What is the Running Academy?
The goal of the Running Academy is to create a Group Running environment where almost anyone can improve their level of fitness and their running ability, and learn to incorporate running into their very own Fitness Lifestyle.
There are several courses available in the Running Academy, designed to accommodate virtually any fitness level. The Running 101, 102 & 103 courses are designed for novice runners, or experienced runners returning to running after a layoff. All three courses are based on the Run/Walk method, and each course is 12 weeks long, 3 days per week, for a total of 36 sessions.
These courses may be repeated as many times as desired (a new tuition is required for each repeat) before moving up to the more extensive training of Running 201 (the 16-week Half-Marathon training course), and Running 301 (the 26-week Marathon training course). Participants must be 18, or over, to enroll in any of the Running Academy courses.
You get expert certified coaching, personal training schedule, access to the "Member Zone", weekly email support, and group support. You also get informative training clinics on: footwear injury prevention/management, nutrition, and more. You also receive a network of medical support, an official Brooks A Snail's Pace Running Academy Training Shirt and Cap, A discount coupon for $15 off Brooks Shoes usable in our shops, a coupon for $15 off any purchase of $50 or more at our shops, and 10% discount on all store purchases for the duration of your training. All this and "SATISFACTION GUARANTEED"
What do I Receive With Each Academy Course?
Michelle Montiel
Title: A Snail's Pace Running Academy Director- South County: Laguna Hills, Fountain Valley/Huntington Beach. Instructor, Wounded Runner Fountain Valley/Huntington Beach, Laguna Hills.
714-392-3290
Michelle has been running since 1985 and she still loves it just as much as when she started. Michelle joined A Snail's Pace Running Academy in 2002 and worked in A Snail's Pace Running Shop in Fountain Valley for four years prior to being promoted to Director of A Snail's Pace Running Academy. Michelle has completed seven marathons, 30 half marathons and numerous 5 and 10k's. When asked why she runs, Michelle said, "describing the thrill of completing a race is like trying to describe a color to someone who was born without sight".
Bob Gamez
Title: A Snail's Pace Academy Director-North County (Brea, Yorba Linda, Monrovia)
714-514-2786
Bob’s running and racing experience goes back to the late 70’s when he ran track and field. Bob began road racing in 1983. Bob first began working at A Snail’s Pace Running Shop as Distribution Center manager in 2000. Bob developed the Running Academy in Brea/Yorba Linda in 2002, Pasadena in 2005, San Dimas in 2007 and now Monrovia in 2011. Bob is a certified Coach through USATF, RRCA and ISSA and has been coaching since 1998. Bob’s philosophy on running is that there is no easy way; it all takes motivation, determination, preparation and perspiration to succeed.
North County Academy Director
South County Academy Director
COURSES
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Tuition for all courses
Regular: $125.00
Returnee*: $ 95.00
*Completed any Running Academy Course in the last 90 days.
