Pace Group Leaders & Mentors

Our Training Program All-Star Team

A Pace Group Leader (PGL) or Mentor is one of the most important resources for participants in our training program. Serving as an on-the-road coach, motivator, and guide, PGLs play a critical role in the success of each pace group during training runs.

Our pace groups fall into three categories:

Running Pace Groups – Organized in 30-second pace ranges (for example, 8:00–8:30 minutes per mile or 12:00–12:30 minutes per mile) to help participants train alongside others with similar goals and abilities.
Interval Pace Groups – Alternate running and walking at set intervals, such as 3 minutes of running followed by 1 minute of walking.
Walking and Race Walking Groups – Designed for participants who prefer a walking-focused training experience while working toward their fitness and race goals.

Each group relies on dedicated Pace Group Leaders to provide guidance, encouragement, and support throughout the training season.

Responsibilites:

Complete water stop duties for a minimum of 2–3 training runs per season, based on program requirements

Check in with store coaches after each training run to confirm that all participants from your pace group have returned safely

Maintain regular attendance and reliability throughout the season. Excessive absences are defined as:

Missing more than 20% of scheduled training runs, or
Missing three training runs without prior communication

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