The Official Queen Bee & Fall Training Program
Our professionally designed 15-week training schedule, delivered in three phases, each with very specific goals & focuses has resulted in thousands of successful participant finishes over the last twenty years. Progressive by nature, each week of training will build on the previous, slowly, consistently and safely.
Training for a fall race that isn't the Queen Bee half? No worries, we've got your training covered. Our comprehensive and adjustable Fall training plans will allow us to customize for all major fall marathons.
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The Schedule
Weeks 1-5
Fit In: during the first five weeks you'll safely settle into the training routine, a pace group and comfortable weekly base mileage
- Week 1: Welcome & Settle In
- Week 2: Gear Matters
- Week 3: Finding Your Way
- Week 4: Avoiding Running Injuries with Oxford Physical Therapy
- Week 5: Hydration 101
Weeks 6-10
Settle In: during this period you will begin to increase weekly mileage, add strength and flexibility, training, and focus on consistency
- Week 6: What & When to Eat
- Week 7: How Much & How Often to Eat
- Week 8: Food to Recharge
- Week 9: Strong Runners
- Week 10: Move to Recharge
Weeks 11-14
Lock In & Focus: we will use this time to carefully hit our highest weekly mileage, longest runs, recovery, rest, race planning & staying loose.
- Week 11: Hudy 14/7K
- Week 12: Longest Mileage Prep
- Week 13: Dress for Success
- Week 14: Race Prep & Celebrate
Weeks 15-17
Focus In: the last few weeks of trainingn are dedicated to rest, race planning, and staying loose.
- Week 15: Dress for Success
- Week 16: It Takes a Community
- Week 17: More Prep & Celebrate
Training Details
Locations. Days. Times
- Fifty West Brewing
- Tuesday, 6PM
- Saturday, 7AM
- Fleet Feet Blue Ash
- Tuesday, 6PM
- Saturday, 7AM
- Fleet Feet Oakley
- Wednesday, 6PM
- Saturday, 7AM
- Fleet Feet Newport
- Wednesday, 6PM
- Saturday, 7AM
Fleet Feet Sunday Runners
- Sunday Mornings with Fleet Feet Sunday Runners Group from various local coffee shops
First Workout:
- First Workout will be on Tuesday, June 27th & Wednesday, June 28th
Premium Experience
- Up to 3 fully supported weekly group runs and walks with Pace Group Leaders (on road support) and Head Coaches
- Optional social/self led runs out of Fleet Feet Newport location on Thursdays
- Fully supported routes with weekly turn-by-turn route cards, elevation profiles, maps, and aid stations on routes longer than six miles
- $20 Fleet Feet Gift Card (in-stores only)
- Exclusive Team Fleet Feet Running & Walking Club Brooks Training Tech Tee
- Exclusive Team Fleet Feet Running & Walking Club Brooks Training Hoodie
- Complimentary pair of Feetures Elite Running Socks
- Social events hosted by Brooks
- Weekly email newsletter with all necessary training information, coaching tips, exclusive events and shopping opportunities
- Post run Rooted Grounds Coffee
- Direct access to Oxford Physical Therapy for injury prevention and screenings
- MOST IMPORTANTLY participating in a group where you will be known by name, treated like family, and looked after by people who are truly invested in your success and happiness.
Queen Bee Race Day Amenities
- Covered group meeting spot near the start line race morning
- Secure bag and gear drop area to keep your pre and post race items safe
- Post race celebration area complete with food, drink, snacks (much much more than the usual post-race banana
Other Helpful Resources:
- Our Training Program Safety & Weather Policy
- Training Program Refund Instructions & Policy
- Training Program Minors, Strollers & Dog Policy
- Training Program FAQ's
- Send us an email question
Supported By:
Fall Full Marathon & Half Marathon Training
Program Start: June 27, 2023
Program Fee: $175 through June 30. $200 July 1
Description: Join Cincinnati's Premium Fall Training Program. Our goal races will be the Queen Bee half marathon and the Columbus half and full marathon. We can also adjust the training schedule to accommodate your Fall goal race!
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