In Flight Running

2025 Spring Launch Beginner Season Membership

$280.00 ~~$295.00~~

Spring Launch - Beginner Season Membership
Houston Group Run Coaching & Training Program
18 Weeks - January 25, 2025 thru May 24, 2025

Registration for 2025-26 memberships is now open! Get early pricing through December 31, 2025.

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 perfect starting or re-starting point 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 Spring Launch program will help get you off the launch pad and running strong before you know it.

Spring Launch starts on January 25th, 6 weeks before our regular Spring season. This gives beginner runners a jumpstart after the first of the year and an opportunity to learn the nuts and bolts of the sport from Head Coach, Michael Merlino.

Beyond 2 group runs each week, Spring Launch also includes running webinars on a variety of running topics to get you up to speed quickly along with post webinar Q & A sessions 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 and much easier to build your running momentum.

Our Spring Launch Beginner Season includes training schedules to get you in shape for a goal 5Ks and 10Ks races. 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 Houston, Texas and US 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 Houston's most welcoming running team which makes things more social and fun. Many lifelong running friendships have been made in our 22 year history. We'd love to see you running with our pack!

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

18 weeks of training - January 25, 2025 thru May 24, 2025.
Saturday 6:30 AM organized, fluid-supported, coached runs. Run with the team and enjoy iced cold water and Gatorade along routes.
Tuesday 5:15 AM interval workouts (track & hills). We start early so you can knockout your run before heading to work. 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 interval workouts (track and hills) or just meet up with other members for a training run along the Memorial Park, 3 mile trail. This workout works great for those who aren't morning people or have to be at work early in the am.
Occasional, Sunday morning trail runs at beautiful Houston, Texas & Federal 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, wooded, challenging and sometimes hilly, adventure runs.
Brenham Bluebell Ice Cream 5K-10K Group Road Trip! - Join us in the hill country on Saturday, March 22nd for your first BIG test of the season as we tackle the Bluebell Ice Cream run as we move our operation to Brenham, Texas for racing and "all you can eat" ice cream at the finish line!
Free parking at our Saturday morning group long run home base meet-up place in the Houston Heights.
Online maintenance or race training schedules easily accessible from a smartphone app. Our app emails you daily reminders on how many miles and what types of workouts you need to complete for optimal results.
Full access to IFR Founder & Head Coach Michael Merlino via email, phone, FaceTime, WhatsApp video chat, video conference 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 group runs and get up to date member news, race info, training tips and additional coaching.
Team dry fit shirt! Every member receives their choice of a dry fit tank or T.
Team Breakfast shirt! A comfy cotton/poly T-shirt to put on after those sweaty runs.
10% member discount at all Houston area Fleet Feet running stores. 20% off when we run a member Saturday long run from the Houston Greenbriar/Bissonnet store every other month during the season.

Have Questions About Our Spring Launch Beginner Program?
Then type your question in the live pop-up chat box window to the bottom right on this page. When chatting, make sure you include your phone number and email in the chat window so Coach Merlino can contact you if he is not available live. You can also click here to send us a question on our contact page, email us at info@inflightrunning.com or call or text us at 832.619.9280.

We hope to see you training with the In Flight Running team in 2025-26! Become the runner you want to be or take your running to the next level with the professional coaching, support and camaraderie you need to succeed. Let's GO!