2022 Group Long Run Schedule

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Saturday long runs depart at 8 AM. Meet at Joint Ventures in Kenmore Sq. (648 Beacon St, Boston) Doors open at 7:30 AM.

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: Mandatory vaccination and masks are required to access Joint Ventures
 Week 1: Jan 1, 2022 (6 - 8 miles)
Week 2: Jan 8, 2022 (7 - 10 miles)
Week 3: Jan 15, 2022 (8 - 12 miles)
Week 4: Jan 22, 2022 (Riverside Run #1)
Week 5: Jan 29, 2022 (10 - 14 miles)
Week 6: Feb 5, 2022 (Riverside Run)
Week 7: Feb 12, 2022 (12 - 16 miles)
Week 8: Feb 19, 2022 (Riverside Run #2 8:30 am start from Riverside T)
​Week 9: Feb 26, 2022 (14 - 18+ miles (8 miles 8 am start from JV out and back)
Week 10: March 5, 2022 (Riverside Run #3 10 am start from Riverside T)
Week 11: March 12, 2022 (10-12-14 miles 8 am start from JV out and back)
Week 12: March 19, 2022 (16-18-20+ miles 8 am start from JV out and back)
Week 13: March 26, 2022 NO group run. 10-12-14 on your own (BAA does not want charity runners on the course)
Week 14: April 2, 2022 (10 - 12 miles 8 am start from JV out and back)
Week 15: April 9, 2022 (8 miles 8 am start from JV out and back)
Race Day: ​April 18, 2022 
Riverside Runs: This season will include 5 Riverside Runs. Riverside Runs begins from the Riverside T stop at 8:45AM. It is a 10.5 mile run ending at Joint Ventures, Kenmore Sq.  This run covers the Heartbreak Hill section and last 10 miles of the Boston marathon course. Joint Ventures has restrooms, stretching/rolling areas, and post-run physical therapists available to answer any questions. Mandatory vaccination and masks are required to access Joint Ventures. 
Note: This NOT an out and back run. You will need to take the T, uber, or get dropped off at the Riverside T stop unless you don't mind traveling back for your car after the run. 

2022 MODIFIED Long Run Schedule

Modified Plan B

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

2022 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 5:30pm, if you need to come late feel free to join in when you get there.
Week 1:  Jan 12  | 2 - 3 full 
Week 2: Jan 19 | 3 - 4 full
Week 3: Jan 26 | 4 full
Week 4: Feb 2 | 4 half & 3 full
Week 5: Feb 9 | 5 full
Week 6: Feb 16 | 6 full
Week 7: Feb 23 | 12 half
Week 8: March 2 | 6 - 7 full
Week 9: March 9 | 6 half & 4 full
Week 10: March 16 | 8 full
Week 11: March 23 | 8 - 9 full OR 5 half & 6 full
Week 12: March 30  | 9 = 10 full
Week 13: April 6 | 6 full
Week 14: April 13 | 2 - 3 full
Race: April 18, 2022

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.
Spring 2022:
  • 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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12/7/21: Weekly email newsletters begin
​12/18/21: Shopping weekend with Heartbreak Hill Running Company (More info to come)
Late December: Injury Webinars
1/1/22: First group long run
1/12/22: First group hill run
Mid January: Nutritional Strategies Webinar
3/19: 16-18-20 miles out and back from JV
3/26/22: NO group run
4/9/22: Final Long run
4/18/22: Race day!

RACE DAY
Monday, April 18th, 2022