18-Week Training Program and Tips from Rich Hanna
Published 2008 in The Sacramento Bee

CIM-Specific Training Programs for Three Levels of Runners

Interactive CIM-Specific Training Programs by Hal Higdon

Training Groups to Help You Achieve Your Goal

Sacramento Events that lead up to the CIM

Top 10 Training Tips from Joann Dahlkoetter

Training Groups

Northern California Training Groups The training groups listed below in alphabetical order will provide advice and camaraderie for all levels of athletes. For a comprehensive list of running clubs in Northern California, go to www.PAUSATF.org or www.RRCA.org.

  • GOLDEN VALLEY HARRIERS
    Davis, California
    http://www.goldenvalleyharriers.org/
    530/758-6453 or
    Nancy Myers <nemyers@ucdavis.edu>


  • JEFF GALLOWAY - Sacramento
    Sacramento, CA
    Tracy Youngstedt, 916-208-9483
    tyoungstedt@pd.cityofsacramento.org
    Jeff Galloway
    runinjuryfree.com


  • LEUKEMIA and LYMPHOMA SOCIETY TEAM IN TRAINING
    Sacramento-area, California
    Laura Walker, Campaign Director
    916-348-1793, walkerl@ca-sac.leukemia-lymphoma.org
    LEUKEMIA and LYMPHOMA SOCIETY: http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
    TEAM IN TRAINING WEB SITE: http://www.teamintraining.org/sac


  • NEXT LEVEL FITNESS
    www.nextlevel4you.com
    Rocklin, California
    Giuseppe Petrillo
    info@nextlevel4you.com
    916/677-7332

  • RIVER CITY REBELS
    Sacramento, California
    http://rivercityrebelsrunning.com/
    916/638-5356 or
    donkoeberlein@hotmail.com


  • SACFIT (Sacramento Fit)
    Training programs specifically for the CIM for Sacramento-area residents.
    Hotline: 916/SACFIT1 (723-3481)



  • SFFIT (San Francisco Fit)
    Training programs specifically for the CIM for Bay Area residents.
    Michael Chung (415-449-1884)
    read more...
    SF FIT logo
  • SAN FRANCISCO ROAD RUNNERS
    PO Box 475224
    San Francisco, CA  94147
    www.sfrrc.org


  • TEAM DIABETES
    N. California, 323/966-2890 x 314
    lstevens@diabetes.org

    Half marathons make excellent marathon training runs!

    Listed in the event schedule below are several Northern California half marathons to help with your marathon training.


    Events Leading up to the 27th Annual California International Marathon

    Dates and times are subject to change. Be sure to confirm them with the race management.
    Event name is the link to the event web site.


    Sun., Sept. 13 Sacramento, Buffalo Stampede 10-Miler, 916/481-2365

    Sun., Oct. 4 Sacramento, Cowtown 1/2 Marathon, 916/492-8966

    Sun., Oct. 4 San Jose, Rock N' Roll Half Marathon San Jose

    Sun., Oct. 18 Weott, 31st Annual Humboldt Redwoods Half Marathon

    Sun., Oct. 18 San Francisco, Nike Women's Half Marathon

    Sun., Oct. 25 Folsom, 9th Annual Lake Natoma Four Bridges Half Marathon and 3-Person Relay
    Managed by the same group who organizes the California International Marathon - the perfect taining run for the CIM!

    Sun., Nov. 1 Camino, Apple Hill Harvest Runs, 7.73-miler & 3.5-miler, 530/644-4552 ext. 234

    Sun., Nov. 1 Clovis, The 4th Annual E Q Trail of 2 Cities Half Marathon

    Sun., Nov. 1 San Francisco, The 5th Annual US Half Marathon, 419/858-3217

    Sun. Nov. 1 Monterey, 4th Annual Big Sur Half Marathon, 831/625-6226

    Sun., Nov. 8 Clarksburg, Paul Reese Memorial Clarksburg 30K, 18.6 miles, 916/441-1751

    Sat., Nov. 21 Davis, Davis TurkeyTrot, 5K/10K, 530/7572012

    Thu., Nov. 26 Sacramento, Run to Feed the Hungry, 5K/10K, 916/719-4400

    Sun., Dec. 6 Folsom to Sacramento, 27th Annual California International Marathon, 916/983-4622
    updated 03/09/2009