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2024 Spring Launch Beginner Season Membership
In Flight Running

2024 Spring Launch Beginner Season Membership

$275.00 $0.00

Spring Launch Beginner Season Membership 
Houston Group Run Coaching & Training Program
18 Weeks - January 20, 2024 thru May 25, 2023
Registration closes January 17th.  Training starts January 20th!

If you have questions about any of our membership programs or run coaching services, call or text Coach Michael Merlino at 832.619.9280.

Are you just getting started with your running journey or jumping back in the running game?  Then our Spring Launch Program is for you!

If you are a true running newbie who is just getting started or you were a runner "back in the day" and want to return to the sport you loved, then our New Launch program will help get you off the launch pad.

Spring Launch starts 6 weeks before our regular Spring season to give beginner runners a jump start after the first of the year and an opportunity to learn the nuts and bolts of the sport up front from Coach Michael Merlino.

Beyond 2 group runs each week, Spring Launch also includes weekly running webinars on a variety of running topics to get you up to speed quickly along with a post webinar Q & A session to answer all of your running questions. 

No matter where you are with your running, Spring in Houston is the best time to get started and build your running base.  Cooler weather makes training a lot more tolerable especially for beginners.

Our Spring Launch Beginner Season includes training schedules to get you in shape for a goal 5K or 10K race.  On most weeks we offer Saturday morning runs, Tuesday morning interval workouts (track and hills), Tuesday evening intervals or training runs at Memorial Park and an occasional Sunday morning trail run at nearby local or state parks.

Our group running memberships are loaded with a ton of benefits to get you running quickly, help maximize your engagement and minimize your injury risk.  Not too mention you will meet and run with a team which makes things more social and fun.  Many lifelong running friendships have been made in our 21 year history. 

Here's a quick rundown of what's included in our NEW Spring Launch Beginner Season:

  • 18 weeks of training that runs from January 20, 2024 thru May 22, 2023.
  • Saturday morning 6:30 AM, organized, fully-supported, coached long runs.
  • Tuesday 5:15 AM interval workouts (track & hills). We alternate weeks between track and hill workouts to help improve speed, power, strength and running form yet minimize risk of injury. 
  • Tuesday 6:15 PM "Runapalooza" run from Memorial Park's Eastern Glades. Choose between a social run around Memorial Park's 3 mile loop, a trail run through wooded trails when weather permits or an interval workout (track or hills).
  • Occasional, Sunday morning trail runs at beautiful local and Texas State parks like Kemah/Seabrook Nature Trails, Brazos Bend State Park, Huntsville State Park, Lake Livingston State Park, Stephen F Austin State Park, Lake Houston Wilderness Park, Double Lakes Recreation Area and more. Coach Michael is your tour guide on these peaceful, challenging and sometimes hilly, adventure runs.
  • Brenham Bluebell Ice Cream 5K-10K Group Road Trip on Saturday, March 23rd.  Train to run the 5K or 10K option for your first race of the season with all you can eat ice cream at the finish line!
  • Free parking at all of our group run home base meet-up locations.
  • Online training schedules that are easily accessible from a smartphone app.  The app emails you daily to reminder you how many miles and what type of pacing run you need to complete for optimal results.
  • Full access to IFR Founder & Head Coach Michael Merlino via email, phone, Facetime, WhatsApp video chat, Zoom video chat or 1 on 1 in person coffee talks to help you fine-tune your running strategy.
  • Access to live and on-demand running webcasts with Coach Michael and guests on a variety of fitness and running topics to keep you coached up and motivated.
  • Access to our members only app to check in for workouts and get up to date member news, tips and additional coaching.
  • Team dry fit shirt!  Every member receives their choice of a dry fit tank or T.
  • 10% member discount at all Houston area Fleet Feet running stores.  20% off when we run a long run from the Greenbriar/Bissonnet store.

 Have Questions About Our Spring Launch Option?

Then type your question in the live pop-up chat box window to the right.  When opening up a chat, please include your email address and phone number so we can contact you if we miss you live. You can also Click here to send us a question on our contact page, email us at info@inflightrunning.com or call or message us at  832.619.9280.  We hope to see you training with the In Flight Running team soon!

If you are already actively running and racing check out our other membership options including our Spring Season which starts on March 2, 2023, Prime Season which starts on June 8, 2024 or our Year Pass Option which starts on March 2, 2023.  Year  Pass bundles our Spring and Prime season for an entire year of support, coaching and training.