Gold Country Run + Sport 5K / New Runner Training Program - Summer/ Fall 2024

July 13 - September 7, 2024 (Date of Gold Country 5K)

Train with us for the Gold Country 5K presented by Marshall or any late Summer / Fall 5K event!

If you are new to running or are seeking to make a comeback after extended time off, this is the ideal training program for you. This coached New Runner program starts on Saturday, July 13th and is focused on trainees completing the Gold Country 5K presented by Marshall on September 7, 2024 in beautiful El Dorado Hills! You can also use the program to run any Fall 5K events.

Led by local coach Dan Lopez, the group will meet twice weekly at 6:30PM on Wednesday evenings and 7:30AM on Saturday mornings on routes in the Folsom or El Dorado Hills areas.

Group enrollment cost is only $95 ** and includes:

• 8-week coached training program with weekly training plans provided
• Unlimited access to the coach through private group page, e-mail, or phone
• Running technique, injury prevention and nutrition tips
• Free GCRS training technical T-shirt
• Personalized appointment for an in-store shoe-fitting and one-time discount of 15% off all purchases (Garmin watch purchases will be limited to a discount of 10%). All participants should have a Garmin or other GPS enabled watch or be able to run safely with their phones and will need to sign up for a Strava account (which is free).
• 15% off entry into the Gold Country 5K presented by Marshall.

** Advertised Price now inclusive of all transaction fees

Meet Head Coach – Dan Lopez

Although always an active person, Dan acquired a passion for running later in life. When his son was diagnosed with Leukemia at five years old, Dan and his wife, Audrey, joined Team in Training, an organization dedicated to training first time marathoners who raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. After completing the marathon, Dan was hooked! He stayed on with Team in Training for two more seasons serving as a mentor to new marathon trainees. He hasn’t stopped running since, having completed dozens of marathons, half marathons, 5Ks and 10Ks, and his enthusiasm for helping new runners continues.