NYC Marathon Training Programs
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​ Long Run Schedule

​Long runs leave from Joint Ventures (660 Beacon St in Kenmore Square, Boston) at 8:00 am.
They begin on 12/14, 2024
​Doors open at 7:30 am with access to changing area and water.
​Click here for details on the Riverside Runs
​Click here for a Modifed Long Run Schedule

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 section of the marathon course
  • Note: some of the more advanced plans long runs may exceed scheduled mileage

Hill Run Schedule

Location: Boston Common, at junction of Charles and Beacon Street, just inside the Boston Common gates.
​Time: 5:30 pm
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  • Hill workout consists of a flat 1.5 – 2.0-mile easy warm-up.
  • 500-meter hill run at 80% effort.
  • Recovery back down the hill at 70% effort.
  • Begin with 2-3 hills, increase by 1 every week with a goal of 10.
  • Finish with an easy 1.5 – 3.0 miles at end.
  • Single best workout to specifically prepare for Boston.
  • Half-hill is the ninth light pole on the left
Jan. 15: First day
Jan. 22: 2-3 hills
​Jan.29: 3-4 hills
Feb. 5: 4-5 hills
Feb. 12: 5-6 hills
Feb. 19: 6-7 hills (option of ½ hill – 12-14 ½)
​Feb. 26: 7-8 hills
March 5: 8-9 hills (option to do 16 - 18 ½ hill)
March 12: 9-10 hills
March 19: 6 hills
March 26: 8 hills (option to do 16 ½ hill) 
April 2: 8-10 hills
​April 9: 4 hills