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What makes our program stand out? Your $60 entry fee includes:

Expert Guidance: Led by Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) certified running coaches, you’ll receive top-notch guidance.

Inclusive Atmosphere: Whether you’re a runner, run/walker, or walker, you’re an invaluable part of our community.

Flexible Training Plans: Our training plans cater to both beginners easing into running and intermediates seeking to enhance their performance.

In-Person Group Runs: Experience the thrill of camaraderie during our Saturday group runs.

Private Facebook Group: Join our exclusive community to build connections, share experiences, and ask questions. It’s a platform designed to support your journey every step of the way!

Custom Technical Training Shirt: Gear up with a specially designed shirt to complement your training and proudly represent your dedication to the program.

Entry into the Bonnet Springs Park 5k: Your participation is bundled with an entry into the Bonnet Springs Park 5k, providing the perfect opportunity to put your training to the test in a fun and engaging event!

Training Location
Black & Brew Bistro Library Location (meet in the parking lot)
100 Lake Morton Dr,
Lakeland, FL 33801

Meet Up: 6:50 AM
Run Starts: 7:00 AM
Wrap Up: by 8:15 AM

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📝 Train for a 10k or half marathon with our comprehensive training options.

🥇 Three levels of structured workouts designed to accommodate everyone from beginners to seasoned runners with performance goals.

📅 Don’t miss out! This program is only offered once a year.

👟 Space is limited

⏱️ Receive volunteer support during group runs, we currently have volunteers with 5k times between 22:00 – 50:00 minutes to help pace.

👕 Get a long-sleeved, gender-specific, technical training shirt as part of your registration.

🌇 Join our Saturday group runs through scenic downtown Lakeland and enjoy the camaraderie and support of fellow runners.

💲  Great value at only $20. This volunteer led program supports our mission to provide the highest quality activities for our running community.

The schedule is ideal to train for the Lake to Lake 10k on November 1, or several Florida half marathons the following weekends. The Distance Program kicks off on on the fourth Saturday in August and will meet in person every Saturday through the Lake to Lake 10k on the first Saturday of November. You can participate virtually as the training plan is available digitally.

Saturday In Person Meeting Location:
Black & Brew at Lakeland Library on Lake Morton Location
100 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801

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LRC Workouts are led by certified coaches and provide the opportunity for runners to gain fitness, improve speed, and learn how to effectively complete interval workouts.

WHO ARE THE WORKOUTS CREATED FOR?
Intermediate runners.  You are an intermediate runner if you have been running consistently for at least six months, and have been injury-free for the past three months. The workouts are designed for the full range of intermediate runners, and are meant to be high intensity for YOUR pace and safely push you out of YOUR comfort zone.  Every runner who attends wants to be faster, even if their pace is different than yours.  

Beginner runners. You are a beginner if you have been running less than two to three days a week consistently for 6-to-12 months. This is the minimum time required for connective tissue and muscles to adapt to the stress of running consistently. Beginners are warmly welcomed to do their own run and meet other runners from the community but are discouraged from joining the workout to avoid injury or burnout.

Advanced runners. You are an advanced runner if you are at or near your genetic potential. This is your opportunity to help guide and mentor beginner and intermediate runners so they too can work toward their full potential.

Workouts will last approximately 1 hour and will include a warmup, some drills, and a cooldown in addition to the workout. 

Your total distance will be approximately 3—6 miles (pace and workout dependent) and coaches will help you with the right pace and number of intervals. You’ll warm up with a 10-minute easy run followed by form drills to loosen up and activate your body for a smooth transition into the workout phase. It’s also important to do an easy 10-15 minute cool down afterward to transition your body into a recovery phase.  

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Runs are better with a buddy! Join the LRC on Tuesday evenings for a community run starting at Swan Brewing (Lake Wire) location. 

The group run will start at 6:00 PM with check in starting 15 minutes before. Check out our recommended route maps below.

This run is for all experience levels. We will circle up for announcements and take a group photo, then start together. The run coordinator will help match up runners based on pace, but there are no official pace leaders, and the group will naturally spread out. There are water fountains on the 5k and 5 mile route, you’ll need to carry water if you need it for the 3.5 mile route.

There will always be people doing shorter runs, some will continue on for more miles, and others will make up their own routes. It’s all good, we’re glad to have you, and hope you’ll join us under the tent for fellowship after your run.

Runners who sign up and check-in will receive a free tee after completing 10 runs. 

Check-in at each run online. There will be a QR code on display to make it easy.  

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The Hill Run is free and open to all runners in our community.  Your annual registration helps us follow best practices for nonprofit organizations and is necessary for our insurance program.

Join us on Thursday nights at 6 PM on Johnson Ave, next to Florida Southern’s Branscomb Auditorium (set your GPS 1015 Johnson Ave, zip 33803) for our hill repeat workout.

There are a total of 10 hills if you do them all (7.3 miles) but you can do as many as you like and return to Johnson Avenue at any point. Be sure to wear bright visible clothing as we will be running the hill repeats on the roads.

Please always bring a water bottle and a towel. 

LRC Members are eligible to receive a Lakeland Runners Club Hill Runner shirt after 10 check-ins.

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Runs are better with a buddy! Join the LRC on Saturday mornings for a community run starting at the Black & Brew Lake Morton (library) location. 

Runners have a choice to start at 5:30 or 7:00 AM, with check in starting 15 minutes before each run. We will have maps for 5k, 6 mile or 10 mile routes with everyone running the same route for the first 2.5 miles.

Restrooms will be available at 6:45 AM, and the bistro will be open at 7:00 AM for coffee and breakfast.

All runs are for all levels. We will circle up for announcements and take a group photo, then start together. The run coordinator will help match up runners based on pace, but there are no official pace leaders, and the group will naturally spread out. There are water fountains on each of these routes, so you probably don’t need to carry hydration.

There will always be people doing shorter runs, some will continue on for more miles, and others will make up their own routes. It’s all good, we’re glad to have you, and hope you’ll join us on the patio for fellowship after your run.

Runners who sign up and check-in will receive a free tee after completing 10 runs. 

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The LRC Kids Run Club is a running club for children to prepare them for a lifetime of running. 

The program is held during the school year, is gender-neutral, and is designed for children in kindergarten through fifth grade, regardless of school affiliation. The emphasis of this program is on participation and developing a healthy lifestyle as opposed to being a competitive running program. The workouts include warmups, relays, distance runs, games, and stretching.

Youth sports provides opportunities to exercise, make friends, gain competence, build confidence, learn about teamwork, take risks, develop character and self-discipline. Kids need movement to grow healthy and strong. Regular physical activity strengthens muscles and bones, helps prevent health problems like diabetes and heart disease, and reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression. Physical activity also clear benefits for life at school. Students who are physically active tend to have better grades, miss fewer school days, and have better focus in class. 

Parents are required to stay at the practice location for the entirety of the workout and are encouraged to be physically active in eyesight of their child.

If you are not familiar with Bonnet Springs Park, you can find the location of the Family Lawn on their park map. 

For students in 5th – 8th grade, we offer a Summer Development Program during the summer that transitions into a cross-country racing experience in late summer. 

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