Make your 2020 Boston Marathon weekend the experience of a lifetime with the Fleet Feet Boston Bound Boston Marathon training program.
At Fleet Feet, the Boston Bound program is about more than just running the race, it’s about developing lasting bonds with your training partners and creating unforgettable memories in the city of Boston over the race weekend.
The program offers two options:
- Fleet Feet Boston Bound: For those who are currently registered for the 2020 Boston Marathon. Includes amenities in Boston
- Fleet Feet Boston Bound Qualify: For those who aspire to be a Boston Marathon qualifier. Or, for those who already may be at this level but may be running a different spring marathon or just want to train with us.
Training schedule, dates, and location:
- Training begins: January 4th, 2020
- First group workout: January 8th, 2020
- Location: Fleet Feet Old Town and Barrington High School
- Workouts: 6:15 p.m. on Wednesdays and 8:00 a.m. on Saturdays
- Wednesday workouts are at Fleet Feet Old Town
- Saturday workouts will be at Fleet Feet Old Town to start, and then we'll begin meeting at Barrington High School for long runs over 15 miles.
Fleet Feet Boston Bound
- For those who are registered for the 2020 Boston Marathon
- Limited to 100 participants
The Fleet Feet Boston Bound training program is a coached, 16-week program designed to:
- Help you physically and mentally prepare for the Boston Marathon
- Overcome Chicago's lack of hills and difficult winter training conditions
- Create community and camaraderie among all participants
- Alleviate the stress of race weekend detail planning so you can focus on the Boston Marathon experience
- Provide unmatched amenities in Boston, not only for you, but for your invited guests as well
Program benefits:
- Weekly 16-week day-by-day training program coached by USATF certified coaches with more than 25 combined Boston Marathon finishes.
- Wednesday evening speed workouts at Fleet Feet Old Town (gear check provided)
- Fully supported (gear check, Gatorade, and water all provided) Saturday morning long runs at Fleet Feet and Barrington High School (depending on weather conditions)
- Hill training that mirrors the Boston Marathon Course
- Fleet Feet Boston Bound program shirt
- Early access to official adidas Boston Marathon gear
- Private clinics on topics including race prep, hydration, and nutrition
- Special Boston-themed shopping and social events
- Weekly Fleet Feet Boston Bound email newsletter with workouts, training tips and special offers
- Post-event celebration party including free Boston Marathon medal engraving
Race weekend Boston amenities:
- Access to select room blocks at various Boston hotels (based on availability, link to room block portal will be provided in registration confirmation)
- Private charter buses to the start line in Hopkinton – stay on the buses until your wave start and leave gear on the bus. Buses will return gear to finishers lounge for quick retrieval post race
- Traditional shakeout run along the Charles River on Sunday morning with light breakfast included
- Pre race private dinner for program participants (friends and family may join you, they cover cost of their meal) in Boston's North End early Sunday evening
- VIP pre-race lounge for runners prior to boarding buses to start line. Open at 5 a.m. with coffee, bagels, hydration and gear drop
- VIP finishers lounge including gear pick up, massage, food and beverage (beer)
Fleet Feet Boston Bound Qualify
- Local option
- For those who aspire to be a Boston Marathon qualifier
Program benefits:
- Weekly 16-week day-by-day training program coached by USATF certified coaches with more than 25 combined Boston Marathon finishes.
- Wednesday evening speed workouts at Fleet Feet Old Town (gear check provided)
- Fully supported (gear check, Gatorade and water all provided) Saturday morning long runs at Fleet Feet and Barrington High School (depending on weather conditions)
- Hill training that mirrors the Boston Marathon Course
- Fleet Feet Boston Bound program shirt
- Early access to official adidas Boston Marathon gear
- Private clinics on topics including race prep, hydration, and nutrition
- Special Boston-themed shopping and social events
- Weekly Fleet Feet Boston Bound email newsletter with workouts, training tips and special offers
- Post-event celebration party including free Boston Marathon medal engraving
Additional benefits include:
- Assistance in selecting an appropriate event to qualify for the Boston Marathon.
- Adjusted training plan geared towards your goal race.
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