LRC Distance Program | Lakeland, FL

Event Details

• Date: 2026-08-22
• Location: 100 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, FL
• Program URL: LRC Distance Program

Meet Your Coach

• Coach: Sarah Kozul, RRCA Level II Adult Endurance and Youth Coach
• Background: Sarah began running in 2010 to celebrate turning 40, inspired by a fellow twin mom who challenged her to train for a half marathon.
• Experience: Coached with the Lakeland Runners Club since 2016, led 5k, 10k, half marathon programs, and coached middle school cross country.
• Philosophy: Practical, evidence-based training supporting your life, offering flexibility and adaptability in training plans.

Coaching Philosophy

• Training Approach: Grounded in evidence from principles of leading training methodologies.
• Flexibility: Plans are adaptable and consider your real-world schedule.
• Success: Focus on learning, growing, and enjoying the process, not just finish times.
• Community: Encourages building friendships and confidence through running.

Educational Topics

• Safety: Guidelines for group runs and running alone.
• Setbacks: Prevention and comebacks.
• Nutrition: Fueling and hydration for longer distances.
• Cross Training: Form, mobility, stretching, and strength exercises.

Important Considerations

• Pace Groups: Offering a range of pace groups. Bring a friend for a training buddy!
• Route Navigation: Know the route: volunteers will assist but you are responsible for reviewing it.
• Training Limitations: General advice given: not professional medical or dietary advice.
• Footwear: Consider new shoes if yours are old to minimize injury risk.