2023 Group Long Run Schedule

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New to running? Follow our "How to Safely Start a Running Program" 4 week guide

Saturday long runs for the 2023 Boston Marathon training season depart at 8 AM. Meet at Joint Ventures (533 Commonwealth Ave, Boston)

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. Do not worry if you are not up to the mileage on the schedule.

Runs are "out and back" on the hilliest sections of the Boston marathon course.
The Riverside Runs start at the Riverside MBTA stop and run 10.7 miles back to Joint Ventures covering the entire "heartbreak hill" section of the course.
 Week 1: Dec. 10: 6 - 8 miles
Week 2:  Dec. 17: 8 - 10 miles
Week 3:  Dec 24:  No group training run, train on your own
Week 4: Dec. 31: 10 miles 
Week 5: Jan. 7: 12 miles
Week 6: Jan. 15: Riverside Run #1
Week 7: Jan 21: 12 - 14+ miles
Week 8: Jan 28: Riverside Run #2
Week 9: Feb 4: 14 - 16 miles
Week 10: Feb 11: Riverside Run #3
Week 11:Feb. 18: 16 - 18 miles
Week 12: Feb 25: Riverside Run #4
Week 13: March 4: 18 - 20+ miles
Week 14: March 11: Riverside Run #5
Week 15: March 18: 18 - 22 miles (longest run on schedule)
Week 16: March 25: 10 - 14+ miles
Week 17: April 1: 10 - 12 miles
Week 18: April 8: 8 - 10 miles
Week 19: April 15: easy 2 on your own, no group run

2023 Hill Run Schedule


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.


Hill runs for the 2023 season begin on January 11th, 2023

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

  • November 8, 2022: First weekly email newsletter
  • December 2 - 4, 2022: Heartbreak Hill running company shopping weekend. 20% off for all Furey262 runners in stores and online.
  • December 10, 2022: First Saturday group long run at 8AM.
  • December 19, 2022: Nutritional Strategies Webinar (more info to follow)
  • January 11, 2023: First group hill run at 5:30 pm
  • January 2023: Heartbreak Hill running company shopping weekend. 20% off for all Furey262 runners in stores and online. Dates TBD
  • February 2023: Yoga for runners. Date TBH
  • March 18, 2023: Longest group run of the season
  • April 8, 2023: Final group long run

RACE DAY
Monday, April 17th, 2023