Train for Your Next Big Finish

Whether you're running your first marathon or chasing a personal best, our Half & Full Marathon Training Program, powered by New Balance, is built to get you to the start line strong—and across the finish line even stronger.

Designed to support runners targeting half and full marathons between early October and late November, this program features enhanced support from our partners at Maurten and local physical therapists, helping you train smarter and perform at your best.

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Program Overview

For 14-16 weeks, (*plus an additional complimentary virtual 4 week Base Building Plan for early registrants) our experienced coaches will guide you through a structured plan that progressively builds endurance, speed, and strength.

What You’ll Get

• Weekly Training Schedule: Includes runs, rest days, cross-training, and recovery
• Structured Workouts: Long runs, intervals, tempo runs, and more
  
• Strength & Mobility Guidance: Tips to prevent injury and enhance performance
  
• New Balance Support with gear and training
• Final Surge App Access: View your personalized plan, track progress, and stay connected to coaches
  
• Community Support: Train alongside a motivated group with in-person and virtual guidance
• Expert Education: Seminars on pacing, mental prep, race strategy, and more

Build Your Base

Register by June 30th and receive a 4-week virtual pre-program plan to help you build consistency before the official in person start on July 25.

Key Dates & Weekly Runs

• Info Meeting: Tuesday, July 21, 6:30pm | @ Fleet Feet Montclair
  
• First Class: Saturday, July 25, 7:00am | @ Fleet Feet Montclair
  

Training Schedule

• Saturdays – Long Runs: July 25 - November 14, 7:00am | @ Fleet Feet Montclair
• Tuesdays – Grit Days: July 28 - November 17, 6:30pm | @ Brookdale Park, Bloomfield
• Sundays – Supported Long Runs: Sept 13, Sept 27, Oct 11, 7:00am | @ Fleet Feet Montclair

Program Perks

• Personalized half/full marathon plans
  
• Exclusive race registration opportunities
• 10% in-store discount at Fleet Feet Montclair
  
• Maurten starter pack + fuel education guidance ($130+ value)
• Custom New Balance singlet ($80 value)
  
• Premium NB finisher gear ($100+ value)
  
• PT workshops & assessments ($100+ value)
  
• Sponsor events: gear-ups, demo runs, expert panels
  
• End-of-season celebration: “Medal Monday on Tuesday” – Nov 24

Who Should Join

• First-Timers looking to complete their first half or full
  
• Intermediate Runners aiming to improve endurance or pace
  
• Experienced Athletes chasing a PR or fine-tuning their race strategy 

Suggested Activity Level: Come In With a Base

To train safely and successfully, it’s important to start with a strong foundation. Building mileage too quickly is one of the leading causes of injury—so we ask that all participants meet the following activity levels before the program begins:

• Half Marathon: Able to run or run/walk 4–5 miles consistently

• Full Marathon: Able to run or run/walk 8–10 miles consistently

• Mileage Base: Averaging 15–20 miles per week over the past 3–4 months

Need help getting there?
*Register by June 30 to receive a complimentary virtual 4-week Base Building Plan that will help you ramp up safely before training officially kicks off.

Registration

• Early Bird: $250 through June 30
• Regular: $300 starting July 1
• Race registration not included. No refunds after program start.

Contact Us

Have questions or need more information? Feel free to reach out to our team at dawn@fleetfeetmontclair.com.