training programs are like!

Looking for Triathlon Training? Visit our Multi-Sport Training Page

Fifth Third River Bank Run Training

25k program
Info Night,
January 4, 6:30pm

10k program
Info Night
February 7, 6:30pm

5k program
Info Night
March 1


Click here to view online registration form or to get registered

Click here to download printable registration form

5k group trains:
Tuesday I 5:45 at Gazelle Sports Holland

Thursday I 5:45 at Gazelle Sports Holland

10k/25k groups train:

Wednesday | 5:45 pm at Gazelle Sports Holland
Saturdays | 8 am Gazelle Sports Holland


Holland Training Programs Blog

Check out Holland's Training Program blog! Find information and resources from our current training programs. Not a participant? Take a look anyway and see more of what our programs can offer you!

Marathon
20 Week Program

Orientation: 

Wednesday, November 30, 6 pm at Borgess Lawrence Education Center


Borgess Run Camp Change for 20
20 week marathon training program

It's a life changing experience. But it's your life to change. You do the work. You get the credit.
You experience the satisfaction.

We provide expertise, direction and, above all, support.

Borgess Run Camp has dedicated coaches, including physicians, physical therapists and experienced runners, along with team leaders for groups of every pace. Experienced and novice runners enjoy camp. We specialize in helping individuals who are just starting or starting over. Some groups start out with walk/run regimens. On-course support, refreshments and clinics are included. So is a fun, social culture befitting those willing to go out and run in Michigan winters.

Orientation: Wednesday, November 30, 6 pm at Borgess Lawrence Education Center
Packet Pickup: Wednesday, December 7, 4-8 pm at Gazelle Sports Kalamazoo
Training start date: Saturday, December 10, 7:30 am at Borgess Health & Fitness Center
Group trains: Saturdays, 7:30 am

Note: You should be able to run 6-7 miles at the program start

For more information and registration, please visit www.borgessruncamp.com

5k and Half Marathon
13 Week Program

Orientation: 

Wednesday, January 25, 6 pm at Borgess Lawrence Education Center

Borgess Run Camp Changes
13 week 5k and Half Marathon training program

It's a life changing experience. But it's your life to change. You do the work. You get the credit.
You experience the satisfaction.

We provide expertise, direction and, above all, support.

Borgess Run Camp has dedicated coaches, including physicians, physical therapists and experienced runners, along with team leaders for groups of every pace. Experienced and novice runners enjoy camp. We specialize in helping individuals who are just starting or starting over. Some groups start out with walk/run regimens. On-course support, refreshments and clinics are included. So is a fun, social culture befitting those willing to go out and run in Michigan winters.

New this year, special add-on tracks for participants:

Weight Changers- interactive programming designed to help participants achieve weight-loss goals

Game Changers- interactive training programming designed to help participants achieve athletic performance goals

Orientation: Wednesday, January 25, 6 pm at Borgess Lawrence Education Center
Packet Pickup: Wednesday, February 1, 4-8 pm at Gazelle Sports Kalamazoo
Training start date: Saturday, February 4, 7:30 am at Borgess Health & Fitness Center
Group trains: Saturdays, 8 am for half marathoners, 8:30 am for 5kers

For more information and registration, please visit www.borgessruncamp.com

Gazoom to Girls on the Run 5k Training Program

5k program
Kickoff
March 20, 6:30pm

Kalamazoo Central Library,

Van Deusen Room

Gazoom to the Girls on the Run 5k Training Program

Want to run the Girls on the Run 5k but not sure where to begin? This program is for you! We’ve designed this Gazoom couch to 5k training program in partnership with Greater Kalamazoo Girls on the Run to help you get ready to run with the girls on May 24, 2012.

Everyone is welcome to participate in this program. Please note, however, that the Girls on the Run 5k is an un-timed event.


Training start date: Tuesday, March 27, 6:30 pm at Gazelle Sports Kalamazoo
Group trains: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 pm

Click here to register online

    
Check out our blogs!

5k/10k BlogSummer Safari Blog

See what's going on in our training programs by checking out the blogs. If you haven't tried one of our programs yet, take a look to get a glimpse at what our programs are like!

Looking for Triathlon Training? Visit our Multi-Sport Training Page