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:

Cooperative Performance & Rehabilitation 

Cooperative Performance & Rehabilitation provides rehabilitation for injuries and post-surgical conditions and performance training for amateur and professional athletes in a number of sports including running, golf, football, basketball, and baseball.  Its training program, RunWell, helps runners of all levels and ages attain their performance goals.  Click here to view the incredible RunWell training packages available. Contact Cooperative Performance & Rehabilitation for more information.

Joe's Team

Eugene author and coach Joe Henderson has helped marathoners for decades through his writings and since 2005 in person. Joe’s Team, sponsored by the Eugene Running Company, focuses exclusively each winter and spring on the Eugene Marathon. The group trains together each Sunday of the four-month program. For details, e-mail joe@joehenderson.com.

Eugene Running Company

Join one of the Eugene Running Company Marathon Teams to prepare for the 2012 Eugene Marathon or Half Marathon!  You'll receive excellent coaching, team uniform shirt, camaraderie and encouragement. Check with Eugene Running Company for more details.

Spirited Walkers of Eugene

Planning to walk the 2012 Eugene Marathon? Join Kay Porter, Ph.D and the Spirited Walkers of Eugene to prepare! Training begins in January, 2012. Contact Kay Porter for more details on this very popular program.

Chi Walking and Chi Running Training Groups

Chi Walking and Chi Running training programs designed specifically for the Eugene Marathon and Half Marathon offered by Keith McConnell, Certified Chi Walking & Chi Running Instructor.  For more details on these efficient and injury free approaches to long distance walking and running check Keith's web page at: www.drkeithcoach.com.  Groups meet on Sunday mornings or Tuesday evenings beginning in January, 2012.  These groups can also serve as training programs for the ACS's DetermiNation program.  

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 or visit her website:www.eugenerunningclub.com for more information on how to get your training started today.

Coach Jim's Training Group - Portland

Live in Portland and want to join a fun training group?  Here it is!  Whether you're putting yourself out there for your first marathon or a 26.2 veteran, Coach Jim's weekly free long runs are a great way to train. Fun people, fun routes, and a RRCA-certified coach each Saturday from various locations around Portland! >>More Details

CHARITY TRAINING PROGRAMS:

The Eugene Marathon partners with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training® (TNT), American Cancer Society’s DetermiNation and Girls On The Run SoleMates 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.

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