John's Fall Marathon Training Plan

Run your best marathon ever this fall! Join our training group, and get your customized plan from John's Run/Walk Shop's RRCA-certified coaches.

Flexible plan: Run with us on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings, run on your own, or run a combination that works best for you.

Benefit from up to daily check-ins with coaches, available in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays.   

Race registration not included

Training Overview:

Phase I: Aerobic Base, Economy Stimulus (Strides, Hill Sprints, Short Intervals)

Phase II: Developing Speed and Strength (VO2Max, Critical Velocity Intervals)

Phase III: Full/Half Marathon Race Focus (Tempo, Lactate Threshold, Marathon Race Pace Intervals)

Phase IV: Race Taper and Sharpen 

Train with John's Striders to receive:

• Striders tech shirt
• Long runs every Saturday
• Online daily training plans
• Free fitting for your running shoe and apparel needs
• Resources for injury prevention and nutritional needs
• Guides to local running routes for daily training
• Daily availability for questions online or in-store every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday