YOUR TRAINING STARTS NOW!!

WE'RE STARTING EARLY THIS YEAR!! It’s TIME to begin our journey together and TRAIN for the Wilmington Marathon & Half Marathon!!   

The Fleet Feet Run Club's Half & Full MarathonTraining Programs are 12/14 week programs & which meet two times a week. With running being such a linear sport we are incoprating a bi-weekly body weight routine and yoga after our Tuesday night runs. We will focus on specific muscle groups to help ward off the muscular imbalances that can lead to injury. We also will be have AXIS Fitness checking in with us a few times during our downtown runs to make sure we are moving appropriately. So pack your mat and a sweatshirt! 

Fleet Feet's program is designed to prepare runners for this 13.1 & 26.2 endurance events; whether a seasoned runner, looking to meet a new performance goal, or a first time marathoner, this program will help achieve your goals. Through educating you on the principles of endurance training, hydration, nutrition techniques, body awareness, pacing and running autonomy, the Fleet Feet Run Club will take you the distance!  Athletes looking to train for the Half Marathon distance should be able to walk, run/walk or run 4 miles, with walkers welcome and those interested in the full should be comfortable to walk/run a distance of 7 miles.

 Our weekly runs consist of hill, tempo and long run workouts:  Tuesday nights workouts will last about an hour to an hour and a half and Saturday sessions will last 1-4 hours as we increase mileage throughout the season.  In addition to the workouts there are educational clinics, newsletters keeping you up to date, nutrition tips, and expert coaching/mentoring to help inspire and motivate you on this training journey. Also insider availability to FFRC apparel exclusive to the club!

For 2021 we have formed partnerships with some great, local businesses! 

Wilmington's only Sports Dietician Lizzy Briascoe will be joining us along the way and for specific nutrition talks to help us get clear on how we can best fuel for our sport! 

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Training Program Details:

INFORMATION SESSION:  Monday November 10th at 6:45pm

START DATE:  FULL-Tuesday, November 24th-6pm/ HALF- Tuesday, December 8th-6pm

PRACTICE DAYS:  

• Tuesday (starting November 24/December 10th ) at 6pm at various locations - running workout

• Saturday (starting November 28th/December 12th) at 7:30am at Fleet Feet Wilmington - long run day

GOAL RACE: Wilmington Marathon Half & Full

COST:  $120 HALF/ $140 FULL running program. Race registration not included.

Click Here to Register  

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What is the cost of the registration?

A: The cost is $10 a week (without strength training) HALF $120/ FULL $140 OR  training program fee + AXIS fee ($100/half/$120/full). Both include a technical shirt, coupons, running incentives, expert coaching and mentor assistance. 

Q: Do I have to be running the same goal race as the program is designed for?

A: Absolutely not.  There are plenty of great races that weekend and surrounding weekends, and you are more than welcome to run ANY race and still train with us!  Just make sure that you get with the coach beforehand and talk about your dates and tapering needs.

Q: I am a very slow runner.  Is this still the right program for me?

A: Absolutely.  We want to inspire and educate runners of all levels, regardless of pace!  We will always have trainees and Mentors to run alongside you, so you need not worry about being alone on the runs.  Just make sure you are meeting the mileage requirements (~4-7 miles) as posted on the registration page before you sign up.

Q: If I have already run an endurance event but I am looking for a group to train with is this program right for me?

A: You are always welcome to join in on the fun and reap the educational and motivational benefits that the program provides!  You can always talk to your coaches if you have any training requests! 

Q: If I miss workouts, or I have to consistently miss one of the days of our weekly meetings does that mean I cannot be involved in the program?

A: Of course you can still be involved!  We would love to have every trainee at every run, but understand that life and obligations may get in the way.  Just make sure that you are completing your training runs independently so you don’t fall behind on your progress!  Also, let your coach know when you are expected to miss so we don’t worry about you!

Q: What if I have to miss the informational meeting?

A: No big deal!  The informational meeting is not mandatory.  Just come to the first workout and we can get you up to speed then.  Or e-mail the Training Program Coordinator what day you are planning to attend and she can give you a run-down, send you the informational handout via e-mail and walk you through registration.

Q: Can I come to the first workout before deciding to register?

A: Of course!  We are confident after you see what the programs are all about that you will want to get involved! We are offering the first workout for FREE on November 24th or December 8th, so bring a buddy and come run with us!

Q: What does the training schedule look like?

A: We will be starting at smaller mileages and building over the course of the program.  It will never change suddenly or dramatically and you will always be well prepared for any increase distance.  You can also expect track workouts, hill workouts and trail runs on a fairly regular basis. 

Q: Where do we meet?

A: The training locations will be announced to you before the start of the season and also weekly in the program newsletter.