Description

Do you have a goal of running 26.2 next spring? Our marathon training program will prepare you to race your best – whether it’s your first or 50th marathon.

Each group will meet twice a week and receive weekly training plans via Final Surge from an expert coach and learn about long runs, tempo runs, track workouts, easy runs, recovery runs, hydration, injury prevention, and much more. Get ready to train for your target marathon!

Our winter marathon groups start on December 14th (Exception: Frederick begins Saturday January 4th, 2025) and will target the Coast Delaware Running Festival on April 13, 2025 or any other spring marathon in the same time frame. Training plans can be adapted to your target race.

*starting dates may vary by store

Requirements

To safely meet your goal we do ask that you have a base level of running under your belt before joining this group. What does that mean? We ask that you are able to run/walk 8 miles at one time at the start of the program and are currently running at least 15 miles per week. This does not mean you need to be able to run the entire way but just that you are comfortable covering that distance. Are you not sure if you meet these requirements? Don’t worry ask the coach for your location! You will be surprised that most people meet these requirements and are able to join the group.

What To Expect

• SUPPORTED GROUP RUNS AND WORKOUTS TWICE A WEEK WITH PLANNED ROUTES, HYDRATION AND COMPANIONSHIP
• POSITIVE AND WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE FOR RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL LEVELS
• WEEKLY TRAINING PLANS – BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE OPTIONS
• ACCESS TO EXPERT COACHING SERVICES AND ADVICE
• GAIT ANALYSIS WITH FOOTWEAR RECOMMENDATIONS
• 10% STORE DISCOUNT AT CHARM CITY RUN
• 15% OFF CHARM CITY RUN SIGNATURE RACES
• NUTRITION, GEAR AND INJURY PREVENTION EDUCATION
• ALTRA TRAINING PREMIUM

Questions

Do you have a question about our training programs? Email our Training Director, Natalie Ferguson, at natalie@charmcityrun.com and we will reply to you with more information.