MARATHONER IN TRAINING.

OUR MISSION:

We Motivate, Inspire, and Train runners and walkers to reach their half or full marathon goals while creating a safe, uplifting and inclusive community where people thrive.

In 2001, a small, running store launched a one-of-a-kind running club, recognizing the need in central Ohio for a full-service half and full marathon training program. And thus MIT (Marathoner in Training) was born.

Since then, MIT has grown into the one of the largest training programs in the country. For over 22 years, MIT has provided the most comprehensive running training resource in Central Ohio. No matter your experience, your speed or your goal, we are here to help you become the best version of yourself. 

Thousands of runners and walkers have trained with us. We often hear from our participants that running and training within this community changed their life, one mile at a time.

Now it's your turn. 

Half & Full Marathon Training
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Training for a half or full marathon requires commitment, strength, and courage. The fact that you're reading this as you consider beginning a marathon training program shows you already have the courage. Getting started is the hardest part. You've got this and we are here to help!

Over the course of the season we provide you with the tools to complete your marathon. But more importantly we will be your resource to change your life. To make running, walking and moving integral to your lifestyle. To improve your overall health and wellness.

When does training start? 

You can start today! We provide customized training schedules for every marathon. Our groups workouts do follow a set schedule based on our local marathons. Our groups workouts do follow a set schedule based on our local marathons:

• Fleet Feet Warm Up Columbus, Half, Full, 5K and 10K in February
• OhioHealth Capital City Half, Quarter and 10K in April
• Flying Pig Marathon in May
• OhioHealth Grandview Yard Half & Quarter Marathon August
• Nationwide Children's Columbus Half and Full in October.

Our groups workouts do follow a set schedule based on our local half marathons. While we have set mileage for those training for those workouts each Saturday, we have participants training for races all over the country at all times of the year. No matter what distance you are doing, you will never be out on the trails alone! ​

How far do I need to be able to run before getting started? 
Zero miles! We will get you from wherever you are today to the starting line with our proven program! There are three different training levels for you to choose from based on your ability level, and you can change schedules at any time!

Our Saturday Long Runs are fully supported with on-course hydration and pace groups, which makes this group ideal for athletes of all speeds and experiences. We have 15 different pace groups to run with:

OUR PACE GROUPS:
8:00
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
11:30 Run/Walk
12:30 Run/Walk
13:00 Run/Walk
14:00 Run/Walk
WALK

When are the group workouts? 
Workouts are on Saturday mornings, and Wednesday evenings.

What do I need to get started?
Nothing except a desire to get moving! Getting properly fit for running shoes will certainly help, but that can always wait until after the first workout.

KICK OFF IS ON JANUARY 6TH AT FLEET FEET LEWIS CENTER! DETAILS TO COME.