YOUR LONG RUNS DON'T HAVE TO BE LONELY RUNS.
A winter/spring training cycle can be a grind -- it sucks, but it's true. We wanted to offer a ray of early sunshine, so we've partnered with Ciele to bring back our much loved CIELE SUNDAYS long run program. This year we've got the program dialed in -- creating a comprehensive calendar that's got you covered for training toward May 4th race days (TO and Georgina Spring Fling).
We've got FOUR different long run calendars...
- Intro half-marathon
- Intermediate/Advanced half-marathon
- Intro marathon
- Intermediate/Advance marathon
Detailed calendars below.
We're also continuing with our inclusive 4-6km (6:30-12 min/km pace), so even if you're not trying to stretch your mileage, still come out and get some KMs going!
Come join us every Sunday as we get some miles in, have some good times, and give out prizes along the way. And the more you run with us, the more chances you have to win!
All routes start/finish at the shop (972 Queen St E). We've got bag check and a water fountain if you need it. Please note we won't have access to a washroom, so come ready to run!
IMPORTANT: Bag check won't be available for pick-up until the store opens at 10am.
Show up for 7:40AM / we start at 8:00AM sharp.
Come for a run, get your card punched, get hooked up.
We've brought back everyone's favourite punch cards! Every run gets your card punched.
7/15 runs you get 25% OFF any Ciele item from Culture Athletics.
10/15 runs you get 50% OFF the limited edition Ciele Sundays hat.
10/15 runs you get a FREE LIMITED EDITION Ciele Sundays hat.
15/15 runs gets you entered into a raffle for an exclusive grand.
Plus we'll be giving out extra prizes (and surprises) along the way.
PACES OFFERED
Due to the large number of routes and paces, we don't offer any formal "pace leaders". That being said, we'll start each week with people identifying their approximate pace and the distance they're running. We strongly recommend you make an effort to introduce yourself to runners going the same pace (everyone's friendly, we promise). You MUST also learn the routes in advance as we will not be reviewing them in-person before the run. So make sure you know where you're going!
Want to be a pace leader? DM us on IG with the calendar you're following and the you're running. We can add you in from there.
THE CALENDAR
You can download a PDF version of it HERE.
Guest Speakers during recovery weeks
Like any effective training plan we've included recovery weeks to give your body a chance to catch up and process the work you've been putting in. During these weeks we're bringing in experts from across the running community to talk about various aspects of endurance training. Full details to be announced, but guest speaker dates are Feb 9, Mar 9, April 6th.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need to register or can I just show up?
Nope! Just show up at 7:40am
What if the weather's bad?
It's Toronto in Jan to April -- of course it's going to be bad. We're going to be out there rain, snow, sleet, whatever. We'll only call off the run if it's dangerous.
What if I can't make a run, can I still get my card punched?
The short answer is "not really". If you are racing (or cheering) at either Chilly Half, ATB, Achilles 5KM or Mississauga you can get your card punched the next week with proof (either race results, or pics of your cheering). If you don't come the next week to get your card punched, too bad so sad you missed your chance.
Can you tell me more about the Ciele prize pack?
It's a head-to-toe Culture/Ciele fit
Remember you are only eligible for the grand prize if you attend ALL 15 runs! There's no other way to get entered into the raffle.
What if I am really slow?
That's good! Everyone should run their pace! We can't guarentee we'll have groups for EVERY pace, but we have a wide variety of paces and lots of friendly people. There's gonna be someone to run with you, so don't be intimidated.
Can you show me the limited edition Culture Ciele Sundays cap?
Not yet -- they're still in production. We'll be sharing them when they're hot off the presses.
