Yellow Group (>11:30min/mile)
Get Fit Atlanta ~The Yellow Group~ >11:30 min/mile
The Yellow Group is designed to address the needs of those runners looking to run 11:30 – 13:00 min/mile pace. It is suitable for anyone looking to run marathons in the 5:00 – 5:40 range. The primary goal of the Yellow Group is to get you to the marathon finish line with confidence and without injury. Many new runners chose the Yellow Group because the pace is more comfortable over a long distance. As is also the case for the rest of GetFit-Atlanta, the approach of the Yellow Group is to use the first part of the season to build a good, solid base. As the mileage increases week-by-week, we focus on form and controlled running. You will learn to run at a pace that will leave you the energy to complete your race, which means running more slowly at the beginning of each run and increasing to a steady, but sustainable, tempo. The group will train together during the long runs–however, as the season goes on, you may find that we break into smaller groups of similar pace. Once a running base is achieved, we will provide opportunities to experience the benefits of run/walk intervals, which many people find allows them to complete a marathon FASTER than running an entire marathon. Even though the yellow pace is more relaxed than some other groups, as the season progresses, the addition of tempo running and speed work on the track will make you a better runner (or run/walker) and have greater endurance. These workouts help develop additional strength and aerobic capacity to sustain your pace for a long period of time–and many times increase that pace. We know this approach works because we have the evidence to back it up. The Yellow Group is coached by Barbara Blackford, with the assistance of Beth Ball, Olga Henao and Michael Schlifka. Karen Kaye, head purple coach, also provides coaching to the Yellow group.
