Welcome to the Fuel Your Miles Training Program!
Fuel Your Miles is a beginner-friendly spring training program built on community, accountability, and simple, practical nutrition education for runners and walkers. Over the course of 7–9 weeks, you’ll build confidence, create consistency, and learn how to fuel your body for energy, performance, and recovery.
The program kicks off on April 22 and leads into the Treasure Valley Rescue Run 5/10K on June 6, with the option to continue training alongside the group for two additional weeks. Participants can stay connected through a continuity meetup on June 13 and choose to cap off their experience with the Caldwell Classic 5K on June 20.
Designed to be flexible and approachable, Fuel Your Miles meets you where you are. Saturday group runs accommodate a wide range of abilities, with distances from approximately half a mile up to six miles—making it a great fit for beginners, walkers, run/walk participants, and anyone looking to build a consistent routine. While training together, participants will also learn simple, practical fueling strategies to support energy, recovery, and performance. Wednesday meetups rotate between workshops, mini-seminars, discussions, and community potlucks, covering topics such as macronutrients, carbohydrates, hydration, electrolytes, and fueling for runs.
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PROGRAM DETAILS
DATES
- STARTS: April 22, 2026
- DURATION: 7-9 weeks
- TWO OPTIONS TO END: Saturday, June 6th at the 4th Annual Treasure Valley Rescue Run or Saturday, June 20th at the Caldwell Classic 5K!
DETAILS
- PRICE: $80 (a $500 VALUE!!)
- DISTANCE: 5K, 10K
- EXPERIENCE LEVEL: This is open to athletes of all levels
- Beginners (New 5K or 10K runners)
- Intermediate (Athletes that have ran 5Ks and 10Ks before)
- Advanced (Athletes that are looking to improve their personal best in the 5K or 10K)
WORKOUT SCHEDULE & PROGRAM BENEFITS
- 7-9 week training program built around your goals and nutritional education.
- 2 in-person weekly coached training sessions (NOTE: You are not required to join us at every session. Coach A.K. is happy to work with your schedule to build a training plan! Email ak@fleetfeetmeridian.com with any scheduling questions!)
- General Training Schedule:
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Sundays: Coach A.K. will send out an email with all the information you will need for each training week including the locations of meetups, workout focuses, and any special events.
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Wednesdays: Nutrition Education & Group Run/Walk at Fleet Feet Meridian at 6:00 PM
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Saturdays: Group Run/Walk at Various Treasure Valley Locations at 8:30 AM
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- General Training Schedule:
- Special EXCLUSIVE Race Entry Discount
- Specials from program sponsors
- FREE injury screenings from our Physical Therapy Partner, Wright Physical Therapy
- FREE Team Race Shirt from our Footwear and Apparel partner, Brooks!
If you have ANY questions, reach out to Coach A.K. at ak@fleetfeetmeridian.com
QUESTIONS? READY TO LEARN MORE?
We will have three informational sessions for your to learn more about the program, talk with our coach and start planning your goals! Come whenever you can during the dates and windows below:
Info Night - Fleet Feet Nampa
- Monday, April 6th from 6:00pm - 7:00 pm
- Fleet Feet Nampa - 1850 Caldwell Blvd,Suite 120, Nampa, ID 83651
Info Night - Fleet Feet Meridian
- Tuesday, April 7th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Fleet Feet Meridian - 3573 E.Longwing Lane, Suite 105, Meridian, ID 83646
Virtual Info Night
- Monday, April 13th on Zoom from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
- CLICK HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK
Kickoff Party!
Kick off Fuel Your Miles with us at Fleet Feet Meridian! We’ll gather for snacks, community, and a chance to meet your teammates before heading to the park for a fun group walk or run together. This is a great opportunity to check out any gear you might need for training!
Kickoff Party - Fleet Feet Meridian
- Wednesday, April 22 from 6:00 pm - 7:00pm
- Fleet Feet Meridian - 3573 E. Longwing Lane,Suite 105, Meridian,ID 83646
MEET YOUR COACH!
A.K Whittaker (EMAIL) - HEAD COACH
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.
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2026 Spring Training Program: Fuel Your Miles
Program Start: April 22nd
Program Schedule: Two weekly in-person meetups (1 run, 1 nutrition seminar & Q&A)
Program Fee: $80
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