west coast road runners
Member Benefits
WCRR offers year-round training for beginner to experienced runners and walkers. Below are some of the many benefits you'll experience:
Professional Coaching
Certified Coaches
WCRR founder & seasoned distance runner, Dan Guillory, leads this expert team of 21 coaches
Customized Training Schedule
Specific to your race & goals
For finishing any half or full marathon, setting a personal record, qualifying for Boston, or training for an Ultra Marathon
Aid Stations
To help on the long runs
Fully stocked with water, electrolyte replacement fluids, carbohydrate replenishment and more!
Pace-Specific Groups
For runners to walkers
Whether you are an experienced sub-7 minute miler or a 13-minute mile runner, or if you walk or run-walk, our club has a pace group for you.
Member Discounts
From our Team Sponsors
Including Road Runner Sports, many race entry discounts, and more!
Run Routes all over San Diego
Clearly mapped group runs
You'll discover local parks, neighborhoods, and trails that you never knew were in our great city!
Social Events
Fun with fellow members
Post-race get togethers with club members, happy hours, optional week day runs with giveaways, and more!
Professional Approach
Weekly Speakers
Training tips from coaches & other experts covering everything from hydration, to stretching, to running form, cross-training and more!
Training Programs
Marathon & Half Marathon Training
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22-29 weeks of training designed to help you complete 13.1 or 26.2 miles.
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Begins with a 3-mile run/walk to assign you a pace group
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Schedules gradually build to help ensure you are injury-free and take you to the starting line.
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Includes hill training and speed work throughout these weeks of training.
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Coaches for each group guide you through this process.
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Saturday mornings include a coach-led group run followed by a seminar on topics related to preparing for a marathon.
Nutrition Program
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Increase your performance taking a serious approach to proper hydration, selection of foods before, during and after your runs.
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Each nutritional change you integrate into your training program will have a compounded effect on your overall health and performance.
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Articles for this nutritional program are based on experience with athletes and scientific data.
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You can tailor this program to your specific needs at any given point in your training.
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The cost of the program is $25.
Personal Coaching
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Available by request.
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Coach Dan will work with you or your young athlete on an individual basis
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Available throughout the season or as a ‘Preconditioning’ period to Track or Cross Country Season.