2024 Winter Training Program
WELCOMING EVERYONE WHO IS PREPARING FOR AN UPCOMING HALF MARATHON or 10k!
PROGRAM DATES: JANUARY 6 – APRIL 27
16 WEEK TRAINING CALENDAR
Indoor RUnning available at the University MN Fieldhouse on 8 tuesdays for Tempo Tier Registrants
OFFICIAL TWIN CITIES TRAINING PROGRAM FOR GET IN GEAR!
This NEW Run Minnesota Training program is designed to prepare you for a fun and successful half marathon! Offering the option to train with a group or train independently. Training plans include multiple mileage options designed to meet the needs of everyone from beginning half marathoners to more experienced runners, twice weekly workout emails from your coach and a training shirt.
Winter training participants receive:
- a Run Minnesota shirt ($35 value)
- runner education sessions during the course of your training program. Dates, times and topics TBD
- $10 off the TCM Hot Dash 10 mile/5k registration
- guaranteed entry (runner pays) to Get in Gear Half Marathon registration
“I enjoyed meeting all the wonderful runners of all abilities cheering everyone on to their goals. Happy to have no judgement for not being as fast as anyone else.”
“I loved the coaches, the TLs, the other people I ran with – I made so many new running friends and it made it so much nicer to run for hours on end. I loved that its broken up into pace levels because then I didn’t feel intimidated. Everyone is so great.”
“I say this all the time but I could NOT have completed the marathon without Run Minnesota Training. I loved every class even when the workouts were hard and I was hot because I knew I wasn’t alone.”
” I couldn’t make the group runs because of my work schedule so I signed up for the Sprint Tier. Following the training plan in Final Surge was great and the biweekly emails from the coach really helped me understand the training .”
Winter Program
- Information Session: January 13, 2024
- First Group Run: January 6, 2024
- Get in Gear Half Marathon: April 27, 2024
- End of season party: April TBD
Registration is open to everyone preparing for an upcoming half marathon. Run Minnesota members save 20%.
We offer sliding scale registrations if your income doesn’t allow you to pay the full fee for Run Minnesota Training Programs. Please fill out the form here and we’ll reach out to you.
Run Minnesota Members receive 20% off training. The discount is automatically applied when you’re logged in to your membership account.
Is your group looking for a plan to follow? Discounts are available for the Sprint Tier for groups! Contact Sarah at hello@run-minnesota.org
Tempo Tier registrants will have 8 indoor workouts at the University Minnesota Fieldhouse.
| 1/9/24 | UMN Fieldhouse @ 6pm |
| 1/16/24 | UMN Fieldhouse @ 6:30am |
| 1/23/24 | UMN Fieldhouse @ 6:30am |
| 1/30/24 | UMN Fieldhouse @ 6:30am |
| 2/6/24 | UMN Fieldhouse @ 6:30am |
| 2/20/24 | UMN Fieldhouse @ 6:30am |
| 2/27/24 | UMN Fieldhouse @ 6:30am |
| 3/5/24 | UMN Fieldhouse @ 6pm |
Want to learn more before signing up? Attend our information session or an open run below
Program Information
WINTER
HALF MARATHON TRAINING PROGRAM
PROGRAM DATES: JANUARY 6 – APRIL 27
16 WEEK TRAINING CALENDAR
OFFICIAL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR
GET IN GEAR HALF MARATHON
(open to those training for any upcoming race!)
WINTER
10k TRAINING PROGRAM
PROGRAM DATES: JANUARY 6 – APRIL 27
16 WEEK TRAINING CALENDAR
OFFICIAL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR
GET IN GEAR 10k
(open to those training for any upcoming race!)
Program Fees & Descriptions
SPRINT TIER - ONLINE
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Training plan with multiple mileage options for various fitness levels
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Twice weekly workout emails from a certified coach
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Training shirt
TEMPO TIER - IN-PERSON
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Tuesday & Saturday supported group runs. Runs include water stops, route planning, coaches and team lead access.
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Training plan with multiple mileage options for various fitness levels
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Twice weekly workout emails from your coach
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Training shirt
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Pizza party on last Tuesday group run and complimentary beverage at end-of-season party
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Indoor Running at the U of M Fieldhouse on 8 Tuesdays
Meet the Coaches
Daniel Baron
2024 Training Coach
Coach Daniel took up running at the age of 40 when his doctor recommended “a little aerobic exercise.” Since then, he has run everything from 5Ks to 50Ks but specializes in a yearly spring and a yearly fall marathon. His continuing personal goal is a sub 3 hour marathon.
Daniel is interested in all aspects of staying fit, including strength training, cross training, sport psychology, and nutrition.
After a 27 year career teaching the German language and high school history classes, Daniel delved into coaching with the Edina Boys Cross Country team as well as gaining UESCA coaching certification. He is excited to coach with Run Minnesota as a past participant of the MDRA marathon classes where he met his cadre of great running friends. As a former teacher, Daniel takes an encouraging, as well as individualized, approach to help people be the runner they want to be.
Sarah Stangl
2024 Winter Training Coach
Sarah began running in 2011 as a way to get back in shape after graduating college. As a 3rd generation marathon runner, Sarah grew up attending Grandma’s Marathon each year to cheer on her father and grandfather. After joining RunMinnesota in 2012, she trained for several years within the Spring and Fall training classes. Sarah received her coaching certification from RRCA in 2016 and has coached the Fall Training class in 2017 and 2018. In addition to coaching, Sarah is also a past RunMinnesota board member, serving 2016 – 2020. Since 2012, Sarah has completed 38 marathons, spanning 20 states and several international races. She most recently has expanded her scope into trail running, having recently tackled the Superior Fall Marathon along the Superior Hiking Trail. Sarah holds high passion for running and inspiring others to find aspects in the sport to enjoy, regardless of pace or experience.