Free Marathon Training

Step 1: Register For Training Below

Step 2: Attend the Marathon Training Kick Off & Party

Step 3: Train and Complete The Belleville Marathon!

We've listened to the feedback from our past training groups and have decided to bring some significant changes to the 2019 Training Group!

These changes include:

Saturday Long Runs
A new training program for Novice Level Runners
Integration with several running groups in the STL Metro Area

Novice Marathon Training Program

This plan comes directly from Hal Higdon's marathon program. Please take the time to read about this program on his website.

Week	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
5/27/19	Rest	3 mi run	3 mi run	3 mi run	Rest	6	Cross
6/3/19	Rest	3 mi run	3 mi run	3 mi run	Rest	7	Cross
6/10/19	Rest	3 mi run	4 mi run	3 mi run	Rest	5	Cross
6/17/19	Rest	3 mi run	4 mi run	3 mi run	Rest	9	Cross
6/24/19	Rest	3 mi run	5 mi run	3 mi run	Rest	10	Cross
7/1/19	Rest	3 mi run	5 mi run	3 mi run	Rest	7	Cross
7/8/19	Rest	3 mi run	6 mi run	3 mi run	Rest	12	Cross
7/15/19	Rest	3 mi run	6 mi run	3 mi run	Rest	Rest	Half Marathon
7/22/19	Rest	3 mi run	7 mi run	4 mi run	Rest	10	Cross
7/29/19	Rest	3 mi run	7 mi run	4 mi run	Rest	15	Cross
8/5/19	Rest	4 mi run	8 mi run	4 mi run	Rest	16	Cross
8/12/19	Rest	4 mi run	8 mi run	5 mi run	Rest	12	Cross
8/19/19	Rest	4 mi run	9 mi run	5 mi run	Rest	18	Cross
8/26/19	Rest	5 mi run	9 mi run	5 mi run	Rest	14	Cross
9/2/19	Rest	5 mi run	10 mi run	5 mi run	Rest	20	Cross
9/9/19	Rest	5 mi run	8 mi run	4 mi run	Rest	12	Cross
9/16/19	Rest	4 mi run	6 mi run	3 mi run	Rest	8	Cross
9/23/19	Rest	3 mi run	4 mi run	Rest	Rest	Marathon

Marathon Training Kick Off & Party Details

At 7PM on Tuesday May 21st, we will meet at Toolen's Running Start (3260 Green Mt Crossing Dr, O'Fallon, IL 62269) to discuss and share information on the topic of Marathon Training.

We will cover topics on:

Goal Setting
Pacing
Running Form
Nutrition
Weight Loss
Stretching
Plus More

Is it really a party? If you've ever met Mike Toolen, you know the answer!