5 Fields/TCRR Training Team

Ready to start training for the Richmond full or half marathon?  We can help with that!

Long runs will take place on Sunday mornings, starting from 5 Fields Brewing Company at Indian Fields Tavern at 7am. 

Optional Tuesday night runs will be from Longstreet's Deli in Olde Town Petersburg at 6pm.

Optional Thursday runs/workouts will be available from Chester around 7am (actual time TBD) and 5 Fields Brewing Company at 6pm.

Beginning marathon plan:
3 runs per week, with an optional 4th day run or cross training.
Weekly mileage = 20-30 miles per week.  
You must be able to run 15 minutes on your regular runs and at least 30 minutes on your long runs.

Intermediate marathon plan:
3-5 runs per week, with 1-2 days of cross training.
Weekly mileage = 25-35 miles per week. 
You must be able to run 30 minutes on your regular runs and at least 60 minutes on your long runs.

Advanced marathon plan: 
4-6 runs per week, with 1-2 days of cross training.
Weekly mileage = 30-45 miles per week. 
You must be able to run 30-45 minutes on your regular runs and at least 75 minutes on your long runs.


 All marathon plans include 5 weeks of Base Training, 5 weeks of Hills, 5 weeks of Speed, and 9 weeks of Marathon Training. 

Beginning Half Marathon Plan:
3 runs per week, with an optional 4th day run or cross training.
Weekly mileage = 5-15 miles per week.  
You must be able to run 15 minutes on your regular runs and at least 30 minutes on your long runs.


Intermediate Half Marathon Plan:
3-5 runs per week, with 1-2 days of cross training.
Weekly mileage = 12-20 miles per week.  
You must be able to run 30 minutes on your regular runs and at least 45 minutes on your long runs.

Advanced Half Marathon Plan:
4-6 runs per week, with 1-2 days of cross training.
Weekly mileage = 20-36 miles per week.  
You must be able to run 45 minutes on your regular runs and at least 60 minutes on your long runs.

The training plans will be provided the week before training starts, and we can make minor modifications for you if you have specific needs (for example: an extended family vacation, or an injury).  After you sign up we'll send you a questionnaire to fill out to help get an idea of your paces, training readiness, and suggested plan.  We'll be available through email or at one of the training sessions to do check-ins with you to see how your training is progressing and how you're feeling.

Price does not include entry to the actual marathon or half marathon!