Training

Want to run your first race?  Or, looking for a PR? 

Check out our Shamrock Marathon and Half Marathon Training Teams.  The Shamrock Training Teams are led by veteran coaches who will help you reach your personal Shamrock goal.  This is group training at its best - you'll meet new friends, train hard, and have FUN while doing it.

• Beginner - This program is for beginners with limited running experience and is designed to help you reach your goal of running and finishing the Shamrock Marathon or Half Marathon. You'll receive a 15 week training plan that will not only get you to the finish line but also fit into your busy home and work schedule. You will also get valuable training and nutrition tips, and have access to our experienced coaches through email and in person by participating in our Saturday morning group runs. Also included is the weekly Shamrock Training Team Newsletter and a Shamrock Training Team technical t-shirt. Registration is open to local and out-of-town runners. So if you can't make it to our Saturday morning group runs, don't worry, follow our plan from your hometown. Register Now!

• Intermediate - If you're a runner who is looking to take your previous results to the next level, this team is for you. Our experienced coaches will guide you through tempo runs, track workouts and long runs. You'll receive the same great benefits as the beginner team above plus a training plan specific to your goal for the race. If you're ready for challenging workouts that will no doubt help you break through that plateau, you'll want to check out this team. This program is also open to local and out-of-town runners. So if you can't make it to our Saturday morning group runs, don't worry, follow our plan from your hometown. Register Now!

$95 - Does not include race registration.

For a do-it-yourself training program, please see below:

8k beginner training program
Half marathon beginner training program
Marathon beginner training program
Advanced marathon training program

For more detailed or personal training visit the J&A Racing website.