Zero to bg6000 Training Group
The perfect place to begin your Running Journey
In collaboration with The Street Sharks, We will be hosting a free training program with beginner runners in mind. The group will follow the official training plan for the bg6000, starting with running/walking intervals gradually building up to running the bg6000 6km race in November.
The training group will meet at BGRC and Street Sharks weekly runs to prepare for the race including our Tuesday Fleet Feet Runs, Street Sharks Wednesday Workouts, Thursday Evening Group runs and Saturday long runs.
bg6000 Beginner Training Schedule for 2026
Weekday Schedule
Sunday: Stretch & Strength
Location: Home or the gym
Sundays are not Rundays for us. Take a moment to stretch. Do some mobility excercises, maybe a little core strength
Here's a progressive strength training program for beginner runners you can follow on youtube
Monday [5:30pm]: Interval Runs
Location: StretchZone
1131 Fairview Ave Ste 102, Bowling Green, KY 42103
Monday evenings we will meet at StretchZone on Fairview, take a short walk to the alley on Collett Lane. Once there we will begin our interval workouts. For example, when the plan says 3x200 we will run for 200 meters followed by a rest break, repeating three times. Interval workouts help us build speed by running faster thasn we usually do for short intervals.
Tuesday [5:30pm]: Fleet Feet Group Run
Location: Fleet Feet Bowling Green
1945 Scottsville Rd Ste A-5, Bowling Green, KY 42104
Our Tuesday group meets at Fleet Feet for a run through the neighborhood. The tuesday workouts are jog/walk intervals that progresses to more jogging and less walking as the weeks go by
Wednesday [5:30pm]: Running up that Hill
Location: White Squirrel Brewery
302 State St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
The race we are preparing for is NOT flat. Not to worry because our Wedneday workouts will have us more than ready. We will meet at White Squirrel, head towards the square, then turn on main street to do jog/walk intervals up Hospital Hill until one day we can run up that whole hill.
Thursday [5:30pm]: Kereiakes Park Group Run
Location: Kereiakes Park [The Shelter near the Tennis Courts]
1220 Fairview Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42103
Thursday workouts are mirror our Tuesday workouts, just on a different side of town to break up the monotony. The Running Club meets every Thursday at Kereiakes Park. Some evenings the running club has dinner meetings afterwards, occaisionally, we will move the run to a restuarant
Friday: Rest Day
You deserve it. you need it. We've got a big run tomorrow.
Saturday [6:30am]: Street Sharks Long Run
Location: Bowling Green Ballpark
300 E 8th Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101
The long run is the cornerstone of the training program. We will meet and train alongside the Street Sharks, the official training group for bg26.2 and Half Marathon. Our workouts will take place along the same streets we will run on race day. There will be a sign in and drawings for giveaways before the run. If you attend 10+ Saturday group runs, you will earn "Street Shark Status" and gear.
FAQ
Q: "What if I'm not in shape? I'm not a runner AT ALL."
A: Great! this is the program for you! Many runners start with training groups like these that are designed to challenge you gradually so you can safely build up to running longer as the weeks go by until you can finish your first race ever.
Q: "How much does the training program cost?"
A: The training program is free. Just come run with us.
Q: "When and where do we meet?"
A: We will be meeting with the BG Run Club group runs on Tuesday and Thursdays at 5:30pm as well as Street Sharks workouts on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Check the Community Calendar for run group dates and locations.
Q: "What if I miss a workout?"
A: It's fine, almost nobody makes every single workout. Training plans are designed to account for life happening. Sometimes we get sick, vacation falls in the middle of training plan. Download the training plan, put it on your fridge and do the workout when you can fit it in your schedule. If you miss it, just do the next one, you'll be fine.
Q: "What if my schedule doesnt allow me to make all the runs?"
A: That's totally understandable, maybe you have class or bible study the same time as the group run. Download the plan, and run it at a different time. Meet us on the days you can, fly solo on the days you cannot. Come to the Saturday runs, you might find another runner or two who can train at the same time as you.
Q: "Can I join the training group after July 11th?"
A: Of course you can! Just meet us at one of our group runs. Check the Community Calendar for run group dates and locations.
