
Fleet Feet Racing Performance Winter Marathon Training program, presented by New Balance
This program is applicable to those who are seeking a program designed to help you qualify for the Boston Marathon or for those who have qualified are running a different spring marathon race. You do not need to be within a certain time of qualification, only have a wllingess to do the hard work to reach your goal of becoming a Boston Marathoner.
Winter Performance, a.k.a Boston Qualify, is a Run-Certified coached marathon training program designed to:
- Help you physically and mentally prepare for what it takes to qualify & run the Boston Marathon
- Provide you with the opportunity for group runs to prepare for Boston Marathon course conditions.
- Help you build a community and establish camaraderie among all participants.
- Commit to a winter training block with fellow aspiring Boston Marathoners
Program benefits:
- 15-week detailed daily training plan coached by Endurance and USATF-certified, championship-level coaches with more than 25 combined Boston Marathon finishes.
- Wednesday evening speed and tempo runs at Fleet Feet Old Town (indoor bathroom and gear check provided)
- Saturday morning long runs at Fleet Feet Old Town and off-site locations (depending on weather conditions). Fully supported (gear check, Gatorade, and water provided).
- Weekly Winter Performance newsletter with workouts and training tips.
- Winter Performance technical New Balance long sleeve program shirt
- Private clinics on topics including race prep, hydration, and nutrition
Program Dates:
- December 9th: Pre-Season Prep Clinic at 6:30 pm at Fleet Feet Old Town
- December 28th: 15-week program begins on Final Surge
- First group run occurs at Fleet Feet Old town on January 2nd at 7am
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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