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Middle Distance Group<\/h4>\n

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Coach and Program Lead:<\/strong> Thomas “Fitz” Fitzgerald<\/p>\n

Contact:<\/strong> tomfitzgerald.mrfitz@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Assistant Coach:<\/strong> James Porto NCCP 2<\/p>\n

Assistant Coach:<\/strong> Bryan Stride NCCP 2<\/p>\n

Suitable for athletes aged 12+ preparing to run track events (400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 5000m) as well as steeple-chase and cross-country. Athletes in the MD group compete locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. The group is primarily high school aged, but athletes continue to connect with the group returning from post-secondary programs for the summer.<\/p>\n

In the fall, runners focus on the Cross-Country season. Workouts are on Monday and Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 7:30pm and on Saturday mornings.<\/p>\n

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Training Venues and Times<\/strong>
\nOutdoor Season (September, October, April to August): Resurrection Catholic Secondary School. 455 University Ave. West, Kitchener, Ontario N2N 3B9. The eight lane track is behind the school. Indoor Season (November \u2013 March): Waterloo Recreational Complex 101 Father David Bauer Dr., Waterloo, Ontario. N2J 4A8. A 250m three lane track with a Protraxx surface and two additional sprint lanes.<\/p>\n

GENERAL INQUIRIES contact Bruce Glebe(bglebe@rogers.com)
\nThroughout the year, specific training groups may make use of other training venues such as: Waterloo Park, University of Waterloo Athletic Fields, Gryphon Field House or McLennan Park.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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