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., Washington Heights 5K, Brooklyn Half, Team Champs). Members can expect a fall marathon training program (New York is typically the target race), and a regular speed program adaptable to a range of race distances. We are super grateful to our coaches at Bakline (shoutout Matt and Molly!) who develop our plans, including basics around fueling and strength to complement the running workouts, to keep us engaged and strong throughout the year.
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!
Marathon Training
Since 2012, we have offered a fall marathon training program targeting various fall marathons.
Please check out our detailed post on prior fall marathon plans and training schedules, 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 (Tomás, Lauren) at a run or email us.
