Free Training for Mt. Wilson Trail Race

Press Release:

The 2012 Mt. Wilson Trail Race returns to Sierra Madre on Saturday, May 26.

To help residents gear up for the event, Coach Eric LeClair and Team CrossFit Academy will be providing free Saturday morning training runs for the challenging event for any interested trail runner. This will be the team's seventh year training residents.

The training is a 16-week program designed with three different ability groups:  beginner, intermediate and advanced.  The first training session will begin Saturday February 4th at 7:00 a.m. in Kersting Court. It's recommended that all interested runners begin their training on this date. Each Saturday morning will feature a different training run.

Coach LeClair has had hundreds of runners and racers within the ranks of the training team over the past six years. The training program has been so successful that it has resulted in over 20 top three finisher medals.

Beginner and veteran racers alike are welcome to come, run and accomplish their desired goals. To contact Coach Eric LeClair or Team CrossFit Academy directly, please call 626-437-8739 or check out the Academy's Facebook page.

Registering for the Mt. Wilson Trail Race

Registration for the 2012 Mount Wilson Trail Race will begin on Monday, March 5 at 9:00am. Registration is available online at www.cityofsierramadre.com/onlineregistration or in person at the Community Services Office located at 611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024.

Runners are encouraged to register as soon as possible as space is limited. The MWTR sells out on an annual basis, be sure to reserve your spot for 2012!

For more information please visit www.mountwilsontrailrace.com or contact the Community Services Office at 626.355.5278.

This release was submitted by the City of Sierra Madre.