Marathon Training

Charleston Runs is working with the Charleston Marathon to offer group marathon training for inaugural race on January 15, 2011.

Building Up Your Miles

Anybody who wants to complete the Charleston Marathon needs to be running now and you should have been running for the last year.

Your Marathon Training

Charleston Runs training is always personal. Coach Greg wants to know you as a runner and person and wants to match your goals, fitness level, and lifestyle to your training program. Every runner in the program follows a very similar program but it is truly customized for ability groups.

Training for the Charleston Marathon costs $175 per person. This is far below what you would pay for a similar training program from other sources.

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What Can I Expect if I Enroll?

• A training plan that covers September 18, 2010 through January 31, 2010.
• Unlimited email support
• Supported group runs except on October 31.
• Weekly group email with hints and tips for training for the marathon.

Group runs take place in North Charleston from the Danny Jones Recreation Complex Track on Saturdays at 7.30 am. That time may be adjusted based on the desires of the group.

Kick-Off & Information Meetings

A formal kick-off to the 2011 training takes place on Saturday, September 18.

Runners can meet the coaches and learn more about the program at information meetings at St. Andrew’s Church (440 Whilden Street) in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday, September 7 at 6.30 pm and at Felix C Davis Community Center (4800 Park Circle) in North Charleston at 6.30 pm on Wednesday, September 8. There will be an opportunity to register for the training and the race at the end of the meeting. You need not be there but it’s a great opportunity to meet other runners and ask questions before you commit.

Every athlete is required to complete a short questionnaire and liability release before training begins.

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For more information about the marathon training programs, please contact Coach Greg Shore at CoachGreg@CharlestonRuns.com.