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WOMEN SPECIFIC TRAINING

Space Coast Runners is excited to offer our second session of Women Specific Training this Spring with Coach Mandi Rishel and SCR Head Coach, Kaitlin Donner. The SCR Run Like a Girl 10-Week Training Camp is designed for women, by women coaches and is structured to accommodate all ages and all paces. So if you're a beginner, no problem! Are you a seasoned runner looking to get faster, we've got you! Read our checklist below, if you answer YES! to any of these statements...You Belong Here.
  • You want to meet other runners?  
  • You want get faster?
  • You want to learn more about running?
  • You need accountability?
  • You don’t consider yourself a runner?
  • You want to make new friends who enjoy being active?
  • You want to try something new?
  • You moved here and want to get more involved with the running community ?
  • You want to be a part of a group of strong women?
  • You want to challenge yourself?
  • You have been hesitant to join running groups before because you feel too slow, too inexperienced, or too self conscious ?
  • You want to learn more about nutrition, hydration, strength for runners, or race day mentality ?
  • You love running ?
  • You hate running
Come meet other female runners and run/walkers. The Women Specific Training Camp with Coach Mandi will be delivered in-person and through the Final Surge app. The goal race will be the Downtown Melbourne 5K on March 22, 2025. However, campers do not have to be running the race to participate. We'll have runners and walkers with different goal distances and races.

CAMP SCHEDULE

✔️ November 2024: Camp Registration opens

✔️ January 5: Coaches Meet & Greet at Oars & Paddles at 8AM

✔️ January 22: Training begins: In-person, midweek workouts begin in the Viera area at 6PM

✔️ January 26: In-person Sunday workouts begin at 6AM rotating locations around Brevard Co.

✔️ March 22: RACE DAY! 

ATHLETES WILL RECEIVE

  • Personalized 10-week training schedule through Final Surge
  • Awesome Run Like a Girl training tank or shirt
  • Group Training Atmosphere
  • Workout pace leaders
  • Weekly "Coffee with Coach" virtual meetup 
  • FREE Race Prep Workshop and special end of season Q&A Panel Breakfast
  • 20% off all New Wave services for duration of camp
  • Access to closed Facebook group for questions, encouragement and accountability
This camp is open to both Space Coast Runners members and non-members. We encourage you to be a member of Space Coast Runners for a discount on this camp as well as future training, discounts on our SCR ROY Series races along with club fun runs, socials and special events. Register early to receive the best pricing. Rates increase on January 6, 2025. Click here for paper registration form.

CLICK TO REGISTER

*Registration for the Downtown Melbourne 5K is not included with camp registration. Please note we do not offer refunds of any kind.

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MEET YOUR COACHES 
Mandi Rishel is a spirited and dynamic running coach with an infectious passion for helping women harness the power of fitness to feel strong, empowered, and confident. An avid runner herself, Mandi knows firsthand the joy and freedom that come from hitting the pavement and pushing your limits.

With over 15 years of experience in women's health as a Registered Nurse, Mandi blends her love for running with her commitment to women's well-being to support and uplift women beyond the clinical setting. 

Mandi’s coaching style is a perfect mix of hard work and fun. She’s dedicated to helping women become the best versions of themselves while enjoying every step of the journey. With her, fitness isn't just about reaching goals —it's about celebrating every victory, no matter how small, and feeling empowered along the way.

Ready to lace up your sneakers and hit the road with Mandi? Get ready to feel strong, confident, and unstoppable!

Kaitlin Donner SCR Head CoachKaitlin Donner is a Satellite Beach native who currently owns New Wave Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation in Melbourne. Kaitlin graduated from Satellite High School, where she was a 4-time varsity letter recipient in cross-country, swimming and track. Upon graduation, she attended the University of Florida on a cross country and track scholarship and earned multiple SEC Championship team titles in cross country and indoor/outdoor track. After graduating with a Bachelors in Exercise Physiology, she stayed at UF for PT school, earning her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Just prior to starting PT school, Kaitlin started racing triathlons and quickly earned her Elite license which allowed her to race professionally around the world and eventually qualifying for the US National Team for several years as well as competing in 2 Olympic Trials events. In 2018, she decided to step away from elite racing to move back to Satellite Beach full time to open an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic to serve the athletes and active population of Brevard County, and start a family with her husband Ed. They now have two sons, Chris and Mikey. In 2024, she competed in the US Marathon Olympic Trials and broke the Guinness Book of World Records for the fastest female pushing a stroller. 

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