​ Long Run Schedule

Long runs leave from Joint Ventures (533 Commonwealth Ave in Kenmore Square, Boston) at 8:00 am. Doors open at 7:30 am with access to changing area and water.

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Congrats to all 2024 Boston Marathon runners!
​2025 Season schedule coming soon
Dec. 14, 2024 – First Saturday group long run
  

Key Points for Long Runs

  • Pick a mileage that suits your current training status
  • Run these runs at an easy pace
  • Build mileage slowly, 1-2 miles/week initially, then as runs get over 10-12 miles, a 2 mile jump every other week is appropriate
  • Add in walking breaks as needed
  • Practice hydrating and snacking as mileage increases (runs over 90 minutes)
  • These runs are performed on the most difficult sections of the marathon course

Hill Run Schedule

Starts: January 17th, 5:30 pm
Location: Boston Common, at junction of Charles and Beacon Street, just inside the Boston Common gates
Congrats to all 2024 Boston Marathon runners!
2025 Season hill schedule coming soon
Jan. 15, 2025 - First group hill run
    
​Format: Easy 1.5-2.0. mile jog around the perimeter of the common
  • Run up Beacon Hill (500 meters) at about 75-80% effort
  • Run back down hill at steady pace
  • Build up each week- start at 2-3 hill repeats, build to 10+ 3 weeks prior to race
  • Easy jog at end
Benefits: second to long run as most important part of training 
  • Gets you acclimated to both up and downhills of Boston
  • Makes you faster and more efficient
  • Builds confidence and mental toughness

Important Dates - 2025 Season

  • Starting November 1, 2024 – All runners fill out physical readiness questionnaire/charity coordinators submit rosters.
  • Nov. 11, 2024 – First weekly Email/Newsletter sent out to all runners.
  • Dec. 6-8, 2024 – Heartbreak Hill Running Company shopping week #1.
  • Dec. 14, 2024 – First Saturday group long run.
  • Jan. 6, 2025 – Nutrition webinar #1.
  • Jan. 15, 2025 - First group hill run.
  • Feb. 2025 – Nutrition webinar #2.
  • March 22, 2025 – “Longest” long run
  • April 9, 2025 – Final hill run.
  • April 12, 2025 – Final group long run
  • April 14, 2025 – Nutrition webinar #3.
  • April 21, 2025 – 129th Boston Marathon