Training and Coaching

Learn how to train for a 5k or half-marathon for the Greater Binghamto Bridge Run, Herald of Victory Marathon or other spring race... or give the gift of training!

Our certified coach - Harry J. Back - will help you find your sweet spot for training for your 5k, half-marathon, or full marathon!  This is a great answer for anyone who is running their first race, their first time at this distance, OR just want to kick things up a notch and hit that elusive PR goal.  

Or kick it up a notch and do the Herald of Victory Marathon or half marathon as well for the double-half option!

How do I know what to pick?

• Bridge Run 5k program - this is the program to choose if you're just starting running and want to run your first 5k OR if you're looking to hit that PR at the 5k distance.
• Bridge Run half-marathon program -  choose this if you're looking to extend your running to the half-marathon, or already signed up for the Bridge Run half-marathon.
• Double Half program - choose this program if you're looking to get that PR at the half-marathon or just looking to challenge yourself to running both the Bridge Run and Herald of Victory Marathon half marathons!
• Herald of Victory half marathon program - choose this one if you're already signed up for the Herald of Victory half marathon (or consider doing both the Herald of Victory AND the Bridge Run for the double-half option), or if you're looking to PR but don't want to run two spring long races.
• Herald of Victory FULL marathon - choose this if you've already signed yourself up for the Herald of Victory Marathon or want to take your training to the next level and tackle or PR in a full marathon.  Bridge Run Half Marathon training included.

Meeting time is 5:00 pm on Sundays at Confluence Running, starting January 8th. 

• 16 or 20 weeks of Personalized Coaching
• 5 bonus clinics on topics ranging from injury-prevention and yoga to ideal nutrition
• weekly coaching check-ins every Sunday at 5
• unique and customized training schedule to fit your needs
• Confluence Running shirt
• individualized running form analysis
• positive support, coaching and a fun group to keep you motivated
• discounts at Confluence Running
• optional group runs 
• optional course preview group runs

1 hour rental of Elliptigo Bike

Group Training Program

We will pair you up with a certified coach who will have you run on the treadmill, usually capture video, analyze your running form and discuss with you. We will help you understand running form efficiency and performance, as well as give you instruction for improving your running form.