West of the River Training
When is West of the River Training?
West of the River Training takes place on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 in Rochester, NY.
What distances does West of the River Training offer?
West of the River Training offers 10 events: June Jaunt 5K Training: Mornings (Six Weeks), June Jaunt 5K Training: Weeknights and Weekend Mornings (Nine Weeks), The Potato Run 10K Training: Mornings (Eight Weeks), The Potato Run 10K Training: Weeknights and Weekend Mornings (Nine Weeks), Barbecue Bash Quarters, One Quarter Training: Mornings (Eight Weeks), Barbecue Bash Quarters, Half Marathon Training: Mornings (Twelve Weeks), Barbecue Bash Quarters, Half Marathon Training: Weeknights and Weekend Mornings (Twelve Weeks), Barbecue Bash Quarters, One Quarter Training: Weeknights and Weekend Mornings (Eight Weeks), Barbecue Bash Quarters, 3/4 & Full Marathon Training: Mornings (Seventeen Weeks), Barbecue Bash Quarters, 3/4 & Full Marathon Training: Weeknights and Weekend Mornings (Seventeen Weeks).
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June Jaunt 5K Training: Mornings (Six Weeks) 10 spots left | — | $94.00 | Register |
| June Jaunt 5K Training: Weeknights and Weekend Mornings (Nine Weeks) 10 spots left | — | $94.00 | Register |
| The Potato Run 10K Training: Mornings (Eight Weeks) 10 spots left | — | $87.00 | Register |
| The Potato Run 10K Training: Weeknights and Weekend Mornings (Nine Weeks) 10 spots left | — | $87.00 | Register |
| Barbecue Bash Quarters, One Quarter Training: Mornings (Eight Weeks) 10 spots left | — | $87.00 | Register |
| Barbecue Bash Quarters, Half Marathon Training: Mornings (Twelve Weeks) 10 spots left | — | $141.00 | Register |
| Barbecue Bash Quarters, Half Marathon Training: Weeknights and Weekend Mornings (Twelve Weeks) 10 spots left | — | $141.00 | Register |
| Barbecue Bash Quarters, One Quarter Training: Weeknights and Weekend Mornings (Eight Weeks) 10 spots left | — | $87.00 | Register |
| Barbecue Bash Quarters, 3/4 & Full Marathon Training: Mornings (Seventeen Weeks) 10 spots left | — | $209.00 | Register |
| Barbecue Bash Quarters, 3/4 & Full Marathon Training: Weeknights and Weekend Mornings (Seventeen Weeks) 10 spots left | — | $209.00 | Register |
How much does West of the River Training cost?
Registration for West of the River Training starts at $141.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is West of the River Training held?
West of the River Training is held in Rochester, NY at Greece Canal Park.
About West of the River Training
These training options are designed for those who are training for our West of the River Series: June Jaunt, 5K, Father's Day; The Potato Run, 10K, Labor Day Weekend; Barbecue Bash Quarters, quarter to full marathon, First Sunday in November. Registration for the series or any individual race is separate (https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/WestoftheRiverSeries).
Where:
Workouts are usually at Greece Canal Park, at 241 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester, NY 14626 until too dark for the park (it closes at dusk). It has year-round restrooms and ample parking, making it an ideal base of operations. Alternate locations are within five minutes of the park, usually as close as five.
What:
Tuesdays are hill workouts. Thursdays are speed workouts. Saturdays are long distance workouts. Includes workout plan through race weekend, coached sessions by Coach Vickey Beaver, supplemental information during meetings and online, and access to private training group Facebook page.
When:
Choose mornings or a.m./p.m. mix. The mornings only option workouts all start at 8 a.m. That's ideal for second-shift workers and those who are otherwise free in the daytime. The a.m./p.m. mix are at 6 p.m. for the Tue/Thu workouts and 8 a.m. for the Saturday workouts.
There will be times when a scheduled workout is not coached or may entail an alternate arrangement. For example, there will be no Saturday workout on Nocturnal 12 weekend.
Get a Refund By Referring Friends
Refer one or more participants and get a refund of $2.00 each, max of $18. Does not apply to race tests.
Meet the Coach
This program is designed and led by Vickey A. Beaver. She earned her certification from Road Runners of America for coaching runners and Athletics and Fitness Association of America for Group Exercise Instruction, so you are getting someone who is serious about helping others. Having been an avid walker for years, she got out of the habit of exercising altogether and didn't find her way back to it until mid-2010. Starting with just a couple of miles around a local mall by herself, a year later, she was meeting different friends there and elsewhere five days a week at varying speeds and distances, as they joined her on her training journey to walk the December 2011 Honolulu Marathon. One thing led to another and she has embraced exercise again for very different reasons than when she was first active. Now she enjoys it for how it makes her feel, the community she's become part of, and the short- and long-term health benefits she sees in her health exams and assessments.
Coach Vickey prides herself on getting to know her clients and keeps her classes small so she can ensure each person gets individualized attention.