Welcome to Going the Distance
Going the Distance is a coaching program for all runners who want to improve their performance.
For details on the program, please see Sign-Up Steps.
For information on why Going the Distance might be right for you, please see Choosing a Coach.
Questions? Contact info@goingthedistancefb.com
Spring Program Signup
Spring Program signup now available.
-- Signup Steps
-- Profile Form
-- Payment page
Program 2
If you're looking for a program with a daily outline and unlimited communication with Fernando and program adjustments, you may want to use Program 2. You may sign up for Program 2 at any time. Go to the Signup Steps page for information about Program 2, or contact us.
GTD on Facebook
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GTD Running Club
Going the Distance provides coaching for runners from over 10 running clubs. We also coach many runners who are not affiliated with a club.
In 2010, we joined USA Track & Field (New England) to support the many things USATF-NE does to improve our sport, from course certification and officiating, to organizing programs in road running, track & field, cross-country, mountain/ultra/trail running and more. We encourage you to become a member and renew your membership each year. You may join online at the USATF website here, or you may go to the USATF-NE website here and print out a form and mail it in.
If you are not affiliated with a club or you want to be a member of GTD as well as another club, we encourage you to join us. How do you join the GTD running club? It's easy. You can do any or all of the following:
-- when you become a member of USATF-NE, indicate that your club is #324, Going the Distance
-- buy a GTD singlet and wear it to workouts, races, and runs
-- use the GTD coaching program and tell others about it
Please note that the Going the Distance running club does not hold meetings and there are no club membership dues. We do "meet" often on the track and other workout venues, and GTDers "meet" for many group runs.
Please note also that you do not have to "join" GTD to use the Fernando Braz coaching service. Fernando welcomes the opportunity to coach runners from all clubs and runners who are not affiliated with a club. Remember -- it's all about running.
Saucony and New England
Running Company
GTD is grateful to Saucony and the New England Running Company for their support of the Merrimack and North Shore Speed and Conditioning programs this summer. The youth programs were able to distribute shirts to participants because of the collaborative efforts of both organizations.
New England Running Company has been a tremendous resource for the athletes and parents looking for professional advice, gait analysis, and the right product so athletes can train hard and remain healthy. NERC has been with us for years offering unconditional time and support.
Saucony made it possible to put a high-quality shirt on the backs of the athletes.
Their continued effort and vision to give back to the youth and young minds is unmatched and appreciated.
We look forward to continuing our relationship with both organizations. Their involvement is a win/win for the participants in the GTD Speed and Conditioning programs.
Gina Newton Wins Melrose Run for Women
Gina Newton won the 15th running of the popular Melrose Run for Women on May 13 (Mother's Day!).
Gina averaged 6:17 per mile over the 3.5 mile course to win by 11 seconds in 21:57.
She holds the bountiful prizes!
Spring Program Signup
Spring Program signup now available.
-- Signup Steps
-- Profile Form
-- Payment page
Program 2
If you're looking for a program with a daily outline and unlimited communication with Fernando and program adjustments, you may want to use Program 2. You may sign up for Program 2 at any time. Go to the Signup Steps page for information about Program 2, or contact us.
Fernando -- Coach of the Year
The Salem News has named Fernando Braz the Boys Track Coach of the Year.
The following is from the April 5 edition of the Salem News:
"Fernando Braz led his team to a perfect 7-0 record, the NEC title and league championship this winter. The Tanners also had some great performances on the New England and National stage while setting several school records.
Braz has been coaching the indoor track team for 14 years and has instilled his love for the sport in his athletes.
'This team took pride in doing the little things to achieve team goals,' he said. 'The favorite thing for me was seeing their ability to adjust to different challenges and demands during practices and competition.'
The father of two is a role model for his athletes.
'Coach Braz is the greatest role model I could have asked for during my athletic career,' said Salem News all-star Zach Grube. 'He has many records himself (at Peabody High), but beyond the world of athletics he's a person whom I can only hope to be similar to down the road.'
Fellow all-star Nick Ingham said Braz trained him never to give up because 'it's not about how you start, but how you end.'"
New England Grand Prix
The mild winter (so far) has provided excellent training weather. Training for WHAT, you might ask.
Perhaps a marathon this spring. Or perhaps one or more races in the USATF-NE Grand Prix Series. Or perhaps a spring marathon AND the GP series!
The 1st GP race is Sunday, February 26. Here's the complete schedule.
Feb 26 -- Jones 10 Miler (Amherst, MA)
Mar 18 -- New Bedford Half-Marathon
May 19 -- Bedford Rotary 12K
Jun 10 -- Newton 10K
Jul 28 -- Carver Cranberry 5 Miler
Sep 23 -- Legacy 5K (Dedham)
Oct 28 -- Cape Cod Marathon
GTD Gymsacks (backpacks)
These handy gymsacks have two compartments plus a zipper pocket.
Side-mesh panels on outer pocket provides venting.
$20
Available from Marshall. Go to GTD Gear.
GTD Caps
Available in black or white.
$12
Available from Marshall. Go to GTD Gear.
