Maintaining Training is a clinic held at Greece Canal Park in Rochester, New York on January 6, 2026. The event starts at 8:00 AM and costs between $55 and $70 to enter. As a clinic-style offering, this event is designed for runners and endurance athletes seeking structured instruction rather than a traditional timed race format. It's a practical option for winter training in upstate New York, allowing you to work with coaches or instructors while maintaining fitness during the off-season or between major racing events.
From the Race Organizer
This program is designed to help walkers, walk-runners, and runners maintain training when they don't have a specific race in mind or if they want to get really good at doing a specific distance: 5K, 5-Mile, or 10K. There is no obligation to register for any race, and if you choose to register for one, that is a payment to the race. The program targets specific goals: maintaining a base distance for weekend workouts getting really good at a specific distance helping those who want to remove walk breaks (optional) The Maintaining Training program does not offer a weekly ramp up in mileage. Instead, its focus is maintaining a current training distance level. Whatever distance you choose is the one you'll be practicing every long workout for the duration of the session you choose, generally six weeks. Each program features speed work, hills, and a weekend workout of your specified distance (5K, 5-Mile, and or 10K). Participants will be provided a calendar and a private training group on Facebook. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays either at 8 a.m. for mornings only training track or 6 p.m. for the a.m./p.m. mix training track. Saturdays, 8 a.m. for both tracks. See individual events for planned alterations to the schedule. Where: Most workouts are at Greece Canal Park, Millennium Lodge, at 241 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester, NY 14626 until too dark for the park (it closes at dusk). Then they move to nearby locations. What: Tuesdays are hill workouts (Hill Focus). Thursdays are speed workouts (Speed Boost). Saturdays are long distance workouts (Go Long). Why choose Maintaining Training for your training? Small program size means Vickey gets to know you well enough to tailor a program to your goals and needs. Vickey is an experienced walker and runner who has raced a wide range of paces, so she can relate to a variety of issues and concerns. You choose which distance to practice: 5K, 5-Mile, or 10K for the duration. It's cost effective and provides personalization and individual attention in a small group setting where the coach gets to know each participant. There is no minimum pace requirement.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for January 6.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Rochester, NY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Maintaining Training 2026 — Rochester, NY?
Maintaining Training 2026 — Rochester, NY takes place on January 6, 2026. The race is held in Rochester, New York.
Where is Maintaining Training 2026 — Rochester, NY held?
Maintaining Training 2026 — Rochester, NY is held at Greece Canal Park in Rochester, New York.
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