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9/1/10
The VAVi Running Club's history goes way back by now as it gears up for it's 6th year and 12th season. The club was originally developed and continues to be directed by Coach Blake Miller.
Coach Blake, along with Coach Robert, also oversee another running community in San Diego, aptly named "Run San Diego". RSD provides additional coaching and consulting services, a summer training program for the AFC half marathon and a sense of community amongst San Diego Runners. Both TVRC and RSD have combined seen over 1,200 runners through their group training programs!
In mid-2010, it was made official that Coach Blake Miller with Run San Diego (along with Coach Robert) would continue to oversee the operations of the VAVi Marathon Training programs. We all look forward to helping runners of San Diego achieve their training and running goals!
VAVi's 5th Rock n Roll Season Celebrates with a SELL-OUT
5/1/10
For the first time in the 9 season history, the TVRC has reached is capacity at 300+ runners. Like so many races, training program and other running events, we have sold out for the Spring Training season (La Jolla Half + Rock n Roll Half/Full)
We're glad to be able to reach out to so many runners and help them achieve their goals - whether it's training for their first half marathon, or going for their 3rd PR! We'd love to have you join us!
TVRC's Goertz Wins La Jolla Half
4/29/10
Jessica Goertz won the Women's division of the La Jolla Half Marathon on Sunday, 4/26/10 with a time of 1:25:06. She inched out her racing nemesis Hilary Como who finished only nine seconds behind.
Jessica has done the a majority of her group training with the VAVi running club and Run San Diego for the last 3 years. (Though we know she also kicks ass on her own too ;)
UPDATE: Jessica went on to get another PR at the America's Finest City half marathon with a 1:22:52 and we know she has her sites on some bigger stuff!. We're looking forward to having Jessica back on our team!!
VAVi Expands Coaching Staff - Advanced Programs to Profit
10/19/09
Team VAVi Running Club is proud to announce further expansion to the marathon training clubs by adding another coach to the program and by re-vamping some of the training schedules and program.
Dr. Jason Karp is going to work with Coach Blake and Robert to overhaul the Advanced Training Programs and take them to a new level. In addition to a new training schedule, Dr. Karp will introduce new “advanced” training techniques, clinics and group runs.
“It’s been our goal to cater to as many runners as possible” Coach Blake states “and by having Dr. Karp join the team allows us to meet those goals. We’re excited to see yet more growth!” Learn more about Dr. Karp
Another Record Turnout for Rock-n-Roll
5/31/09
We had another record turnout of race entrants to the 2009 Rock n Roll Marathon. Congratulations to everyone who made it to their goals and the big race.
Front Cover of SDUT!!!?? Yup, our very own David Murillo made the front cover of the San Diego Union Tribune.
- Our veteran Jessica Goertz clocked a 3:08:40 to take 2nd in her division and 16th overall women's.
- Matt Tobey took 19th in his division and 54th overall with a 2:56:26.
Congratulations to everyone!!
TVRC Kicks Some Major Arse at La Jolla -
4/26/09
In the midst of over 5300 finishers, over 100+ runners from the VAVi Half/Full Marathon training club competed the La Jolla Half Marathon on Sunday 4/26/09. Though the sun was out in almost full-force, the weather and conditions were nearly perfect with a cool seaside air temp in the low 60s!
Congratulations to all of the VAVi runners who have spent the last 13 weeks training for the big race. Over half of the runners competed in their "first" half marathon and achieved their number one goal!! This year's training program also included more "hill" workouts than previous seasons.
Top 10 Finishers!!! It must have paid of . . . Two (2) TVRC runners finished in the top 10.
- Matt Tobe took 9th overall and 2nd in his division with a chip time of 1:20:29. This is Matt's first season with the TVRC and is a "machine" stated by his fellow runners.
- Veteran Jessica Goertz who finished 3rd OVERALL WOMEN'S and 2nd in her age group with a 1:29:40 chip time! Jessica has been training exclusively with the VAVi running club for the last 3 years.
Both Matt and Jessica are continuing on the training towards the Rock-n-Roll marathon at the end of May!
New Half Marathon Training Program -
1/1/09
As the club continues to grow, we continue to add new training programs. As the running community knows, the Rock N Roll race is only a Full Marathon. However, the popular La Jolla Half marathon program fits right into the training schedule.
In 2009, the VAVi Running club will offer a 13 week training program for the La Jolla Half Marathon. This will broaden the program offerings of our club and enhance the overall training program for all members!
Learn more about the program.
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.
