Your Journey to Race Day Starts Here - Fleet Feet’s Fall Training Program
Whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a new marathon personal best, Fleet Feet’s Fall Training Program for 2026 is designed to help you reach your goals with confidence. This season, we are offering training plans for all four classic race distances: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon. With two newly updated training track options, you can choose the approach that best fits your experience level, schedule, and goals. Our expert coach, supportive community, and proven training plans will guide you every step of the way, helping you build fitness, stay motivated, and enjoy the journey. No matter where you're starting, your next finish line begins here.
WHAT'S NEW: TWO TRAINING TRACK OPTIONS
You spoke, and we listened. Back by popular demand, we're offering two training tracks so you can choose the one that best fits your goals.
Performance-Based Track
Designed for runners who are already comfortable with their chosen distance, whether they have completed it before or are using it as their training base, and who want to improve speed, strength, and efficiency. This plan includes structured workouts, pacing strategies, and skill development to help enhance performance and prepare for race day.
Distance-Based Track
Ideal for runners and walkers who want to complete the distance while enjoying the support and accountability of a training community. This plan focuses on gradually building endurance without the pressure of speed-based training.
Each plan includes structured programming, expert coaching, and ongoing support. You choose the approach that best fits your goals.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Program Timeline
Start Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Duration: 9 Weeks
Goal Race: Idaho Running Day - Saturday, October 17, 2026 (You’ll receive an exclusive discount code for race registration after signing up for training.)
Price: $100 (A $500 Value)
Distances: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon
What’s Included Each Week
- Two to three structured training days, flexible to fit your schedule.
- One group meetup on Saturday mornings.
- One coach-led Run Skills session on Wednesday evenings.
Our goal is for every participant to feel stronger, faster, and more confident in their running by the end of the program.
Additional program benefits include:
- Exclusive access to resistance band and core workout library (six videos)
- Exclusive access to weekly mobility classes available live or on demand
- Ongoing guidance on rest, recovery, and cross-training
- A punch pass to Get Fit Meridian for quality, community-based strength and cross-training opportunities
Sneak Peek
We are exploring an exciting mid-cycle race opportunity in the Nampa area where participants can test their fitness and see how their training is progressing ahead of Idaho Running Day. Stay tuned for more details.
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OUR 2026 PROGRAM PARTNERS
We are proud to partner with an incredible group of local businesses dedicated to supporting your training journey this fall.
Our Medical Partner supports both coaches and athletes through biweekly coach education sessions and a dedicated injury prevention night for all participants.
Our returning Nutrition Partner will host meetups throughout the season, provide participants with an exclusive ongoing discount, and help fuel events with their popular protein balls.
As our Fitness and Recovery Partner, Get Fit Meridian will provide participants with punch pass access to their facility, offer an exclusive discounted enrollment rate for members joining training, and highlight our training community throughout the season on social media.
INFO SESSIONS
Questions? Want to Learn More?
We will host three info sessions where you can learn more about the program and ask Coach A.K. any questions before getting started.
INFO NIGHT #1
Tuesday, August 4 at Fleet Feet Nampa
1850 S Caldwell Blvd, STE 120, Nampa, ID 83651
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Stop by anytime during the session to learn about the program, meet Coach A.K., and get all your questions answered.
INFO NIGHT #2
Wednesday, August 5 at Fleet Feet Meridian
Located in The Village
3573 E Longwing Ln, STE 105, Meridian, ID 83646
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Stop by anytime during the session to learn about the program, meet Coach A.K., and get all your questions answered.
INFO NIGHT #3 (Virtual)
Thursday, August 6 via Zoom
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
If you are unable to attend either in-person session, join us virtually to learn more about the program, connect with Coach A.K., and get your questions answered.
Can’t make an info night? No worries. Coach A.K. is happy to answer any questions you have. Send her an email at ak@fleetfeetmeridian.com to start the conversation today.
KICKOFF PARTY
Wednesday, August 12 at Fleet Feet Meridian
3573 E Longwing Ln, Suite 105, Meridian, ID 83646
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
MEET YOUR COACH!
A.K Whittaker (EMAIL)
A.K. Whittaker is a mom and athlete, passionate about her family, fitness, and especially running! She now has 15 years of experience in the fitness industry that began with a part time job at her local YMCA as a group fitness instructor. Within a year that part time job grew into an passionate full time career as a Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach. In her running career, A.K. has completed more than 10 Full Marathons, more Half Marathons than she can count, two IRONMAN 70.3’s, and literally hundreds of 5 and 10Ks. By 2020, racing almost every weekend had become a lifestyle for A.K.
However, A.K. Whittaker is no stranger to adversity. In 2018 while running a marathon in Washington , A.K. was hit with a life threatening medical condition that landed her in the hospital for 13 days with a long recovery in front of her. As she finally was able to begin her running career again after several months of physical therapy- she was nominated for a Humans of HOKA award which she received in January 2020. A.K. believes in redemption, second chances, and working hard to achieve your dreams. Most importantly A.K. has lived the magic of what movement can do for your soul, whether it is walking, jogging, or running.
The credentials that A.K. Whittaker brings to the table as our Running Coach are numerous but she titles her name with: Run Coach, Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Rossiter, and USA Weightlifting Level Two Coach.
A.K. Whittaker’s biggest running dream is to complete all six Abbott World Marathon Majors. She already has four under her belt, including Boston in 2018, New York City in 2019, Chicago in 2023, and London in 2025. She is now working toward Berlin in 2027, which will mark her fifth Abbott World Marathon Major.
To top it all off, A.K. proudly earned the title of stroller marathoner after completing the Every Woman’s Marathon in Scottsdale, AZ last year with her favorite little running buddy along for the ride.
2026 Fall Training Program
Program Start: Wednesday, August 12th at 5:30 PM
Program Schedule: Enjoy two structured training days each week with the flexibility to fit your schedule, plus a Saturday group run meetup rotating between Boise Greenbelt locations and Meridian parks. Participants also have access to a coach-led Run Skills session every Wednesday at 6:00 PM at Quinn?s Pond Metered Trail, open to both Distance and Performance-Based training plans.
Goal Race:
Idaho Running Day
Program Fee: $100 excluding race fees
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