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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 clinics

Read what one of our participants had to say about her training program experience:

"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

5k/10k Training Program
Information night: 
May 1, 6pm

5k Training Program
Information night:
June 19, 6 pm

Mitchell's Run 5k Training Program

Train for a 5k event:
This 8 week training program is geared towards a runner who beginning training for a 5k up to the advance runner looking to increase their speed. Race day is August 18, 2012. Enjoy the fun group atmosphere as you begin training for Mitchell's Run. 

Summer Safari Half Marathon and Marathon Training Program

Train for a Half or Full Marathon
This training program is geared towards beginners looking to complete their first half marathon or full marathon, or runners who have already crossed the finish line. The Summer Safari group offers great support for your long runs with motiviating team leaders at all paces. The half marathon and full marathon are both geared towards the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon but fit in well with any fall event.. Note: You must be able to run three miles by the start of this program.

Marathon Training start date: Saturday, June 16
Marathon group trains: Wednesdays 6pm & Saturdays 7:30am

Half MarathonTraining start date: Saturday, July 14
Half Marathon group trains: Wednesdays 6pm & Saturdays 7:30am

Download the Summer Safari Registration Form (PDF) or Click here to Register Online

.5k Training Program
Information night:
July 24, 6 pm

Gazelle Sports

Race for the Cure 5k Training Program (Women Only)

Train for a 5k event:
This 8 week training group is a Women Only training group for the beginner 5k runner who wants to run the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5k. Join the nearly 7,000 runners on Sept 22, 2012 who will participate in this awesome event.

Download the Race fo the Cure 5k Registation Form (PDF) or Click here to Register Online

5k/10k Training Program
Information night:
August 21, 6 pm

Gazelle Sports

Run Thru the Rapids 5k/10k Training Program

Train for a 5k/10k event:
This 8 week training program is for the beginner runner who wants to complete a 5k, advance 5k runner looking to improve their time and any 10k runner! Race date is October 20,2012.  This event has the energy of the Grand Rapids Marathon weekend, and is a great community event to participate in.

Training start date: Monday, August 27, 6pm 
Group trains: Mondays & Wednesdays 6pm at Gazelle Sports and East Grand Rapids

Downlad the Run Thru the Rapids 5k/10k Registration Form (PDF) or Click here to Register Online

Check out our blogs!

5k/10k Blog • Run 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

Half Marathon and Marathon Training Program
Information Night:
June 11, 6:30pm

Summer Safari Half Marathon and Marathon Training Program

Train for a half marathon or full marathon
This training program is geared towards beginners looking to complete their first half marathon or full marathon, or runners who have already crossed the finish line. The Summer Safari group offers great support for your long runs with coaches, nutrition, unique courses and hydration. The half marathon is geared towards the Holland Hospital Park to Park and the full marathon is geared towards the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon. Note: You must be able to run 4 miles by the start of this program.

Click here to register

Are you interested in helping other runners through their training and watching them reach the finish line? Learn about becoming a Team Leader.

Gazelle Sports

Gazoom Strides for Health 5k Training Program

Train for a 5k event:
This 10 week training program has a special focus on beginners. Runners who participate in this training program will be ready to run Strides for Health on August 20! The fun group atmosphere is a great way to train for a 5k! 

Check out our blogs!

Holland Training Programs 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

ORC - Outside Regular Conditioning

A NEW cross training program brought to you by
Gazelle Sports and Crossfit AZO
9 week training program to increase mobility, flexibility and strength

5k Training Program
Information Night:
March 20, 6:30pm

Kalamazoo Central Library, Van Deusen Room

Gazoom Girls on the Run 5k Training Program

Train for a 5k event:
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.

Click here to register online

5k/10k Training Program
Information Night:
April 12, 6pm

Gazelle Sports, Kalamazoo

Gazoom 5k/10k Training Program

Train for a 5k/10k Event
This 5k/10k training program is for beginning runners, returning from hiatus runners, can’t quite stick to my schedule runners, I’m a jogger, not a “runner” runners and really, it’s for YOU! We will get you to the finish line with a fun and supportive group atmosphere.

Half Marathon and Marathon Training Program
Information Night:
May 31, 6pm

Bronson Gilmore Center Auditorium, Downtown Kalamazoo

Train for a half marathon or full marathon
This 18 week training program is geared towards beginners looking to complete their first half marathon or full marathon, or runners who have already crossed the finish line. The Summer Safari group offers great support for your long runs with coaches, nutrition, unique courses and hydration. By signing up for this program you will also receive a one year membership to local area running club: KAR (Kalamazoo Area Runners). Note: You must be able to run 4 miles by the start of this program.

Training start date: Saturday, June 9, 7am
Group trains: Saturdays, 7am

Click here to register online

5k/10k Training Program
Information Night:
July 12, 6pm

Gazelle Sports, Kalamazoo

Gazoom 5k/10k Training Program

Train for a 5k/10k Event
This 5k/10k training program is for beginning runners, returning from hiatus runners, can’t quite stick to my schedule runners, I’m a jogger, not a “runner” runners and really, it’s for YOU! We will get you to the finish line with a fun and supportive group atmosphere.

5 Mile Trail Training Program
Information Night:
Stay tuned for the day and time

Gazelle Sports

Gazoom Trail 5 Mile Training Program 

Train for a 5 mile trail event
This is a trail training program is for runners of all different levels who
share the love of the trails. Join us and discover the epic adventure waiting for you in the woods each week.

Training start date: Stay tuned for the start date
Group Trains: Thursdays, 6pm and Sundays 4pm

Online registration available soon

5k/10k Blog • Summer 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