Men’s Four Miler Training Program

Sponsored by The Charlottesville Track Club and the U.Va. Urology Department

WHAT: The Men’s Four Miler Training Program (M4MTP) is a 10 week professionally supervised and coached program designed to help guide men to a healthier lifestyle and a new level of fitness. The short-term goal is the successful completion of the Charlottesville Men’s Four Miler foot race in early December, however, the long-term goal is to encourage men to take up regular exercise as part of an overall healthy lifestyle. There will be short weekly talks on proper running, various health issues facing men, and professionally coached training runs appropriate to all levels of fitness.

WHEN: The Training Program meets as a group every Saturday at 8:30am at the U.Va. Track (Lannigan Field) starting in early October.

WHO MAY PARTICIPATE: Any male may join in, especially those who are very out of shape or have NEVER exercised. Last year 100 males participated ranging in age form 12-72. The novice group starts with 2 laps of a walk/run on the track and eventually works up to four miles of running! By the time the program is completed the participant’s paces range from 8 minutes/mile to 20 minutes/mile.

HOW TO SIGN UP: Applications are available online or at Ragged Mountain Running Shop. You may also sign up at the U.Va. Track on Saturdays.

COST: The cost of the training program is a $15 donation to the Charlottesville Track Club.

COACH: Mark Lorenzoni has served as volunteer coach since the program started in 2004. He is assisted by a team of seasoned “Captains” who will oversee much of the training.