2021 Group Long Run Schedule

Click Here - General 2021 Long Run Info
Just getting started? Follow our "How to Safely Start a Running Program" 4 week guide

Saturday long runs depart between 6:30 - 6:45 AM. Meet inside the Boston Common, at the corner of Charles Street and Beacon Street (Same as hill runs)
Pick mileage that suits your training schedule.
Feel free to adjust mileage above or below recommendation. Always run first mile very easy and listen to your body.
Note: Weeks 1 - 5 & 8 will be done on your own
Week 6: June 19 | 6 - 8 miles
Week 7: June 26 | 7 – 10 miles 
Week 8: July 3 |8 - 10 - 12 miles (on your own)
Week 9: July 10 | 10 – 12 miles 
Week 10:  July 17 | 10.5 miles - Woodland Run #1
Week 11: July 24 | 10–14 miles
Week 12: July 31 | 10 miles
Week 13: Aug 7 |  12–16 miles

​Week 14:  Aug 14 | 10.5 miles - Woodland Run #2​
Week 15: Aug 21 |  14 - 18+ miles
Week 16: Aug 28 | 10.5 miles - Woodland Run #3
Week 17:  Sept 4 |  16 - 20 miles
Week 18: Sept 11 | 10 - 12 miles
Week 19:  Sept 18 |  16 - 22 miles
Week 20: Sept 25 | 10.5 miles - Woodland Run #4
Week 21: Oct 2 | 6 - 8 Miles
Week 22: RACE WEEKEND!

2021 MODIFIED Long Run Schedule

Week 1: July 17  |  5 miles
Week 2:  July 24 | 6 miles
Week 3: August 7  |  9-10 miles
Week 4: August 14 | 8-10 miles
Week 5: August 14 | 10-11 miles
Week 6: August 28 | 8-10 miles
​Week 7: September 4  | 12-14 miles
Week 8: September 11 | 10 miles
Week 9: September 18  | 16+ miles
Week 10: September 25  |  12 miles
Week 11: October 2  |  8 miles

Reasons for modified plan: Started late; Been injured or concerned about injury; Are not up to mileage on schedule

2021 Hill Run Schedule

Tips for Hill Training

Full = 500 meters / Half = 250 meters
Hill runs meet Wednesdays at the bottom of the Beacon St. hill inside the Boston Common (Corner of Charles St & Beacon St)
Start time is 6:30pm, if you need to come late feel free to join in when you get there.
Week 1:  July 7  | 2 - 3 full 
Week 2: July 14 | 3 - 4 full
Week 3: July 21 | 4 full
Week 4: July 28 | 4 half & 3 full
Week 5: Aug 4 | 5 full
Week 6: Aug 11 | 6 full
Week 7: Aug 18 | 12 half
Week 8: Aug 25 | 6 - 7 full
Week 9: Sept 1 | 6 half & 4 full
Week 10: Sept 8 | 8 full
Week 11: Sept 15 | 8 - 9 full OR 5 half & 6 full
Week 12: Sept 22 | 9 = 10 full
Week 13: Sept 29 | 6 full
Week 14: Oct 6th | 2 - 3 full

Key Points

  • Adjust mileage up or down based on current training injuries, goals, etc.
  • First few miles should serve as a warm up
  • Pace runs modestly (should be able to talk)
  • Long run benefits: Physical & mental toughness
  • Increase mileage gradually. ​Do not worry if you miss a week!
  • Important to increase hydration; fueling as runs increase
  • These are the most important pieces of the training program.

Workshops & Important Dates

Spring 2021:
  • Sign up for Saturday long runs by filling out physical readiness questionnaire.
  • Email coach John Furey at jfurey611@gmail.com for assistance with your individualized training plan.
  • If you have an injury concern, please contact Joint Ventures Physical Therapy: Call 617-536-1161 to set up time for a complimentary injury screening.
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Mon. May 3rd: First weekly email newsletter sent to all runners

Sat. June 19th: First group long run

Wed. July 7th: First group hill run

Sat. July 17: First Woodland run

Date TBD: Heartbreak Hill Running Company shopping night and treadmill class

Sat. Oct 2nd: Final group long run

Wed. Oct 6th: Final hill run

RACE DAY
Monday, October 11th, 2021