Columbine Training Program Questionnaire

Is there a race you are interested in completing?  Are you interested in having a group with the same goal to train with?  If so, read on!

The Columbines are soliciting interest in forming training groups for specific races, such as 5k, 10k, half-marathon or marathon.  A volunteer group leader will organize weekend training runs and provide a training schedule for each week.  We will follow an established program like Hal Higdon’s or Jeff Galloway’s.  The length of the training program will vary with the race distance (8-18 weeks).  Group members can do the mid-week training on their own, or arrange to get together with other group members.  Clinic(s) will be held on running topics, and training handouts will be provided.  The training will culminate with a race in the specific distance.  This will likely be a Race of the Month so all Columbines can participate and support those in the training group. 

The intent is to establish a club level program through which we can provide group motivation to train for specific events.  Our goal is to have a similar effect as other programs in town that have professional coaches, but without the large fee. 

Please complete this short questionnaire to let us know your level of interest in starting this program. Copy and paste into your e-mail program or download a Word document version. E-mail your completed questionnaire to Monica Norval at mnorval@ecentral.com.

1. Would you like to participate in a training program with the goal of completing a specific race distance?  If you answer “Yes” or “In the future”, continue with #2.

 Yes______  No________  Not now, but maybe in the future_______

2. What distance(s) are you interested in training for?  Check all that apply in the next year (Spring-Fall, 2006). 
5k______   10k_______  half-marathon_________   marathon________
3. What level of training are you interested in?
Beginner/novice________  Intermediate_______  Advanced________
(First time at this distance)  (Want to improve time)  (Want to PR, Qualify)
4. Would you like to end the training program with the group competing in a Race of the Month, or do you have a specific (maybe out of town) race goal?
Race of the Month as a group_________   I have my own race plan__________
I’d like to train but not compete_________
If you have a specific race goal in mind that you would like to have as the race that the training group potentially targets, please list the event here:_______________________

5. Are you available to train with the group on the weekend, or mid-week only?

Weekend_______    mid-week_________   either would work________

6. There are other programs in town, such as Denver Fit, that offer similar training programs but charge a fee for professional coaching.  Would you prefer to use a non-professional, volunteer leader that utilizes an established program to keep the cost down, or, would you prefer to pay a fee for a professional coach?

  I want a coach__________     Volunteer is fine___________

7. If you selected "I want a coach", what is the maximum you would be willing to pay?

$50________   $75_________     $100_______    $125________   $150________

8. Are you willing to be a volunteer leader?

Yes ________      No __________   Maybe in the future ___________

9. Other comments?