2025 Fall Endurance Training
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Fabyan Windmill at the Fabyan East Forest Preserve IL 60510 United States
REGISTRATION
Marathon Training - Coached (NOTE: $20 Discount for FRTR Members)
The price shown is the non-FRTR member pricing. FRTR Member discount will be applied during registration after validation of membership.
Half Marathon Training - Coached (NOTE: $20 Discount for FRTR Members)
The price shown is the non-FRTR member pricing. FRTR Member discount will be applied during registration after validation of membership.
EVENT INFORMATION
Join us this summer as we prepare for the Fox Valley Half and Full Marathon, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Naperville Half Marathon, and any other race you are planning to run!
Since our training program start in 1997, FRTR has helped hundreds of runners complete the Chicago Marathon, Fox Valley and many other fall races. We've helped both aspiring runners and seasoned veterans make it to the finish line, and we can help you too!
Our Mission – Fox River Trail Runners (FRTR) was founded in 1995 and is a 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit Corporation whose mission is to promote running as a healthy lifestyle in the Fox Valley Region while also benefiting our community.
If you are interested in supporting FRTR's mission, please consider becoming a member!
We built our training plans to provide a balance of miles, intensity and recovery.
We offer three plans for both the half and full marathon runners. Whether this is your first, fifth or fifteenth event we have a plan for you. Our flexible plans are based upon your race!
Our RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) certified coaches will help guide you to meet and exceed your goals.
Training plans are online using StrideOn Running, where you can view your plan on any Internet connected device. You can easily upload and update training runs and compare them to planned runs to track your progress.
We have group runs three days per week
- Wednesday night, 6 PM at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve
- Saturday morning, 6:30 AM, starting at the Fabyan Windmill at the Fabyan East Forest Preserve, Shelter #3
- Saturday group run includes multiple pace groups and hydration stops.
- Sunday morning, 6:30 AM, starting at the Fabyan Windmill at the Fabyan East Forest Preserve, Shelter #3
With our training program, you get free access to our private club tent for the Fox Valley Half/Marathon. This includes gear check, food, water, and Gatorade.
In addition, you'll also get a cool FRTR singlet to wear all summer!
Our flexible training plans can be adjusted for any fall full or half marathon. The "official" start dates for training are listed for each of the primary races:
- Fox Valley Marathon: Training starts Monday, May 19, first Long Run Saturday, May 24
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon: Training starts Monday, June 9, first Long Run Saturday, June 14
- Fox Valley Half-Marathon: Training starts Monday, July 7, first Long Run Saturday, July 12
- Naperville Half-Marathon: Training starts Monday, August 4, first Long Run Saturday, August 9
Don't see your race listed, let us know and we will customize your plan!
We offer three different plans for both the marathon and half marathon. Select the plan that fits your experience during registration.
- Blue Plan - Level 1: You will generally run 4 days per week. For a marathon, you will start with an 18-mile week including a long run of 7 miles, working up to a 41-mile week and a long run of 20 miles. For the half marathon, you will start with a 14-mile week including a long run of 5 miles, working up to a 25-mile week and a long run of 11 miles. In general, select the Blue Plan if you are new to distance running or have experience but need a more manageable load. However, if you have a good or significant mileage base and can manage a greater load, consider an Orange or Purple Plan.
- Orange Plan - Level 2: For a marathon, you will run 5 days per week, starting with a 24-mile week including a long run of 9 miles, working up to a 49-mile week including a long run of 20 miles. For the half marathon, you will run 4-5 days per week, starting with a 23-mile week including a long run of 7 miles, working up to a 30-mile week and a long run of 12 miles. Consider this plan if you have a good mileage base and have some experience as a distance runner.
- Purple Plan - Level 3: This plan calls for running 5 days a week. For a marathon, you will start with a 29-mile week including a long run of 10 miles, working up to a 53-mile week and a long run of 20 miles. For the half marathon, you will start with a 29-mile week including a long run of 9 miles, working up to a 38-mile week and a long run of 14 miles. Consider this plan if you have a significant mileage base and are an experienced distance runner or have endurance racing experience.
Experience is not necessary, but in order to enhance your opportunity for success, we strongly encourage you to have an adequate training base in place before entering the program. We recommend the following:
Marathoners
- Running consistently for at least one year
- Running at least 18 miles per week on a regular basis
- Completed one run of 6 miles or more within the previous month
Half Marathoners
- Running at any pace two to three days a week (see starting mileage above)
- Completed one run of 4 miles or more within the previous month
Event contact: Training Director
Email: training@foxrivertrailrunners.org
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