FFNJ Half and Full Marathon Training Program Supported by Adidas

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

Have you ever experienced the runner’s high that comes with conquering a race? There’s nothing quite like it.

Fleet Feet Northern New Jersey are excited to offer BOTH a half and full marathon training program.

Whether it’s your first ever race, or you are looking at getting a PR, Fleet Feet Northern New Jersey has a training program made for all levels that will get you to the finish line of two of the most exciting marathons of the year: NYC Marathon or The Philadelphia Marathon!

🏅 Training Programs

Not ready for a full marathon? Then join us for our 12 week Half marathon training program. This training program is designed for the Superhero Harding Halloween Half marathon, which is held on Saturday 25th October, or any half marathon in November.

Your RRCA & USATF certified Fleet Feet coaches will help you with all you need to meet your race goal whether it’s your first race or you’re looking to set a new PR. We’ve structured our 16-week marathon training program to peak with the Philadelphia Marathon on November 23rd. However, we can adapt the training program for any November or December marathon, including the iconic NYC Marathon on 2nd November.

📅 Training Approach

Our training approach has been time tested and honed over the years. We’ve got an ideal mix of endurance building, speed runs, hill workouts, cross training, and long runs to get you ready for race day.

Join us and our amazing sponsor, Adidas, starting the week of August 4th, 2024.

🎁 Program Benefits

The training program includes:

• Duration: 12 weeks (half) or 16 weeks (full) of weekly workouts loaded onto the Final Surge platform
• Discount: Discount off Adidas sneakers at any Fleet Feet Northern New Jersey location (exclusions apply. Stores are: Morristown, Westfield, Ridgewood & Summit)
• Apparel: An Adidas 1/2 zip long sleeved shirt
• Social Event: Meet the Coaches & fellow participants fun run event which will include a fit night, with snacks & drinks and in-store discount.
• Coaching: Access to certified RRCA and USATF coaches throughout your training block
• Guest Speakers: Guest speakers on topics such as nutrition, mobility, strength and stretching
• Special Events: Bra fit night
• Fitness Sessions: Sessions at local fitness partners (TBD)
• Celebration: Long Run breakfast party
• Post Race: Post Race Party
• Extras: And much more.......

🕒 Training Schedule

This training program will be offered out of our Westfield and Morristown locations. We will meet on Thursday evenings at 6pm in Morristown or 6.30pm in Westfield. Sunday mornings at 7am will alternate between Westfield & Morristown.

🎯 Registration Guidelines

We suggest that you are able to confidently run 5 miles before signing up for the training program. This program offers a balance of run workouts, cross training, and rest days to gradually increase your fitness. Plus, your coaches and fellow training group members will provide the guidance and motivation you need to stay on track and have fun along the way. In addition, you will receive some great group runs on Thursday evenings at 6:00 PM (Morristown) or 6:30 PM (Westfield) and Sunday mornings at 7:00 AM. (We will alternate Sunday mornings between Westfield and Morristown).

🚀 Join Us!

Come train with us! We know you can do it! Spots are limited to 40 participants so get yours NOW!!

❗️ Important Note

The training program does NOT include entry into any race.

📍 Event Location

Join us at 31 South Street, Morristown, NJ.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: FFNJ Half and Full Marathon Training Program.