Training Schedule
The following is one recommended schedule in preparing for a marathon. There are many other programs available and not all follow this program specifically. We chose this 30 week program to allow for athletes (that’s you) of all levels to join us.
Our Saturday runs are noted on this schedule. Again, you can find out the time and location of our Saturday runs under our weekly Twitter post on the home page.
Keep in mind that many who show up for our Saturday runs stray for the scheduled distance. You are free to do more or less! Just come to encourage and be encouraged.
As our distances increase water and Gatorade will be provided at appropriate points along the course… FREE. Other “fuels” will be available for discount purchase.
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| Week | Week of | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
| 1 | 2-May | Rest | 1.5 m run | 3.0m run | 1.5 m run | Rest | 3 m run | 35 min walk | |
| 2 | 9-May | Rest | 1.5m run | 3 m run | 1.5 m run | Rest | 3 m run | 40 min walk | |
| 3 | 16-May | Rest | 2 m run | 3 m run | 1.5 m run | Rest | 3.5 m run | 30 min walk | |
| 4 | 23-May | Rest | 2 m run | 3 m run | 2 m run | Rest | 4 m run | 45 min walk | |
| 5 | 30-May | Rest | 2 m run | 3 m run | 2 m run | Rest | 4.5 | 50 min walk | |
| 6 | 6-Jun | Rest | 2 m run | 3 m run | 2 m run | Rest | 5 m run | 30 min walk | |
| 7 | 13-Jun | Rest | 2 m run | 3 m run | 2.5 m run | Rest | 3 m run | 55 min walk | |
| 8 | 20-Jun | Rest | 2 m run | 3 m run | 2.5 m run | Rest | 5.5m run | 30 min walk | |
| 9 | 27-Jun | Rest | 3 m run | 3 m run | 3 m run | Rest | 3 m run | 60 min walk | |
| 10 | 4-Jul | Rest | 3 m run | 3 m run | 3 m run | Rest | 6 m run | 30 min walk | |
| 11 | 11-Jul | Rest | 3 m run | 3 m run | 3 m run | Rest | 6 m run | Cross | |
| 12 | 18-Jul | Rest | 3 m run | 3 m run | 3 m run | Rest | 7 m run | Cross | |
| 13 | 25-Jul | Rest | 3 m run | 4 m run | 3 m run | Rest | 5 m run | Cross | |
| 14 | 1-Aug | Rest | 3 m run | 4 m run | 3 m run | Rest | 9 m run | Cross | |
| 15 | 8-Aug | Rest | 3 m run | 5 m run | 3 m run | Rest | 10 m run | Cross | |
| 16 | 15-Aug | Rest | 3 m run | 5 m run | 3 m run | Rest | 7 m run | Cross | |
| 17 | 22-Aug | Rest | 3 m run | 6 m run | 3 m run | Rest | 12 m run | Cross | |
| 18 | 29-Aug | Rest | 3 m run | 6 m run | 3 m run | Rest | 13 m run | Cross | |
| 19 | 5-Sep | Rest | 3 m run | 7 m run | 4 m run | Rest | 10 m run | Cross | |
| 20 | 12-Sep | Rest | 3 m run | 7 m run | 4 m run | Rest | 15 m run | Cross | |
| 21 | 19-Sep | Rest | 4 m run | 8 m run | 4 m run | Rest | 16 m run | Cross | |
| 22 | 26-Sep | Rest | 4 m run | 8 m run | 5 m run | Rest | 12 m run | Cross | |
| 23 | 3-Oct | Rest | 4 m run | 9 m run | 5 m run | Rest | 18 m run | Cross | |
| 24 | 10-Oct | Rest | 5 m run | 9 m run | 5 m run | Rest | 14 m run | Cross | |
| 25 | 17-Oct | Rest | 5 m run | 10 m run | 5 m run | Rest | 20 m run | Cross | |
| 26 | 24-Oct | Rest | 5 m run | 8 m run | 4 m run | Rest | 12 m run | Cross | |
| 27 | 31-Oct | Rest | 4 m run | 6 m run | 3 m run | Rest | 8 m run | Cross | |
| 28 | 7-Nov | Rest | 3 m run | 4 m run | 2 m run | Rest | Rest | Marathon | |