Dates:
June 15 - October 20, 2024
- Saturday - LONG RUNS
- Wednesday - GRIT WORKOUTS (Track, Hills, & Speed)
Description:
Group training program for Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Half & Full Marathon and other fall half and full marathons
Locations:
Varying workout locations centrally located in Columbus, OH (Downtown, Clintonville, Upper Arlington) and surrounding suburbs (Worthington, Lewis Center, Westerville, Gahanna, etc.)
Overview:
Half & Full Marathon training is challenging, but Fleet Feet Columbus’s MIT (Marathoner-in-Training) will provide you the support, community, and accountability you need to reach the finish line.
In 2023, MIT trained over 500 runners and walkers for the Columbus Half & Full Marathon, and we are so excited to support our next cohort of athletes in 2024.
As Columbus’s premier group training program, MIT has helped tens of thousands of runners and walkers successfully complete their goals. Whether you’re new to this whole running thing or an experienced marathoner, our program provides training programs to meet you where you’re at.
At MIT, you’ll never have to go it alone. Your pace group coaches and fellow participants will motivate, inspire, and empower you to become a version of yourself that can accomplish anything you set your mind to.
Your MIT training program is led by experienced coaches and mentors who have years of proven racing and coaching success.
PROGRAM BENEFITS:
- 6-week, Pre-Season Guide to help prepare you for the training season.
- 18-week training plan with 4 different experience level options (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Advanced II - MIT EDGE)
- Weekly educational & motivational newsletters with content curated by our team of coaches and top-tier medical professionals
- Group training long runs (Saturdays)
- Saturday morning at 7:30am led by pace groups for sub 8:00 to 12:30 pace/per mile run, 11:30-14:00 pace/per mile run/walk, or 15:00-17:00 pace/per mile WALK.
- Coach-led GRIT Workouts (Wednesdays)
- These in-person runs focus on building grit, speed, and strength. Workout types include track workouts, hill repeats, interval runs, etc.
- Hydration support at group workouts (Water & Gatorade Endurance)
- Exclusive discounts on Fleet Feet Races & M3S Races
- Race Day Perks
- Private, indoor-gathering at Hyatt Hotel with nice restrooms & New Balance Glitter Station
- Private MIT gear check
- Post-Race Celebration Hub with Fleet Feet
- 10% Off Discount at all Fleet Feet Columbus Locations.
- Fit For Life Physical Therapy Injury Hotline, 48-Hour Care Guarantee
- Mid-season social events and volunteer opportunities
- MIT Training Tank
Important Program Dates
June 1: MIT Packet Pickup Begins
June 15th: MIT Summer Training Kickoff Run & Celebration
June 19th: First Group GRIT Track Workout
June 30th: MIT Packet Pickup Ends
August 18th: Grandview Yard Half & Quarter Marathon
September 7th: Run Columbus Run 20 Miler
October 20th: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Half & Full Marathon
November 1: MIT Year End Celebration Party
Training plan adjustments for other Fall Marathons are available by request. Email hannah@fleetfeetcolumbus.com.
Do you have very specific goals for Columbus? Interested in a more hands-on coaching approach? Email Coach Hannah to inquire about Friday private coaching sessions!
