Middle School Summer Run Club
Sponsored by A Running Passion & Marathon Sports
Are you a middle school runner who wants to get stronger, faster, and more confident this summer? Come train with us!
The Finish Strong Summer Run Club is a fun, team-focused program where you’ll train with other runners, learn how to stay healthy, and get ready for your fall sports season especially cross country.
What is the goal of the Middle School Summer Run Club?
The goal of the Middle School Summer Run Club is to help you become a stronger, healthier, and more confident runner while having fun with a great group of teammates. We want to teach you how to train the right way so you can avoid injuries, improve your endurance and speed, and feel prepared heading into your fall season. Along the way, you’ll learn important skills like proper warm-ups, good running form, smart training habits, and how to fuel your body all while building friendships and becoming part of the local running community.
What is included in the MS Summer Run Club?
- 2 weekday runs/workouts.
- 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.
- Educational topics will center around running and general fitness.
When is the MS Summer Run Club?
The Club will operate for 8 weeks beginning Monday, June 22rd and lasting until Saturday, Aug 16th.
*Tuesdays & Thursdays at 4:30pm
*We will meet at our Portland clinic location as well as other running locations in the greater Portland area.
How much does the MS Summer Run Club Cost and what does it include?
The cost of the program is $300.00, ($200 for the first 20 registrants)
**A special thanks to Marathon Sports and A Running Passion for their Sponsorship to make the discounted rate possible.
16 Coached Running Sessions/Workouts
Run Mechanic Training Sessions
Educational Presentations
Coach Access by Email, Text, and Phone Communication at anytime
Fun Run Group Swag
Discount voucher at Marathon Sports
Support from High School and College runners from our HS Summer Run Group
*Financial assistance is available upon request*
Who are the Run Coaches for the Finish Strong Summer Run Club?
Finish Strong Summer Run Club - Coaches
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Hailey Fontaine
Haley is a life-long Mainer, aspiring life-long runner, and endurance sport enthusiast. She is an environmental scientist for WSP working on environmental site investigations. In her spare time she is usually running through the North Deering neighborhoods and the Presumpscot River Preserve, reading, or gardening. She caught the running bug in high school XC and most recently completed her fourth marathon. She has coached youth running in some form since high school and is excited to join FSPT’s awesome crew this summer!
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Daniel Frey PT, DPT
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!
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Lucy Knowlton
Lucy Knowlton (they/she) grew up in Turner, ME, and started running competitively in the 7th grade as a (reluctant) track athlete trying to stay in shape for cross country skiing - despite a rocky outset, running somehow stuck. At Bowdoin College and later as a graduate student at the University of Southern Maine, Lucy ran cross country as well as indoor and outdoor track, even setting the USM school record for the 5000 meter run in 2022. These days, you can find her working at Marathon Sports and coaching cross country at Gorham High School, where she gets to connect with fellow athletes and community members through gear, nutrition, and competition. Outside of work, they love to explore local trail systems, tinker with chocolate chip cookie recipes, and find any excuse to read by the ocean. Lucy is delighted to join the Finish Strong crew in 2026, and can't wait to see all that our runners try and achieve this year!
We are able to offer scholarships thanks to generous donations of Finish Strong, Marathon Sports and A Running Passion. Please reach out to us for more information.