Our training program is designed for a more personalized journey based on 3 levels of experience. Led by RRCA certified coaches, you'll receive recommended pace ranges, as well as, tips and techniques to have a successful training segment and race.

Just Finish

Whether you’re aiming to cross the finish line for the first time or wanting to improve from a previous race, this program will help guide you with a structured approach to build endurance and strength.

This plan is for runners:

· who have never run a marathon

· who are less interested in performance

· who want an effective plan to cross the finish line

We recommend you already be consistently running at least 3 – 4 times/week, with a minimum long run distance of 6 - 7 miles.

Intermediate

You’ve tackled the half or full marathon distance, but now you’re looking to add workouts to run stronger and faster.

This plan is for runners:

· wanting to achieve a certain time goal

· looking to improve pace and efficiency

· who have run marathons but are new to structured workouts

We recommend to already be consistently running at least 3 – 4 times/week, with a minimum long run distance of 6 - 7 miles.

Advanced

This program is for experienced, dedicated runners ready to take on higher weekly mileage and speed workouts to chase faster times.

This plan is for runners:

· aiming for PBs

· competitive times

· qualifying standards

We recommend you already be consistently running at least 4 – 6 times/week, with a minimum long run distance of 8 - 12 miles.

Program Details

Start Date: Summer - TBD on goal race

Group Workouts: Tuesdays at 5:30am & Saturdays at 6am

Structure: 5 run days progressively increasing weekly mileage, with an occasional 6 run day week

Goal Race: any Fall marathon such as Chicago, New York, Charlotte or Richmond

Registration: $160 (cost of race not included)

What’s Included

An 18-week training schedule leading you all the way to race day.
Two weekly, organized group workouts with experienced coaches and mentors.
Weekly email support from your coach.
A safe, inclusive, and encouraging community.
Educational talks/clinics on stretching, injury prevention, race prep, gear, and more.
10% in-store (only) discount at Fleet Feet Huntersville & Concord during the program.

Please note: For safety, dogs and strollers are not permitted during training.

Fall Marathon

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Fall Marathon