2012 Isaac Dickson Hot Chocolate 10K and Kids Hill Climb

FITAthletics

The 2013 Hot Chocolate 10K would like to express an enormous amount of thanks to Coaches Dean Duncan and Norm Blair of FITAthletics, a full-service athletic and fitness training service based in western North Carolina, for developing both a BEGINNER and INTERMEDIATE 10K training program specifically tailored to our race. A program like this is indespensible when training for an event. Please consult an experienced physician before starting any exercise program.

A note from coach Norm Blair

This schedule is intended for a runner seeking a time goal in a 10K. This is not for someone trying to finish a 10K. It is based off of 5-6 days per week of training. It can be scaled down to less than 5-6 days by dropping some of the easy days. However, there is a reason why it is called practice. The schedule assumes a runner is already capable of running 20-30 miles per week. Easy pace is a pace you can hold an extended conversation during. Moderate pace allows for limited conversation during the run.

More about FITAthletics

FITAthletics offers the highest quality fitness training services for people of all abilities. The areas we cover are: Fitness Assessment, Personal Training, and Healthy Lifestyles. Our Fitness Assessment package offers each client a detailed panel of tests to assist in the development, maintenance, and continued refinement of a personalized fitness plan. Through Personal Training we help our clients to safely learn and implement a variety of training methods to achieve and sustain a quality level of individual fitness. With our Healthy Lifestyle option, we seek to help our clients in creating an environment where lifetime fitness can be maintained.

Their methods are based on up to date fitness research, proven scientific fact, and years of experience. Our health and fitness professionals hold certifications from The National Strength and Conditioning Association, and USA Weightlifting. They also offer combined services and referral services with trusted practitioners in the areas of counseling, nutrition, and massage therapy.

FITAthletics offers top level coaching and training services to athletes in the following areas: Endurance Sport, Track and Field, and Soccer Speed Training. Our training programs are individualized and based on up to date research, proven scientific fact, and years of common sense experience. Our coaches and trainers hold certifications from The National Strength and Conditioning Association, USA Weightlifting, and USA Track and Field.