Finish Strong Summer Run Club

Sponsored by Fleet Feet Maine Running Company and A Running Passion

The FSPT Summer Run Club is designed to bring together local high school athletes looking to improve their running performance, prevent injury, and have the camaraderie of others to train alongside during the summer months. The program will meet 3 sessions each week and is 8 weeks in length. Sessions will include a group run/workout, highlight proper warm up and cool down, instruction and performance on strength training and running mechanics, along with heavy emphasis on run specific education, including nutrition, hydration, footwear, mind training, and others.

What is the goal of the Finish Strong Summer Run Club?
Injury prevention and improved performance through education on proper warm up, running mechanics, training parameters, cool down, nutrition, footwear, and growth of the southern Maine running community.
What is included in the Summer Run Club?
- Two weekday runs/workouts (one of these focused more on strength training) and one longer run on the weekend.
- Programming is focused on preparation for the Fall Cross Country season but open to other athletes that would like to develop running fitness for a fall sport. Please contact us to see if this program is appropriate for you.
- Educational topics will include running mechanics efficiency, injury prevention, nutrition, hydration, limiting burnout and over training, footwear, race preparation and mind training.
When is the Finish Strong Summer Run Club?
The Club will operate for 8 weeks beginning Monday, June 17th and lasting until Saturday, Aug 17th. *Monday and Thursday 5:00pm and Saturday at 8am.
How much does the Finish Strong Summer Run Club Cost and what does it include?
The cost of the program is $450.00
With the generous donations of Finish Strong, Fleet Feet and A Running Passion, if you book before May 15th use Coupon code SUMMER24 to bring the cost down to $300*
24 Coached Running Sessions/Workouts
               Run Specific Strength Sessions
             Run Mechanic Training Sessions
Educational Presentations
               Coach Access by Email, Text, and Phone Communication at anytime
               1 Performance T-Shirt
               1 Water Bottle
               Exercise Bands
              25% off at Fleet Feet Maine Running Company
*Financial assistance is available upon request*
5. Who are the Run Coaches for the Finish Strong Summer Run Club?
Dan Frey, PT and Co-Owner of Finish Strong PT – Ran at University of Delaware
Dan is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Co-Owner of Finish Strong PT and Performance. Dan has been running since the 3rd grade, competing at the Division I Level for the University of Delaware in both Cross Country and Indoor/Outdoor Track. He has raced in distances from the 400m run through Ultra-Marathons. He is a running enthusiast, lecturing at an international level, authoring “The Runner’s Guide to a Healthy Core” and is a multiple time contributor to Runner’s World Magazine. Dan is excited to share his passion around running health and performance!
Colin Jones, Coach at Scarborough HS, Ran at the University of Southern Maine
My name is Colin. I grew up in Scarborough, Maine where I developed a passion for middle distance running. After high school I attended the University of Southern Maine where I ran cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track and earned the William B Wise Scholar Athlete award for all four years . Since graduating college in 2019 I have served as the distance running coach at Scarborough High School during the indoor and outdoor track seasons. During the fall 2021 season I also served as the assistant coach for the high school's cross country team.
When I am not running on the roads I am busy running my own business. I enjoy traveling, partaking in southern Maine’s incredible food scene, and spending time in Bridgton, Maine on the lake!
This summer I am excited to participate in this new program as someone who is passionate about the sport of running. I’m looking forward to connecting with new athletes in the area who are looking to build stronger habits as they prepare for future competitive running seasons!
Meghan Fecteau, Ran at the University of New England
My name is Megan Fecteau. I ran cross country and track at the University of New England, graduating in 2022 with my degree in exercise science. I came into college as a sprinter and found my love for distance running after my first year, joining the cross country team and eventually specializing in the 3k steeplechase for track - earning all-conference in the event my senior year. I am currently still attending UNE as a student in the doctor of physical therapy program. I am passionate about helping younger runners develop their ability and love for the sport by getting stronger and having fun. I'm excited to get to know everyone and have a great summer of running!
Taylor Bickford, Assistant Coach at Cheverus High School, Ran at Wellesley College
My name is Taylor Bickford. I am a project manager at New Balance and an assistant cross country coach for Cheverus High School. While I ran in college at Wellesley College, I found my real passion in marathon training when I ran the London Marathon as my debut marathon in 2:42. I currently am running for Dirigo and love to race all distance from the 5k to the marathon. Since I have personally dealt with a lot of injuries as I learned what kind of runner I was and how my body reacts to training, I am extremely passionate about helping younger runners discover their personal full-picture relationship to running, including everything from nutrition, mentality, injury prevention, and of course training.