Training

The Eugene Marathon is offering training sessions for both runners and walkers attempting their first full or half marathon and experienced folks trying to improve their performance.

ONLINE TRAINING PLANS:

We've teamed up with Active.com Trainer coaches to offer 5k, half marathon, and full marathon training programs that are a balance of aerobic, anaerobic and cross-training workouts. These training programs are built to get people of all levels across the finish line. From the first-timer to the seasoned veteran, you'll find the right program. Click here to start training!

LOCAL TRAINING CLINICS:

Therapeutic Associates

Designed by licensed physical therapists who are passionate about running, TAI Performance Running is unique in that it offers unparalleled insight into the physical requirements and limitations imposed upon runners. Our Performance Running Program is appropriate for all ages and skill levels and covers injury prevention, performance enhancement, injury rehabilitation and education specific to runners. Check out more Marathon Training Tips (PDF) from Therapeutic Associates.

Eugene Running Company

Join one of the Eugene Running Company (ERC) Marathon Running or WalkingTeams to prepare for the 2010 Eugene Marathon! Check with Eugene Running Company for more details.

Spirited Walkers of Eugene

Planning to walk the 2010 Eugene Marathon? Join Kay Porter, Ph.D and the Spirited Walkers of Eugene to prepare! Training begins in January, 2010. Contact Kay Porter for more details on this very popular program.

Foot Solutions

Join Foot Solutions and Tyler Burgess of Walk-With-Me to assure your success of a peak experience at the Eugene Marathon. Hundreds have enjoyed her personal coaching style and fun training program. Trainning begins in January, 2010.

ChiWalking Group

ChiWalking training programs designed for the Eugene Marathon and Half Marathon are offered by Keith McConnell, Certified ChiWalking Instructor; check www.drkeithcoach.com for more details including Keith's ChiRunning training programs.

Eugene Running Club

Cathie Twomey Bellamy is a former elite runner who qualified for five Olympic Trials in events ranging from the 1500m through the marathon and was a member of the U.S. team that won the gold medal in the IAAF World Cross Country championships. The former track and cross country coach at Marist High School, where she mentored individual and team champions on the track, Twomey Bellamy coaches adult runners through her longstanding Eugene Running Club. The Eugene Running Club is an adult based program with individualized coaching done in a group setting for all abilities. Contact Cathie for more information on how to get your training started today.

CHARITY TRAINING PROGRAMS:

The Eugene Marathon has partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training® (TNT), American Cancer Society’s DetermiNation and The Michael J. Fox Foundation's Team Fox to provide opportunities for those interested in raising funds for these charities while training and participating in our race. To find out more about these programs, click here.

OTHER TRAINING RESOURCES:

realbuzz.com Route Planner

Training Route Planner: We've partnered with realbuzz.com to provide this FREE route planner that allows runners to plan out and measure your next run, save favorite runs, search runs based on zip codes or cities and more.

realbuzz.com Training Logs

Training Logs: This FREE tool will allow you to set personal goals and record your training information. It is basically an online logbook allowing you to log your daily activity data! You can display graphs of your training data to help you monitor your progress. Plus, you can publish these stats in your blog to share with others.