Marathon Training
Since 2012, we have offered a fall marathon training program targeting various fall marathons. In 2018, our official training block is targeted for the New York City marathon. We also have a training schedule targeted for the Chicago marathon. Both plans can be accessed here.
Please check out our detailed post on the fall marathon plan and training schedule, which includes important information about pacing, tailoring the plan based on experience/base miles and more. And if you have any questions, please be in touch with any of our program co-leads (Pete, Gabe and Burke) at a run or email us.
Race-Focused Training
Beginning in 2017 we experimented with targeting our Wednesday speed program to NYRR races that were popular with our members (e.g., the Brooklyn Half in May and Team Championships in August). Using survey feedback from last year’s participants, we decided to target the 2018 Brooklyn Half. This training plan reflects coordinated effort from club leadership and can be tailored to any and all, regardless of race plans. Each day we have three similar workouts designated A-B-C with slight variations. More information about our motivation and overall plan can be found here.
The details of each workout are posted on our calendar on a monthly basis with weekly reminders (including any adjustments) posted to the message board.
Speed workouts have been an integral part of the club since our earliest days, and they can make each of us better runners—whether we compete in races or not, whether we’re among the club’s fastest runners or not. It’s simple: run speed and you’ll be stronger, faster and more confident. And the workouts seem a lot easier and are far more fun than running alone, so we hope you’ll join us!
