WCRR Opening Day & Orientation
Welcome—We are excited and looking forward to the new training season with you!
Where & When to Meet
The first 2 weeks of the season are Registration & Orientation
Dates
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Saturday, May 29, 2021
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Saturday, June 5, 2021*
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*Members that come to 1st Registration & Orientation Day also come to 2nd week, but go on a regular training run/walk that day with coaches.
Time
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8:00 AM (new members)**
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8:00 AM (current members to do their weekly group run)**
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**Please arrive 15 minutes early so you don’t miss anything or get left behind on the run/walk
Locations
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Road Runner Sports, 5553 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111
What to Expect
Before Arrival
To expedite registration, you may Register online ahead of time.
7:30
Registration Opens
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Safety protocols will be in place
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Masks required for Members & Coaches
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Social distancing enforced (6' distance required)
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Digital forms (no paper) - bring your mobile device
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Digital payment encouraged (credit card / Venmo)
7:45
New Members Complete Registration
7:45
Pre-run dynamic stretching for members
8:00
Returning Member Run
8:00
New Member Run/Walk & Group Placement
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1-3 mile run / walk to determine your pace group
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New members will record their pace group on WCRR digital form
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Water station provided, but members are encouraged not to loiter after the run
At Home
Raffle Winners Announced (no ticket needed!)
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All members who register for the season will be entered into a raffle for various items
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Winners will be announced via email & on this website
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Winners will receive their raffle items in the weeks that follow
At Home
Watch New Member Online Orientation Video
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Introduction, Background, Training Philosophy
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Program overview, pace groups, coaches, schedules, locations
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Sponsors
What to Wear & Bring
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Wear your facial covering / mask (required due to COVID-19 Guidelines)
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Bring your mobile device as registration is digital only (paperless for your protection)
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Come prepared to run or walk for our pace group placement run
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Social distancing will be coordinated for the run through small running "pods"
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COVID-19 Waiver must be completed as part of the regular Registration Waiver for all participants.
Weeks Following Orientation
After our 1st two weeks of Orientation
You meet at your ‘Home’ location (the place you are most likely to train the most):
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Mission Bay area
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North County Coastal-Encinitas / Carlsbad area
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North County Inland-Escondido / Rancho Bernardo area
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See exact locations and map on Password-protected Information & Locations page
Saturday Morning Group Runs
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You will train as a group on Saturday mornings for “long run/walks”
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Please bring water with you to the weekly training
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If you wish to try a ‘Run/Walk’ program, please begin training as a member of either the LA Group or Catalina Group and let your coach know.
Track Sessions / Interval Training
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Track sessions begin in week 8 of training
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Tuesday evenings at 3 locations (on password-protected Information & Locations page)
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Other weekday run/walks are on the Team Events & Runs Page
WCRR Newsletter
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On Thursdays you will receive an email Newsletter from your Location Head Coach with details about the upcoming Saturday training.
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If you do not receive this email, contact Coach Dan (no.1.wcrr@gmail.com) so he can update your email address.
Training Schedules
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Weekly schedules are on the Members’ password-protected Schedules Page
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Sunday-Friday training schedules are shown in number of minutes you will run or walk.
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Saturday schedules are shown in miles.
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Your body remembers time needed for exertion and not miles run or walked.
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Miles listed on the weekend are for you to see your progress.
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See further explanation of schedules here.
WCRR Team Shirts
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Shirts will be ordered after week 2 when we have most sizes and quantity.
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You can expect to get your shirt ~ week 5 of training, after they are screened.