All Classes

Class includes a 7-day workout plan for duration of training, group instruction, and workouts during class. Everyone will enjoy a group with similar abilities, opportunities for individual coaching, workshops, and the excitement of accomplishing a goal.

Registration is due 1 weeks before start date. Otherwise there is a $10 late fee.
Classes meet once a week at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Joplin
All Classes are designed with cross-training to prevent injury.
On-line registration is available with no additional processing fees

What do I get for my Fees?

Small Groups that will make all the difference on those long runs
Time and effort based training schedules.
Sports Drink and water every two miles on the long runs for half and full marathon training
Class technical t-shirt ( RR team members can purchase this for an additional cost)
Fees do not cover race entry fees

Class Schedules

Start	End	Class	Goal Race	Price
Sat 3/27	Sat 6/12	10 week Half Marathon, Saturdays @ 8:30AM	Boomtown Half Marathon (6/12/2010 )	$99
Thurs 6/24	Thurs 8/12	8 week Speed Building Class Thursdays @ 7 PM	Late Summer Early Fall 5k or 10k	$79
Sat 8/7	Sat 10/9	10 week Half Marathon, Saturdays @ 7:30AM	Fall Half Marathon	$99
Sat 6/19	Sat 10/9	17 Week Marathon Class Saturdays @ 7:30 AM	Fall Marathon	$180

Class Descriptions

Boomtown Half Marathon Class - Spring

The Half Marathon Training Program is a 10-week program designed to train you for the Boomtown half marathon on June 12, 2010. This effort-based program will help you complete your first half marathon and/or improve your time. To take this class you should be comfortable walking/running 3 miles. Discussion topics include injury prevention, stretching, form, cross training, racing, shoes, apparel and much more Meets on Saturday @ 8:30 AM. All Classes meet at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Joplin. Click here to register. FREE for Rufus Racing Team Members! Click Here to join the team

Speed Building Class

The goal of this class is to make you faster! Improve your 5k or 10k time. You must have a running base of 6-10 miles a week and be able to run 3 miles without stopping to get the most benefit from this class. A lot of track work, hills, sprints, stairs, etc. Be prepared to work hard! Class will meet at Academy Sports + Outdoors and a local track. FREE for Rufus Racing Team members

Marathon & Half Marathon Classes - FALL

The Marathon Training Program is a 17 week class and the Half Class is 10 weeks. You are highly encouraged to develop a 6-10 mile a week base (for the marathon) before starting this program, and should be able to run/walk 6 miles comfortably. The goal of this program is for you to finish a full marathon or half and/or improve your time. Class will meet at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Joplin. FREE for Rufus Racing Team members