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Pittsburgh Running Scene

From Elite Runners and Walkers:

Because the Marathon is a community wide event, the local running shops have developed a region wide 16-week training program for the 2009 Pittsburgh Marathon.

So in this cooperative effort, Elite Runners & Walkers and the other two specialty run/walk shops in town, Fleet Feet Sports and Up-N-Running, are kicking off a training program for the 2009 Pittsburgh Marathon & Half-Marathon. The Three Rivers Runners Club will be the host of the program and handle all the monetary issues and will make a donation to the charities of choice of the 3 owners once all expenses are covered.

Here are the details of the program:

Duration: 16 weeks

Kick off: Sunday January 11, 2009 at the Frigid 5 miler race at the North Park Lodge.

Cost: $100

How to Register:

Visit any of the 3 shops to register in person
- Elite Runners & Walkers - Robinson Twp.
- Up-N-Running - Valencia
- Fleet Feet - Bethel Park
Click here to register online
Click here to download a paper application to mail in prior to January 9th.
Come and register at the January 11th kick-off. We will also use the run to set the pace groups.

What you get:

Long sleeve training tee presented after 4 weeks in so we have time to get sizes right and do the printing
Detailed day by day training program and integrated training log.
$5 discount on Entry into:
- Frigid 5 Miler
- The Spring Thaw
- Just A Short Run
Weekly group long runs on Saturday mornings. These will be supported with water/sport drink stops and some munchies afterwards. They will be held in various locations around the Pittsburgh region, include the 3 races stated above, and will include 4 long runs along the actual marathon/half-marathon course.
Wednesday evening optional runs in your choice of 3 locations, West/Downtown (Elite Runners will host), South (Fleet Feet Sports will host), North (Up-N-Running will host)
Pace Leaders for weekly long runs and to ask questions when needed.
Master Coach, Malcolm East, former Pittsburgh Marathon winner and 4 time Great race winner, so you can ask the really detailed questions.
$50 Gift Certificate good at any one of the 3 host running shops if you finish the program and get to the starting line with us.
10% discount in all 3 shops during the program and a special 15% discount day/clothing & shoe clinic at each store on January 17th to help get you outfitted properly.
Special clinics with experts on nutrition, massage, strength training, chiropractic care, podiatry, physical therapy, & more!
Advanced emails about some special stuff we are planning for race weekend!

Please join us on Sunday January 11th for the kickoff and let's help each other get to the starting line.

FYI, if you are definitely signing up for the marathon, register by January 4th to get the discounted entry fee.

Finally, to get the discounted entry into the 3 special races we will provide a special code to use online or a special form included in the Program guide after you register.

Running Stores

Elite Runners and Walkers - Specialty Running and Walking store in Pittsburgh near Robinson Town Center. The store carries running shoes and gear. Also, the store provides expert running shoe personnel and a treadmill. Group runs are provided on Saturday mornings.
Fleet Feet Sports - Specialty Running store in Pittsburgh at Norman Centre II. The store carries running shoe and gear. Runners staff the store, and a treadmill with a video camera is provided for running analysis. Check with store about group runs.

Running Clubs

Three Rivers Runners - Road Runners Club of America running club serving Pittsburgh, PA with weekly runs throughout the Pittsburgh running area. See website for information, location and time for runs each Week.
Pittsburgh People Who Run Downtown - Running group who meet on Thursdays each week. See website for location and time for runs each week.
West Penn Track Club - The Western Pennsylvania Track Club is a club for runners of all ages and abilities. Members compete in track and field, cross country, and long distance running. Also, teams compete at all levels of competition -- local, state, national, and world.
Pharaoh Hounds - Elite Running Club of dedicated runners.
Pittsburgh Front Runners - Home page with schedule for group runs. Information is provided about the club and links to other information on running is Pittsburgh.
Hot Harry's Running Club - Running Club meeting at North Park for group runs every Saturday and Sunday at the Lt.Stone Field parking lot.
Pacer Track Club - USATF Registered Youth Track Club.
Future Stars Track Club - A track club in Pittsburgh, PA dedicated to youth.

Race Calendars

Beetlebomb - Race Schedule Compilation.
I Play Outside - Website dedicated to running, cycling, and skiing for the areas of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, and Ohio. List events and details of events and write ups of events with pictures. Also lists clubs in the area and links to other running sites.
Cool Running - Information on running that may be of interest.
Active.com - Sports Calendar and information.
Signmeup.com - Race calendars.
Runners High - Running Calendar and Race Timing Company.
Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon press release.