Custom Training
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced runner looking to improve speed or fitness, we have the perfect training program to support your goals.
In partnership with the RunSMART Project and Head Coach Amy Sitar, we offer the program Marathon Training Plan (MTP) and the SpeedPass Program (SP). Scroll down for details.
All training programs are limited to New York Flyers members ... so JOIN US now!
SpeedPass
The NY Flyers’ SpeedPass training program caters to runners of all levels.
The 2024 Winter/Spring season of SpeedPass is on Tuesday evenings starting January 2nd - April 16th. Workouts are uploaded to the V.O2 app and are customized based on the individual's current fitness and training background.
Participants will receive coaching support by email.
2024 16-week Winter/Spring SpeedPass Program cost: $225.00
Sign Up HERE for the 2024 Winter/Spring SpeedPass Program.
Questions? Email Head Coach Amy Sitar at aksitar@gmail.com
- Coached practices one evening per week in Central Park.
- Two speed workouts added every week to your V.O2 training calendar.
- Coach led mobility & strength exercises to close each practice.
- Coaching support via email.
Sign Up HERE
The NY Flyers’ Winter/Spring SpeedPass programs are accessible to runners of all levels, whether you’re training for fitness, to stay connected to the club socially, or a half or full marathon goal this season.
Practices
Members gather between 6:30-6:40 pm at the Maine Monument in Columbus Circle. Runners will depart from there to the park at 6:40 pm but if you're late we'll always let you know where to meet us in the park. Bag check is available (free) across the street on the second floor of the Time Warner Center at the Fleet Feet running store.
All athletes train with their assigned group (broken down by fitness level) but at individualized paces prescribed on their training calendar. Practices typically finish (around 7:45 pm) with some strength and mobility exercises.
Workouts
All participants receive two Quality Sessions per week (e.g. one speed workout and one long run). The first Quality Session is a coached group workout and the second is a suggested workout.
All workouts are published to each participant’s V.O2 calendar, which includes the ability to manage your training on the mobile app, website and/or a PDF copy. V.O2 also syncs with GPS so you can easily manage your prescribed workouts and actual splits.
Coaching Support
Participants can email SpeedPass coaches at any time for questions or updates to their workouts.
Marathon Training
Program
The New York Flyers’ Marathon Training Program (MTP), led by Head Coach Amy Sitar in partnership with The Run SMART Project, is designed to help members prepare for their goal half and full marathons.
There are two MTP seasons per year (our flagship program) and they typically sell out quickly!
The 2024 Winter/Spring session runs January 3rd - April 17th, and is open to half and full marathon goal race distances. First practice is Wednesday, January 3rd.
Registration opens December 5th (Don't miss out!)
Cost: $325
Sign Up HERE
You must be logged into the website to register.
Questions? Email: aksitar@gmail.com
16 Weeks
Cost: $325 | First practice is Wednesday, January 3rd.
Sign Up HERE
- 16 coached practices
- 16-week training plan based on your training history and goals
- Assigned coach to guide/support you throughout the season
- Coaching support via email and on V.O2
The NY Flyers’ Winter/Spring Training Program is available to runners of all levels. This upcoming season is open to anyone who has a goal marathon or half marathon race this Winter/Spring 2024. Our coaching program prides itself on proper training methodology, great customer service and making practices fun and challenging at the same time!
Training Plan
All participants receive a personalized training plan geared towards their season goal(s). Most commonly, participants train for NYC Half, Tokyo, Boston, London and more! The 18-week training plan starts January 3rd and ends April 17th. Participants fill out an athlete survey so an MTP coach can review their recent training/racing history, goals, etc. before personalizing their plan.
Training plans are published to each participant’s V.O2 calendar, which includes the ability to manage your training on the mobile app, website and/or a PDF copy. V.O2 also syncs with GPS (Garmin, Coros, Strava and Apple Watch) so you can easily manage your prescribed workouts and actual splits. Your MTP group coach will help manage your training calendar, which will also include recommendations on cross training, strength, mobility exercises and nutrition, etc.
Coaching Support
Each participant is assigned a group coach (see coaching staff below) to guide them through the training program. Participants receive a coaching invite so their assigned coach can manage their training calendar on V.O2. Coaches leave comments, feedback and are available by email to help motivate and make adjustments to participants’ training along the way.
Practices
First practice is Wednesday, January 3rd. Members gather between 6:30-6:40 pm at the Maine Monument in Columbus Circle. Runners will depart from there to the park promptly at 6:40 pm. Bag check is available on the second floor of the Time Warner Center at the Fleet Feet store.
All athletes train with their assigned coach and group (broken down by experience and fitness level) but at individualized paces prescribed in their training plan. Practices will finish at 7:45 - 8:00 pm with mobility exercises (weather permitting).
Social
You gotta have a little fun along the way too! MTP meets once per month for a post-practice social gathering at a nearby bar/restaurant. Join us! 🍻