Training for the Marathon? Need support? Ask Here!

Have you always wanted to run the 5k, 10k, half or full marathon, but not sure how to start? Then the City of Santa Clarita has just the class for you!  Running 201 is taught by Rawlins Jordan of the Santa Clarita Runners.  Rawlins will teach you training principles, proper attire, race day tips and much more as you strengthen your running ability with each class!   The summer class is offered every Monday and Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. beginning June 16th. You can register now by going to www.santa-clarita.com/seasons. 

The 13th Annual Santa Clarita Marathon will start at 7:00 am on November 2, 2008.  The 26.2 mile course will start at the Hyatt Valencia utilizing roadways, paved city trails and paseos and finishes at the Westfield Valencia Town Center.  The day will also include a ½ Marathon, 5K Run/Walk and a Kid K fun run.  To register online go to www.scmarathon.org.  For more information or to receive a marathon brochure in the mail, please call Patrick Downing at (661) 284-1472.  Registration will begin on July 1st 2008. 

The Santa Clarita Runners offer group runs throughout Santa Clarita on a regular basis. To find out more about this organization, you can visit them at www.scrunners.org.  They are also available to answer any questions you may have in your effort to train for the City of Santa Clarita Marathon, so please feel free to submit a question below!

What advice do you have for running shoes? Its been a year or two since I purchased my running shoes. Thank you for your help. - Laura Hauser, Canyon Country

That is a very important question! I replace my running shoes every 300-500 miles, therefore it is best to keep a

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