PGRC Marathon Training Program

PGRC's Marathon Training Program is designed to prepare members to meet individualized goals, such as completing a first marathon or setting a personal best. Our RRCA-Certified coaches help program participants adapt the training plans to their unique goals, experience level, and running abilities. Training for a marathon is challenging yet rewarding. Doing it with us offers a fun and supportive team environment. This year we are once again offering two options to help marathon training participants achieve their marathon goals – an advanced level and a beginner/intermediate level welcoming both runners and run/walkers. The two options allow you to self-select into the right training intensity/pace for your experience level. Both options are the same price ($85) and will have similar structure. Note: Please choose only one program level. You will be able to switch between the two levels if desired later on. Cost The training program fee for either level is $85, which includes a training t-shirt, plus snacks and water at group training runs. The program fee does not include any race registration fees, so please remember to register separately for your target/graduation race. ADVANCED MARATHON TRAINING Participants will gradually increase in volume and intensity over a 24-week period under the skilled tutelage of PGRC Coaches Paul and Cat. Following a base building phase, the program will introduce long steady runs as well as faster intervals, tempo runs, and marathon pace workouts. Though this group will start slower and at a lower mileage, the training will increase to an intermediate/advanced level. Participation in this program level is best for individuals who intend to run the entire marathon distance and are targeting a specific time goal. Participants Prior to participating in the advanced program, runners should be able to run at least 60-90 minutes and have previous training experience – this may include training for shorter races or even running previou