Looking to take your running to the next level in 2021? If so, let our exceptional coaching staff, pace groups, educational clinics, and training plans help you meet your goals.

The Fleet Feet Bloomington 10K & Half Marathon Training Program is designed to prepare runners for their first ever 10K or Half Marathon or help seasoned runners meet a new performance goal. Both programs will have options for participants new to these distances as well as more advanced runners.

We believe it is important to train with a goal in mind, usually (but not always) that goal is a race.  This program is structured for half marathon participants to complete the Whiskeydaddle Half Marathon on October 10.  Our 10K participants will be encouraged to find teammates and participate in the Whiskeydaddle Relay.  However - your goal might just be to run for fun with great people or you may have another event in mind and that works, too.

There will be an optional informational session on Tuesday, July 13 at 7:15 pm at the store.  Come learn more details about the programs to determine if they are right for you.  Our half marathon program kick-off and first workout will be Saturday, July 17 at 7:30 am.  Our 10K program will kick off on Saturday, August 14.

Program Details:

When: Weekly group training runs will be at 5:30 pm on Tuesdays and 7:30 am on Saturdays.

Where: The group will meet at Fleet Feet Bloomington, Tipton Park, Rosa Parks, Jersey Hill, White Oak and other places around town. Participants will receive a program calendar that highlights where the group will meet each week as well as weekly email reminders.

Program Costs:

• $70 - Eight week 10K program (Use promo code 10K at checkout so that you are only charged $70)
• $85 - Twelve week half marathon program
• Program costs do not include race registration fees

Additional Info: Participants should have completed at least one recent 5K and be able to comfortably run two miles at the start of this program.  This program focuses more on continuous runnning rather than run/walk intervals, although participants are always encouraged to take walk breaks as needed.  Participants who have taken a longer break from running may want to consider our 5K Training Program.

 As part of this Fleet Feet Bloomington Training Program, you receive:

**A training program and calendar with workouts provided
**Twice a week runs with coaches and mentors in a variety of pace groups
**The camaraderie of others with the same goal!
**Educational clinics on endurance training principles, hydration and nutrition techniques, proper running form, and more
**Dedicated support from coaches and mentors to answer individual questions and help motivate you on your training journey
**Group newsletters and access to coaches via email during the week
**Program technical shirt and other great swag
**A 15% store discount for the duration of the program (excludes sale items and electronics)
**Facebook group for participants only and access to a training program graduates Facebook group after program completion

If you have any questions or for more information please email our Training Program Coordinator Julie Zei at (training@fleetfeetbloomington.com)