News of a San Diego Running Club

New Half Marathon Training Program - 6/12/08

What's different for 2008/09? By popular demand, the Team VAVi Running Club (TVRC) is expanding and improving its Half Marathon Training Program.

Instead of offering both a Half and Full Carlsbad marathon training program, we are streamlining our Half Marathon program into an incredible 13 week training program for the Carlsbad Half Marathon. While the Carlsbad does offer a Full marathon, we will not train specifically for it.

We will still accommodate Run/Walkers, Intermediate Runners and especially Advanced Runners (including full marathoners) to really improve their Half Marathon times. 

This will also fit the Dual Season Program runners perfectly as the two seasons do not have any break in between. (This is due to the Carlsbad race being a week later, and the RnR being a week earlier in the 2009 seasons.)

Congratulations to Rock n Roll Finishers! - 6/4/08

The VAVi Running Club finished it's 8th season, making it the 4th Rock n Roll Marathon.  With over 17,000 runners, the TVRC sent at least 80 runners to complete the 26.2 mile course around San Diego.

The weather at the start was perfect, while it got a bit warm and sunny towards the end.  We're proud to announce that EVERYONE finished the race and over 60% of our runners beat their goals and projected times!!

Congratulations again!

The "Long Run" is also HUGE - 5/10/08

We had 100+ runners come out for the LONG RUN of 21 and 23 miles.  We had our celebration potluck picnic right after.  Not only did everyone make their goals, we had a feast to refuel afterwards.

8th Season proves to be largest - 2/1/08

Another successful introduction into TVRC's 8th season proved to payoff as over 185 members joined the program. 

"Our program is one of the few that actually allow runners to come "test-run" the club before joining."  states coach Blake Miller.  "This gives the opportunity for runners to see if the program is for them."

We did it again, and had dozens of new sign-ups in the last few weeks making our 8th season the largest in the club's history!

Congratulations to Rock n Roll Finishers! - 6/5/07

What had over 80 legs covering a total of 1048 miles? The Team VAVi Running Club at the June 3rd Rock-n-Roll marathon! Congratulations to all of the members of the TVRC for successfully completing the 18 week training program to finish what only 1/10 of 1% of the population successfully complete - running a full 26.2 mile Marathon.

"It was awesome to see so many VAVi members through the training program, complete their goals and make so many friendships along the way!" states coach Blake Miller. "This VAVi program is truly unique. We've grown every year and we look forward to bigger and better running club seasons! See you all in September!"

The TVRC VAVi running club is a full and half marathon training program helping VAVi runners of all levels meet their goals while making friends along the way. The 7th season starts up in September, visit the website for more information.

A handful of the TVRC running club members prior to the
Rock-n-Roll marathon race (many were in the
porta-potty lines and sadly, not pictured)
(click to enlarge)

Coaching Staff Expanded - 4/15/07

With the success and growth, The VAVi running club has added another coach to the staff.  We are pleased to welcome Robert Mitchell to the staff.  Robert will be assisting with the day-to-day activities as well as leading advanced runners on the group runs.  Robert's able to do this cuz he's a fast guy . . . he's qualified and run the Boston Marathon ;)  Robert has an extensive athletic and training background, and owns/operates www.bulkinup.com a complete online Athlete's Nutrition Warehouse that caters to athletes and their nutritional needs.

Rock n Roll Marathon Training Started - 3/4/07

On Saturday, 2/3/07 TVRC kicked off the 6th successful season for the Rock n Roll marathon on 6/3/07 with over 140 members joining the team this year.

"When we first started the TVRC program 3+ years ago, we had about 35 runners.  I can't believe we've quadrupled in size!" states coach Blake Miller.  "It's a great program to see so much success and growth and seeing all of the runners meet their goals.  I'm looking forward to it."

Carlsbad Marathon Training is set! - 10/1/06

We're off and running for the 2007 Carlsbad Marathon. We are on track to have the largest Carlsbad group of all our times.  Training started on 9/18/06.