Omaha Running Club Distance Clinic for the Omaha Marathon

2026 Omaha Running Club (ORC) Distance Clinic Leading to the Omaha Marathon- Commitment to Consistency The start of the clinic will officially start on June 1st to Sunday, September 27th. ORC Members: $25.00 registration. Non-members: $50.00 (This will include ORC membership for one year). What You Get as an ORC Member and Distance Clinic member: A cool ORC T-shirt 👕A free training plan for the Omaha Mrathon on September 27th. This is a 17 week plan leading to the half marathon or full marathon. We will help you support goals!!!Weekly tips and advice Free admission to ORC fun runsComplimentary entry to the Chiller Challenge, including a post-race buffet lunchA monthly club newsletter featuring insights from elite marathoner, JesseMore information on the STRAVA group and Facebook will be forthcomingMember discounts, including: 10% off at Fleet Feet and Peak Performance Water and snacks provided during Thursday Hills & Strength sessions Expert-led sessions on topics like: Injury prevention Nutrition Core strength benefits Choosing the right running shoes Transitioning between road and trail running Marathon training and beyond Consistent group runs with individual support 7 days a week to help you reach your goals Additional experienced coaches and team leaders available at various locations throughout Omaha (times and locations vary). Fun “pop-up” prizes and drawings to reward consistency and participation Weekly Group ORC Runs: Monday Madness at Swanson Park Mountain Bike Trail-6:15pm with Mitzi, and ColeenTuesday Night Track (TNT), - warmup starts at 545pm or before. Track work out at 6pm. These are usually held at Buena Vista High School. Once a month there are mile repeats at Elmwood Park by the outside pool (all levels).Wednesday night Peak Run- 6pm at Peak Performance on 78th Cass St. Conversation pace or tempo run. This group has been running for over 10 years (all levels). Also, on Wednesday- The Aksarben Running Club- starts from Inner Rail at 6:30pm.Thursday Hills & Strength: 5:45pm (one hour of the scheduled run plan). Location: Pacific Meadows at 159th Pacific Street. This will be slow progression starting out with dynamic drills and warm up. Afterwards, at 645pm- Optional boot camp-style with hills, grit and strength (30 minutes).(New!) Friday-6am at Flanagan Lake: with Nat Ogura and the Elkhorn Running AmigosSaturday- Hardy Coffee Downtown 7:30am with Joe Marvin (all levels)Saturday- 8am Peak Performance 156th Maple Street with Kevin Kathka and others!Sundays with Omaha Running Club: 8am. (See Omaha Running Club Facebook or Instagram page as location varies)- Either a recovery run or long run at conversation pace (all levels).*Starting June 14: Sunday trails- 8am. Achieve the Distance at Lake Cunningham trails with Kim Petersen. Join in and sign up online or come for more information on: APRIL 23rd 2026, at 6pm. Location: Peak Performance, 78th Cass St, Omaha, NE. Information session and sign up for ORC distance Clinic and Omaha Marathon. May 7th 2026, at 6pm. Location: Peak Performance, 78th Cass St, Omaha, NE: Special guest, Todd Nott; Former cross- country coach for over 30 years who continues to dominate the ultra- marathons and road races. He will share some of his experiences and valuable advice. May 15th, from 4pm-7pm, I will have an information booth at Oakview Mall!! June 17th 2026 at 6pm. Location: Peak Performance, 78th Cass St, Omaha, NE: The importance of CORE- with special guest, Hilary Catron. Bring a mat! July 15th, 2026- at 6pm Location Barbra Weitz Community Center. Nutrition with expert Niki Kubiak August 5th 2026 at 6pm. Location: Peak Performance, 78th Cass St, Omaha, NE: Heel Yeah—Let’s Talk Running Shoes. Special guest, Peak Performance Owner, Tim Kruger. **Other expert-led sessions will be announced in early June**