The Running Store distance training Program

Are you training for your first 10k, 10 miler, half or full marathon? Are you looking to set a personal best or to qualify for Boston? If so, this is the perfect training program for you! Completing an endurance event is a very challenging and rewarding experience. Training under the guidance and support of an experienced coach who does the thinking for you will ensure that you reach and/or exceed your goal!

Distance Training participants receive the following:

-An initial phone consult to discuss your current fitness level, prior running history and fitness goals.

-Detailed training schedule specific to your ability level and goals (schedule is personalized and modified based upon your progress).

-Twice weekly group coached workouts. Workouts may include interval, tempo, easy aerobic or hill training.

-Educational materials on various running related topics such as nutrition, hydration, injury prevention, core strength and much more!

Coach Mary offers Distance Training Programs through The Running Store in Gainesville, VA.  Our next 11 week in person group training program will take place from Monday, April 28, 2025 to Saturday, July 12, 2025. We will meet on Monday evenings in Bristow at 6:30 PM and Saturday mornings at 7:30 AM at various courses in Gainesville, Bristow, Haymarket, Manassas, with field trips to run the W&OD trail and C&O Canal Trail.  Click here to register. Please contact Coach Mary if interested in joining the Distance Training Program after the start rate for a pro-rated registration.