Virtual Academy

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Virtual Running Academy

ASP Running Academy has interactive programs starting this Saturday and every Saturday in 5k & 10k, half, or full marathon classes that provide the flexibility that meets and exceeds your personal goals, with virtual expert coaching, accountability, socialization, motivation, and personal convenience.

Our classes utilize V-Dot, which is a web-based program facilitated by your certified running coach Michelle Montiel. Michelle has been coaching for A Snail’s Pace Running Academy for 18 years and has helped countless Academy members achieve their running and fitness goals. Through the assistance of V-dot, all of your workouts will be in one easy to access and follow location on your phone and computer.

Virtual Training Programs begin every Saturday; distance can’t keep us from having fun! SAVE $25 OFF SURF CITY HALF MARATHON VIRTUAL RUNNING PROGRAM. USE ONLINE CODE SC25 DURING CHECKOUT. View below for program details!

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The Virtual Running Academy Perks

° Web-based “VDOT” Interactive Program connected by STRAVA(free) or GARMIN

° Private group STRAVA page that tracks all your activities while being socially connected to motivate and elevate one another

° Scheduled 3 days per week run/walk (your favorite route, treadmill, track, or trails, you have the flexibility and convenience at any time, at your pace

° Pre & Post workout stretch plans and sport-specific strength training assignments

° Scheduled 2 days per week sport-specific strength training workouts, designed to strengthen running muscles and prevent injuries

° Videos and handouts to guide you through your workouts

° Scheduled 1 day dedicated to recovery with instructions to help you maximize your fitness gains

° Fun and informative Zoom group meeting workshops and FB Live Videos, led by Running Academy Coaches, Team Doctors, and A Snail’s Pace Running Shop Associates on subjects such as sport-specific training, injury prevention, nutrition, gear, and more

° Bi-weekly voluntary virtual races if you would like to participate to gauge progress

° 10% discount on all store purchases during the duration of your program

For more information contact michelle.montiel@asnailspace.net

Testimonials

My experience with Snails Pace Running Academy, and working with Michelle as my coach, has really been life-changing, in the “baby steps” kind of way. I am running longer, farther, and faster than I even thought I could! The program that Michelle put together for me was easy to follow, and I could do it according to my schedule for the day. They provided an app that was easy to use to track my workouts and communicate with Michelle to ask questions or make any modifications to my schedule. Michelle brought in different experts via Zoom to help educate us and keep us balanced. I felt very supported by her and all the other snails! Regardless of age or fitness level, I absolutely recommend working with Michelle and Snails Pace.

During these times of uncertainty and life changes due to the Covid-19 and social distancing, ASP virtual training classes have immensely helped to bring some running and camaraderie back into my life. The visual training and the sincere concerns of Michelle Montiel, her coaches, and team doctors shine through.

Besides the great, coaching they have, the online tool used for the virtual academy is very user-friendly, which you can access via the web or download the app. It is so easy to open the app and see what activity my coach has planned for me that day. My coach also leaves feedback on that activity and I can do the same, was it a good run or did I have trouble finishing. With my feedback, my coach can adjust my plan as needed. Another cool thing about the tool is the ability of my coach to post videos and handouts, which I can access whenever I want.

And if that wasn’t enough, they also have zoom meetings where you can meet your fellow runners and special guests throughout the program that cover nutrition, strength training, and many other great things. So even though we can’t meet in person, Michelle and the team have done a great job in putting this virtual program together. Thank you for helping me with the continuation of my running journey.

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