ACE serves as official training partner for Competitor's Women's Running Series

American Council on ExerciseSep 7 2013

American Council on Exercise (ACE) has partnered with Competitor Group, Inc. to serve as the official training partner for Competitor's Women's Running Series. Comprised of four races across the country, the Women's Running Series offers 5Ks and half-marathon events that are both walker and runner-friendly. The series kicks-off in Nashville, Tenn. on Sept. 28, followed by events in Scottsdale-Tempe, Ariz., Saint Petersburg, Fla., and San Diego, Calif.

“Whether being coached by an ACE-certified professional or using ACE's online training resources, this is a great opportunity to start a journey toward completing a 5K or half-marathon.”

"The Women's Running Series is a premiere racing event that encourages individuals at all fitness levels to get on their feet and get moving," said ACE Chief Science Officer Dr. Cedric Bryant. "Whether being coached by an ACE-certified professional or using ACE's online training resources, this is a great opportunity to start a journey toward completing a 5K or half-marathon."

"Competitor Group is excited to join forces with ACE," said Dana Allen, general manager of the Women's Running Series. "ACE-certified professionals and training programs are among the best in the world and we share the common goal of encouraging women to embrace an active lifestyle and helping women achieve their personal fitness goals no matter their experience or fitness level."

ACE has created a series of focused training plans and resources available on ACErunning.com appropriate for all fitness levels. The training plans, articles, videos and tools can be used by those that are just starting their fitness journey, or athletes who are looking for ways to improve their performance.

The first two focused training plans in the series include a sixteen-week half-marathon training program geared towards those interested in walking their first half-marathon, and an eight-week 5K plan designed for those who can already run a mile and want to improve their distance and endurance. The plans are available at no charge on ACErunning.com for a limited time, with more plans scheduled to launch in the coming months.

In each race city, ACE-certified professionals will lead a group of runners and walkers through in-person training programs coaching them to participate in the local Women's Running Series events and empowering them to reach their personal goals.

Whether participating in the running series as a walker or runner or simply starting a personal exercise routine, everyone can access the training programs and resources on ACErunning.com to support their journey towards living their most fit lives. Individuals seeking a certified health and fitness professional to aid in their race training can use the Find an ACE Pro tool on ACErunning.com to locate a certified professional in their area.