MESA MARATHON TRAINING PLANS

Thank you to the Title Sponsor of our Sole Sports Mesa Marathon Training Programs:

Whether this is your first half-marathon or you are a veteran marathon runner, we applaud your dedication, commitment, and hard work preparing for the Mesa Marathon and Half-Marathon. As you approach race day with the enthusiasm and excitement that every runner feels leading up to such a tremendous accomplishment, we want to offer you some guidance on your training.

Preparing for any running event places increased demands on your body. Be sure to consult with a qualified and licensed medical professional before you start a training program for a half-marathon or marathon. Likewise, be sure that you have sufficient time to dedicate towards regular and consistent training for the weeks leading up to race day. There is no "hard rule" about how many weeks are required to train. Most training programs range from 10-16 weeks for a half-marathon, and 16-24 weeks for a marathon. The key to any training program, and your success in training and on race day, is your ability to devote sufficient time towards your race goal. Keep in mind your overall health, current fitness level, work and personal demands on time, and your willingness to "stick to it" for the amount of time you need to get race-ready.

Once you have made the decision to start training, you want your training plan to include the key components for any marathon or half-marathon program: long runs; strength and flexibility work; speed and hill work; recovery and rest days; easy/aerobic runs; and tempo/pace runs. More importantly, you want your training plan to have the right amount of volume and intensity for your race distance, your overall running experience, and your ultimate goal for race day.

The 2025 Mesa Marathon & Half Marathon Kickoff Party, Presented by HOKA, will take place Saturday, October 19, 2024 @ 7:00a From Sole Sports Tempe!

Training Sessions will meet Weekly on Saturdays at 7:00a. Locations will vary each week.

In addition to the Saturday Long Run Sessions, participants will have access to the following Group Runs:

Mondays & Thursdays @ 6:30p From Sole Sports Tempe

Wednesday Mornings @ 5:00a From Marcos de Niza Highschool

TRAINING PROGRAM OUTLINE

We will be offering the following Training Programs: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Half Marathon | Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Marathon

Our Goal is to help you develop on a healthy & injury free trajectory. From our Experience, this is the best Supervised Program in AZ!

Beginner Half Marathon Program

The Beginner Half Marathon Program is intended for runners who are new to the Half Marathon distance, or those who are coming off a longer hiatus due to injury or are making a return to distance running.

Long Run Distance will progress from 4 to 12 miles over the course of 16 weeks.

Weekly Mileage will range from 20 to 32 miles.

Intermediate Half Marathon Program

The Intermediate Half Marathon Program is intended for those who have successfully run a Half Marathon before, but are looking to improve upon their finish, have a more enjoyable training experience or ultimately wish to step up to the Marathon distance in the near future.

Long Run Distance will progress from 6 to 13 miles over the course of 16 weeks.

Weekly Mileage will range from 20 to 36 miles.

Advanced Half Marathon Program

The Advanced Half Marathon Program is intended for those who have successfully run Multiple Half Marathons and are aiming to set a new Personal Record at the Half Marathon Distance.

Long Run Distance will progress from 7 to 14 miles over the course of 16 weeks.

Weekly Mileage will range from 24 to 40 miles.

Beginner Marathon Program

The Beginner Marathon Program is intended for runners who are new to the Marathon distance, or those who are coming off a longer hiatus due to injury or are making a return to distance running.

Long Run Distance will progress from 7 to 20 miles over the course of 16 weeks.

Weekly Mileage will range from 22 to 45 miles.

Intermediate Marathon Program

The Intermediate Marathon Program is intended for those who have successfully run a Marathon before, but are looking to improve upon their finish or have a more enjoyable experience.

Long Run Distance will progress from 8 to 21 miles over the course of 16 weeks.

Weekly Mileage will range from 28 to 48 miles.

Advanced Marathon Program

The Advanced Marathon Program is intended for those who have successfully run Multiple Marathons and are aiming to set a new Personal Record at the Marathon Distance, possibly even qualifying for Boston!

Long Run Distance will progress from 10 to 22 miles over the course of 16 weeks.

Weekly Mileage will range from 30 to 56 miles.

2024 TRAINING PROGRAM FEATURES

• $100 Gift Card to Sole Sports Running Zone ($100 Value)

• (1) Free Pair of Feetures Technical Running Socks ($16 Value)

• (1) Free Hoka x Sole Sports Race-Day Shirt ($60 Value)

• 16-Week Training Plan - Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Half Marathon | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Marathon

• (1) Weekly Supervised Training Run - Saturdays @ 7:00a (Location Varies)

• Access to (3) Additional Weekly Group Training Runs

• Exclusive Access to the Kickoff & Celebration Events Powered by Hoka

• Exclusive Product Demos, Raffles & Giveaways Provided by our Sponsors

• Exclusive Perks & Celebratory Prizes at the Hoka Hospitality Zone on Race Day

PROGRAM FEE: $200

Limited to the First 250 Participants

REGISTER HERE