RUN! Marathon Training Program is open to all participants, whether you’re fast or slow.  Even if you’ve never run before, we can prepare you to go the distance.  The training schedule consists of three days of running and walking each week:  two short runs of 30 to 45 minutes on your own during the week, and a longer group run each weekend.  The group runs will start with three miles of running and walking, and then gradually increase in distance.

During the first three mile group run, we will help you identify a comfortable running pace and place you in a “pace group” with other runners who have the same level of conditioning.  Each weekend your pace group will meet at the training site to do your long runs together.

The group training runs will gradually increase in distance as you build up your endurance.  Each long run should be done at a comfortable and relatively slow “training pace”.  A slow training pace, with occasional walk breaks, will allow your body to recover quickly and reduce your risk of injury.