Both the 50K and Half Marathon groups will be training for the Dances With Dirt race in Gnawbone, IN on May 12, 2012. Your program fee does do not include race fees, transportation and lodging for the race, but you will receive an Ultradirtbag promo code for 15% off your race entry.

Registration is now closed for our Spring 2012 program. Our next program will begin in July for the Stumpjump 50K in October. 

Training will begin on Saturday, February 11th.  We will meet every Saturday up to the race unless otherwise specified.  Most runs will take place at Percy Warner Park and the meeting times will usually be around 6 to 7 am for the 50k group, and 7 to 8 am for the halfers. These times are subject to change.
 
It is expected that 50K trainees be able to run 10 miles, and Half Marathon trainees be able to run 4 miles by the start of training.
 
The cost for personalized 50K training is $150. This includes:
-       a personally tailored training schedule suited to your needs and skill level ,provided by an RRCA certified coach

-       full email and phone access to our coaches
-       membership in the exclusive Ultra Dirtbags group
-       an Ultra Dirtbags Tech Tee
-       15% off race entry promo code
-       a swag bag with over $50 worth of gear
-       exclusive offers and discounts on gear and accessories at Fleet Feet Sports Brentwood
 
The  cost for personalized Half Marathon training is $100. This includes:
-       a training schedule provided by an RRCA certified coach
-       a technical tee
-       15% off race entry promo code
-       a swag bag with over $50 worth of gear
-        exclusive offers and discounts on gear and accessories at Fleet Feet Sports Brentwood
 
  Who/What are the Ultra Dirtbags?
The Ultra Dirtbags is Fleet Feet Sports Brentwood's exclusive trail running group, dedicated to advancing the sport of ultra/trail running in Nashville.  Members consist of those who have trained with past Dirtbag groups or are training with the present Dirtbag group, along with carefully selected honorary members. All 50K trainees get the shirt, only 50k finishers get the sticker.
 
What is a “personally tailored training schedule suited to your needs and skill level”?
It is exactly as it sounds. All of our 50K trainees will have a face to face interview with our coaches to determine a training plan that fits your needs. We will work with your schedule and fitness level to make sure that you get the most out of this program. Likewise, you also get access to the coaches over phone and email so that you can ask questions, give
feedback, or tweak the schedule as need be.
 
Do I have to train solely on trails?
Although we like for you to train on trails as much as possible, we understand
that it is not always convenient to get to the woods. Therefore, you can do
some of your runs on the road as long as you get that weekly long run in on the
trails.
 
Is the training hard?
Hard is a relative term, and although you will find it difficult at times, our program guarantees that the fun outweighs the pain. We want you to find something in yourself that perhaps you didn’t know existed, all the while running through the woods like a carefree child.