The Official California International Marathon and Standard Training Program!

The Sacramento Running Association (SRA) and Fleet Feet Sports have partnered to bring you a California International Marathon (CIM) training experience like no other!  The Official CIM Training program has everything –experienced coaches, ability-based training schedules and marathon specific seminars along with a private bus to the starting line and private VIP tent at the start. (Bus and VIP tent excluded for standard training runners)

While this marathon training is filled with perks, at its core it is about building a community of people who share a passion and who want to work together to reach their goals. This program is about encouraging and motivating one another to do your best.  Whether you are looking to simply finish, improve on a previous time or race to perform, this program will leave you a better, faster and smarter runner.

Fleet Feet Training is a community of passionate athletes of all ability levels and backgrounds, dedicated to helping each other achieve goals.

Your fellow trainees will make the group runs fun. They’ll keep you motivated when the workouts get difficult. They’ll keep you accountable when you feel too tired to show up. And they'll celebrate all of your achievements, from the first training run to the finish line!

The Official California International Marathon Training Program
Schedule: 

-Wednesday- Speed Workout- 6:15pm
-Saturday Long Distance- 7:30am (length dependent on distance/pace)

Registration Fee: $199.00 

Length: 17 weeks

Locations: Locations will be determined each week by your coaches and emailed to you before each workout

First group workout: Wednesday Aug 14th @ 6:15PM 

Registration Details 

- Training fee does not include any race entry fee.
- Please note, due to liability and safety concerns, we can not allow dogs or strollers at Fleet Feet Training workouts.

 Suggested Activity Level Prior to Start of Training

- We welcome marathoners of all levels but also want to ensure your success and completion of the training and race. 
- Workout mileage starts from 8-10 miles
- We recommend being able to run/walk or run at least 8 miles or roughly 70-90 minutes continuously prior to the start of training.
- We also recommend at least 6 months of consistent training, for a minimum of 4 days a week prior to the start of training. 
- Please be aware-The California International Marathon has a cutoff time of 6 1/2 hours or roughly 13.5 min/mile pace.

- Make sure to reserve lodging well in advance
 

Requirements: 

 For the standard track, you must be running 25 miles/week and be able to complete an 8 mile long run. This program is designed for individuals who have been training consistently and have built sufficient base mileage  before entering the program. This foundation is essential to reduce the potential for injury. You must be injury free entering this program. See the Fleet Feet team if you need assistance with any equipment.  Our objective is to make sure you get to the starting line healthy!  All team members must be at least 18 years of age.

All team members will be required to carry hydration belts, bottle, or pack for all Saturday runs.  We STRONGLY advise that all runners also have some form of timing device or Garmin which are needed to for the Wednesday night workouts.  The experts at Fleet Feet can provide you with all the information and tools you will need for this program.  We will have aid stations at certain points during the long runs.

Program Details

Dates: August 12th - December 2, 2020

Goal Event: California International Marathon, December 6, 2020

Race COVID Updates Available Here: https://runsra.org/california-international-marathon/covid-19-response/

Worry-Free Registration

1.     If you cancel your registration for CIM Training BEFORE August 12, 2020, you can choose between a refund of your registration fee or a credit in the amount of your registration fee. You can apply your credit to 2021 CIM Training or another Fleet Feet Training Program.

2.     If you cancel your registration for CIM Training AFTER August 12, 2020, you will receive a prorated credit towards 2021 CIM Training or another Fleet Feet Training Program. Prorated credits will be calculated by subtracting the number of group training runs that have already occurred from the total number of scheduled group training runs.

3.     If CIM is cancelled, marathon training will continue, if it is safe to do. If you choose to cancel your registration for CIM Training after CIM is cancelled, you will receive a prorated credit towards 2021 CIM Training or another Fleet Feet Training Program. Prorated credits will be calculated by subtracting the number of group training runs that have already occurred from the total number of scheduled group training runs.

4.     If it is not safe to conduct CIM Training (i.e. the training program is cancelled at any time), you can choose between a prorated refund or store credit or a prorated credit towards 2021 CIM Training or another Fleet Feet Training Program. Prorated refunds/credits will be calculated by subtracting the number of group training runs that have already occurred from the number of total group training runs.

Fleet Feet Training

Fleet Feet Training is a community of passionate athletes of all ability levels and backgrounds, dedicated to helping each other achieve goals.

Your fellow trainees will make the group runs fun. They’ll keep you motivated when the workouts get difficult. They’ll keep you accountable when you feel too tired to show up. And they'll celebrate all of your achievements, from the first training run to the finish line!

Race Day VIP Experience

Enjoy the Fleet Feet VIP experience on race day with a Fleet Feet-only pre-race bus from the finish line to the exclusive Fleet Feet warming tent at the start line. Perhaps most importantly, skip the lines and use the Fleet Feet-only set of portable restrooms outside the start line tent. Whatever your race day needs are, Fleet Feet has you covered!

New Safety Measures

To keep all participants safe from COVID-19, we will follow a new set of rules at Fleet Feet training programs group training runs. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

·       Group Training Runs will be organized into subgroups of 9 or fewer participants. Each subgroup will be separated from other subgroups either by staggering start times or meeting in different locations.

·       When you arrive at the group training run, check in with your coach. Your coach will ask you to certify that you have not been exposed to COVID-19.

·       Once you are checked in please maintain a 6-foot distance from other participants throughout the group training run. Please refrain from hugs, high fives, and other physical contact.

·       Shared amenities will no longer be available at training programs group training runs. That means no cooler of water, no electrolytes, no foam rollers, etc. Please plan to bring everything you need to succeed.

·       You will also not be able to leave any personal items in shared areas during your group training run. Please plan to bring all of your things with you, or plan to keep your things in your car.

·       You will not be required to wear a face mask, but you are welcome to wear one if you would like to. If you plan to wear a mask, make sure you can breathe well enough to exercise while wearing it.

·       Due to increased respiration after exercising, trainees will not be permitted into the store immediately after group training runs.

·       Use the bathroom before you arrive at the group training run. Bathrooms will not be available at any group training runs unless otherwise noted.

So Much More 

·       Two group training runs per week led by experienced Fleet Feet coaches

·       17-week training schedule

·       Kickoff party, halfway celebration, and many other fun events

·       Exclusive CIM training tech tee

·       CIM race day perks, including private bus to start line and heated start line tent with private bathrooms

·       VIP experiences at Buffalo Stampede 10-Miler, Urban Cow Half Marathon and Run the Parkway 20-Miler

·       Weekly training emails with training tips and more

·       Education on proper form, pacing, fueling, stretching, and more

Contact Shawna at shawna@fleetfeetchico.com with questions or concerns.