How can I find a running clinic?

[vasilissa]

Hi everyone, this is like my 2nd post since summer

I was wondering if anyone's ever heard of a running program or class that you can take over a week or something (I guess like training for cross country or even a marathon?). I've tried googling things like "running clinic" and "running programs" and i haven't really come up with anything. I'm 17, and it'd be cool if i could do something with other kids my age. I'd also like for it to be a clinic for beginners.

I'm not sure if something like this exists, but if it does, can someone tell me how I can find one? And maybe if you've done one before you can tell me how it is?

Thanks!
-Vasilissa

 

[maleficent]

Since you're 17 - i'd imagine you're still in school - why not talk to the coach of the track team or one of the phys ed teachers - I'm sure programs exist, but if they don't exist in yuor area - why not work towards getting one started up.

The cool running website has a pretty good training program for beginning runners - called their plan - where yuo can go at your own pace.

 

[corndogggy]

Unfortunately it would take much longer than a week. You can't really say that you're going to train for a marathon over the course of a week. There are camps for other sports, but it's mainly because there is alot more skill and technique involved, stuff that you can learn and instantly become better.