Half & Full Air Force Marathon Training Program

Dayton Track Club Training Program

Whether you are new to running or an experienced athlete, our training programs are designed with the whole athlete in mind. In addition to strategically designed workouts, each participant will receive individual guidance on gear, fueling, and the mental aspects of performance.

Training Program Coordinator & Head Coach: 

Chelsey Woods - B.S. in Exercise Science, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist, and over 15 years of coaching, competitive running, and group training experience. Integrating psychology and physiology (and sometimes a banana suit), Chelsey looks for ways of moving and training that improves your performance all the way around!  

Assistant Coaches/Group Leaders: 

• Emily Zimmerman -  In her 20 years of running, Emily has competed for Alter High School and the University of Dayton. She continues to celebrate her passion for running and racing as a RRCA Level 1 Coach and member of Dayton Track Club Elite. She loves nothing more than celebrating the success of her athletes and helping them achieve their individual goals.
• Jeff Shore - As a former participant in our Training Programs and local pacer, Jeff understands the "growing pains" that come with building fitness. 
• Sara Adduchio - Sara believes ultra runners are a special breed of people--and they just have more fun! A local pacer, racer and ultra runner, Sara loves nothing more than spending her days off traipsing through the woods and chasing adventure with friends. She thrives on pickle juice, french fries and Maurten gels, accomplishing hard things, and making the impossible possible. 

Program Start: Week of May 20th. First in-person group run - Tuesday, May 21st @ 6:00pm.

When/Where: Each week, the group will meet on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings at a centrally located location in the Dayton area (i.e. Lane Stadium, bike path by Carillon, etc.). 

Program Options:

• In-Person. Include swag bundle, training plan (to include local events), coach access, and two in-person coached group runs (Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings) per week at a centrally located location in the Dayton area (i.e. Lane Stadium, bike path by Carillon, etc.).

Cost: $150 (20% discount for paid Dayton Track Club members - join today for $25!)

*Discount automatically applied when you're logged into your DTC account.

What you get:

Only for Virtual Plus and In-Person Programs.

• 18-week Training Program
• Training Group technical t-shirt
• Feetures socks
• $25 Runners Plus gift card (can be used online)
• Discounts on Dayton Track Club and supported events 
• Optional informational clinics (see topics below) 
• Weekly newsletter with upcoming training details and activities
• Hype and Shakeout Runs with BMW - In-Person Program Only
• Two supported and coached group workouts per week (Tuesday PM and Saturday AM) - In-Person Program Only

**Note: Does NOT include race entry

Target Event: Air Force HM / Full Marathon / Challenge

Educational Topics Include

• Gear Matters 101: The Low-down on Footwear, Apparel, Accessories
• Basics Done Better - The Warm-up & Cool-down
• Weight Training & Mobility
• Fueling & Hydration
• Stress Better - Response & Adaptation
• Recovery Modalities
• Developing “Grit”
• Let’s Talk Race Strategy