4RUN3 Spring 2024 Full & Half Marathon Training

Join us this spring as 4RUN3 takes on two amazing races: REVEL White Mountains and The Boston Marathon!  Join us for your first or your fastest and add some community to your training!   

Program Basics:

• Full Marathon - $125.00
  • 17 week program
  • Training begins Thursday, 1/11/24
  • Long runs start at 5 or 8 miles and max out at 20 miles (depending on track - see below)
• Half Marathon - $100.00
  • 14 week program
  • Training begins Thursday, 2/1/24
  • Long runs start at 4 or 7 miles and max out at 13 or 16 miles (depending on track - see below)
• All levels and paces welcome – train for your first or your fastest!
• Group runs (both programs) on Thursdays @ 6:00 P.M and Sundays @ 8:00 A.M.
• Every Sunday and on alternating Thursdays, workouts will begin and end at 4RUN3 in East Longmeadow.  Every other Thursday we will meet at Minnechaug in Wilbraham for a hill workout (we may also include other hilly locations in the area).
• Graduation Race Options:
  • REVEL White Mountains Marathon & Half Marathon (join team "4RUN3" at registration to save $5!)
  • 2024 Boston Marathon
    • Note: Although in person training with the group will not begin until 1/11/24, we recommend you start training for Boston the week of 12/18/24, (two weeks earlier than the group to total 17 weeks). Upon registration you will receive a program packet, complete with a 17 week Boston-specific schedule.
  • $25.00 fee to modify training schedule for alternate goal races and to be provided with modified routes (add as a separate item before checking out)

Training Overview:

• Workouts will begin and end at 4RUN3 in East Longmeadow.  Long run routes also often extend to Longmeadow, Springfield, Wilbraham, Somers, and Enfield.
• Two “tracks” offered in both half and full programs – Track 1 option features an average amount of training volume (good for first time half or full marathoners or those with a history of overuse injuries), while Track 2 features a higher amount of training volume (good for uninjured runners looking for more training volume).  We can help you decide which track is right for you!
• Full marathon training participants should be able to comfortably run or run/walk a 10k distance before starting this program (previous completion of a half marathon is recommended, but not required).
• Half marathon training participants should be able to comfortable run or run/walk a 5k distance before starting this program (previous completion of a 10k is recommended, but not required).
• Long runs on Sunday mornings feature our famous 4RUN3 Water Angel support stops.
• Route maps with turn-by-turn directions provided.
• Additional navigation support available using RunGo app and/or Garmin Connect (with compatible devices)
• All members will receive a program packet with suggested training schedules, speedwork guidance, recommended stretching routines, foam rolling guide, gear up list, and more
• Strength training circuits included
• 4-5 runs per week recommended (2 with group).
• All workouts begin with dynamic stretching to warm up and help avoid injury.
• Recommended post-run stretching routine provided.
• Please note: Although we will always do what we can to pair you up with runners of similar pace, we cannot guarantee that you will always have someone at your pace to run with.

Registration Fees Include:

• two group meetings per week
• pre planned routes (available as hard copies, through the free RunGo app, and/or through Garmin gpx file)
• weekly eNewsletter with routes and links to pertinent articles
• group form coaching (with access to one-on-one coaching appointments)
• customized program technical shirt
• included strength training workouts
• infamous 4RUN3 Water Angel support stops on long runs
• one post-Sunday long run pancake breakfast
• occasional post-run treats!
• punchcard coupon loaded with in-store savings possibilities
• team support and encouragement (perhaps the most valuable perk!!)
• private Facebook group
• and more!