Marathon Training Program
MDRA offers two marathon training program cycles a year, Spring and Fall
2019 MDRA Spring PROGRAM
16 week program geared for Grandma’s Marathon
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Coaches and MDRA staff will be on site at 7:30am. Run starts at 8am sharp!
Summit and East River Road
1 Mississippi River Blvd S
St Paul, Minnesota
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Class Registration: 2019 Spring Marathon & Half Marathon Program
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2019 Coaches: Chad Austin, Jenny Scobie, Dave Marek
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Register for MDRA’s popular marathon training program geared for Grandma’s Marathon or other spring marathons! Read testimonials from past participants here!
Come to our Information Session on March 5th or join us at the First Run on March 9th!
Training: Certified coaches collaborate on a 16-week training plan with four distinct training groups so you can train at the level right for your fitness and lifestyle. It is recommended that marathon runners have a base of at least 20-25 miles a week before entering the class. Group runs are Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings. Program runs in conjunction with the Half Marathon Training Program.
MDRA Grandma’s Running Club Program: Grandma’s Marathon registration discount, special access to start-of-race tent, finish line meeting area and perks for family and friends. Read more here…
Location: Group runs meet at a variety of locations across the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, primarily focused on locations around the lakes and river road.
Communication: Certified coaches are at each run and available via email to answer your questions. Bi-weekly emails are sent with run location, workout and training tips.
Education: Guest speakers and coaches cover training topics such as injury prevention, mental preparation, nutrition and different training methods. Class specific website with access to MDRA’s Training Topics Library and Monthly Training Calendars.
Hydration Support: Hydration stops serving Powerade and water along your group runs.
The group training dynamic: Gain confidence, security and camaraderie with the support of a training group.
Team leads: run with friendly, knowledgeable and experienced MDRA member pace group leaders.
Special shopping days: Deep discounts scheduled twice a session to get you set up with everything you’ll need for training.
Cost: MDRA members $125, Non-members $150 (includes a 1 year MDRA membership). Does not include race registration.
For questions on the class please contact Sarah runminnesota@gmail.com
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2019 MDRA FALL PROGRAM
16 week program geared for Twin Cities Marathon
information session June 25, 2019
7-8pm
Location TBD
first group run June 29, 2019
Coaches and MDRA staff will be on site at 7:30am. Run starts at 8am sharp!
Location TBD
2019 Fall Marathon & Half Marathon Program Class Registration Opens 3/1/19
Training: Certified coaches collaborate on a training plan with four distinct training groups so you can train at the level right for your fitness and lifestyle. It is recommended that marathon runners have a base of at least 20-25 a week before entering the class. Group runs are Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings. Half and Full Training Programs run in conjunction with each other.
Location: Group runs meet at a variety of locations across the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, primarily focused on the TCM course.
Communication: Certified coaches are at each run and available via email to answer your questions. Bi-weekly emails are sent with run location, workout and training tips.
Education: Guest speakers and coaches cover training topics such as injury prevention, mental preparation, nutrition and different training topics.
Hydration Support: Hydration stops serving Powerade and water along your group runs.
Midweek runs: Tuesday runs begin at 6:00pm and help you remain consistent in your training by offering a group setting to push you through speed or hillwork..
SWAG: Choose from an MDRA tech tank or hat.
The group training dynamic: Gain confidence, security and camaraderie with the support of a training group.
Team leads: Run with friendly, knowledgeable and experienced MDRA member pace group leaders.
Special shopping days: Deep discounts scheduled twice a session to get you set up with everything you’ll need for training.
Cost: MDRA members $125, Non-members $150 (includes a 1 year MDRA membership). Does not include race registration.
2019 Fall Coaches – TBD