2024 Winter/Spring Endurance Training

We offer three 11-week training plans for half marathon runners, and an 8-week training plan for 10K runners. Whether this is your first, fifth or fifteenth event we have a plan for you. Our flexible plans are based upon YOUR race.

With our coach-led programs, you'll be assigned to one of our RRCA Certified Running Coaches who will help guide you to your goals

Our training plans provide a balance of miles, intensity and recovery. Plans are electronic via Final Surge. You can view your plan on virtually any Internet-connected device. Easily update actual runs versus planned runs to see your progress.

We have many group runs too.

• Wednesday night, 6 PM meeting in the parking lot behind the BMO Harris Bank at 155 W Wilson St., Batavia, IL 60510.
• Saturday and Sunday morning, 7:00 AM, starting at the Fabyan Windmill at the Fabyan East Forest Preserve, Shelter #3. We will send a confirmation email earlier in those weeks in the event there is a change in place and time.
  • Saturday group run includes multiple pace groups.

Our flexible training plans can be adjusted for any half marathon or 10K. You may join our group runs at any time; however, the "official" start dates for training are 11 weeks before your scheduled half-marathon race date, or 8 weeks before your scheduled 10K race date.

We offer three different plans for the half marathon. Select the plan that fits your experience during registration.

• "Blue" Beginner Plan: You will run 11-21 miles per week with a long run of at least 10 miles. In general, select the Blue Plan if you are new to distance running. However, if you have other racing experience and the mileage base, consider an Orange or Purple Plan.
• "Orange" Intermediate Plan: You will run 15-26 miles per week with a long run of at least 12 miles. This plan will mostly involve running 4 days per week, but may have some instances of an additional run in some peak weeks.
• "Purple" Advanced Plan: With this plan you will run 30 or more miles per week with a long run of at least 15 miles. This plan calls for running five days a week. You are an experienced distance runner or have endurance racing experience.

Experience is not necessary, but in order to enhance your opportunity for success, we strongly encourage you to have an adequate training base in place before entering the program. We recommend the following:

Half Marathoners

• Running at any pace two to three days a week (see starting mileage above)
• You have completed one run of 4 miles or more within the previous month