Long runs leave from Joint Ventures (654 Beacon Street, Boston) each Saturday at 8 am. UPDATE: Due to COVID19 concerns, Joint Ventures will not be accessible until further notice. Please plan accordingly. We are extremely sorry for the inconvenience.
Week 1: Dec 7 | 5 - 8 miles
Week 2: Dec 14 | 6–10 miles 
Week 3: Dec 21 | 7–12 miles 
Week 4: Dec 28 | 8–12 miles 
Week 5:  Jan 4 | Riverside #1 | 10.5 mi.
Week 6: Jan 11 | 10–14 miles
Week 7: Jan 18 | Riverside #2 | 10.5 mi.
Week 8: Jan 25 |  12–16 miles
Week 9:  Feb 1 |  Riverside #3 | 10.5 mi.
Week 10: Feb 8 |  12 - 16 - 18 miles
Week 11: Feb 15 | Riverside #4 | 10.5 mi.
(WEATHER ALERT: Changed to a 10 miler
starting from Joint Ventures)
Week 12:  Feb 22 |  14 - 18 - 20 miles
Week 13: Feb 29 | Riverside #5 | 10.5 mi.
Week 14:  Mar 7 |  16 - 20 - 22 mi.
Week 15: Mar 14 | Riverside #6 | 10.5 miles
Week 16: Mar. 21 | 12 - 14 - 16 Miles
Week 17: March 28 |  18 - 22 miles
Week 18: April 4 |  10 - 12 Miles
Week 19: April 11 | 6 - 8 Miles

2020 MODIFIED Long Run Schedule

Click here for a downloadable version

Reasons for modified plan: Started late; Been injured or concerned about injury; Are not up to mileage on schedule
Jan 18 | 8 mile 
​Jan 22 | 10 mile 
Feb 1 | 10 mile
Feb 9 | 12 mile  
Feb 15 | 8 mile 
Feb 22 | 12-14 mile 
Feb 29 | 10 mile 
March 7 | 14-16 mile 
March 14 | 10 mile 
March 23 | 12 mile 
March 28 | 16 - 18 - 20 mile 
April 4 | 10 mile 
April 11 | 8 mile

April 20th, 2020 - Boston Marathon

2020 Hill Run Schedule

Tips for Hill Training

Full = 500 meters / Half = 250 meters
Meet Wednesdays at the bottom of the hill in Boston Common. Start time is 5:30pm, if you need to come late feel free to join in when you get there.
Week 1: Jan. 8 | 2 full  1 half 
Week 2: Jan. 15 | 3 full
Week 3: Jan. 22 | 4 full
Week 4: Jan 29 | 5 full 
Week 5: Feb. 5 | 10 half
Week 6: Feb. 12| 6 full
Week 7: Feb. 19 | 7 full
Week 8: Feb 26 | 14 half
Week 9: March 4 | 8 full
Week 10: March 11| 9 full
Week 11: March 18 | 10 full
Week 12: March 25 | 8 full or 16 half
Week 13: April 1 | 6 full 6 half
Week 14: April 8 | 5 full
Week 15: April 15 | 2 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

Oct-Jan:
  •  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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Tues. Nov 12th: First weekly email newsletter sent to all runners

Sat. Dec 7th: First group long run
                          "Injury Prevention and Strength Training for Runners" workshop to follow run

Sat. Dec 14th: "Yoga for Runners" workshop following group long run

Sat. Jan 4th: First Riverside run
                         "Nutrition for Marathoners" workshop following run.

Wed. Jan 8th: First group hill run
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Jan - Date TBD: Heartbreak Hill Running Company shopping night and treadmill class
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Sat. Feb 15th: "Yoga and Strength Training for Runners" workshop following group long run

Sat. March 28th: 18 - 22 mile run from Framingham followed by post-run party at Joint Ventures

Sat. April 11th: Final group long run

Wed. April 15th: Final hill run

RACE DAY
Monday, April 20th