Our Base Training package is for runners who want structured training in the offseason, those who are training for an early spring race and those looking for accountability and camaraderie.
This package includes:
6 levels of training plans ranging from 20 – 49 miles per week – the goal is to help you stay consistent and increase your training volume safely within a group setting
8 indoor track group training sessions (Tuesdays from 6 – 8 a.m. at the University of Minnesota Fieldhouse from January 21 – March 11)
Access to Final Surge for training plans, workout tracking and to Class Page for training info and details
Goal/buildup races may include Everybody’s Irish, Hot Dash, Ron Daws, Get in Gear, Goldy’s, Women Run The Cities, Brian Kraft 5k, Eau Claire, Boston and more!
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Join us for our free Winter Base Training kickoff run!
Tuesday, January 14 at 6:00 p.m. Impact Hub 825 Washington Avenue SE #200, Minneapolis 55414
This Run Minnesota Training program is designed to prepare you for a fun and successful fall 10 Mile, with the option to train with a group or train independently.
Hosted in the Twin Cities and led by certified coaches, Run Minnesota group training includes Tuesday and Saturday supported group runs, a training plan with multiple mileage options designed to meet the needs of everyone from beginning marathoners to more experienced runners, twice weekly workout emails from your coach and a training shirt. We emphasize teamwork along with the fun and camaraderie that can be provided through running with others.
We also offer an online training option for those who prefer running alone, those who live outside the Twin Cities and those whose schedules don’t align with our group run calendar.
Guaranteed entires are available to those in our training programs!
Program Fees & Descriptions
SPRINT TIER – online
$150
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120
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Run Minnesota Members save 20%
Training plan with multiple mileage options for various fitness levels
Twice weekly workout emails from a certified coach
Training shirt
Designed for someone who simply wants a training plan to follow. Maybe you’re an individual who wants to train independently or maybe your schedule just doesn’t fit with our scheduled group runs.
TEMPO TIER – in person
$275
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220
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Run Minnesota Members save 20%
Tuesday & Saturday supported group runs. Runs include water stops, route planning, coaches and team lead access.
Training plan with multiple mileage options for various fitness levels
Twice weekly workout emails from your coach
Training shirt
Pizza party on last Tuesday group run and complimentary beverage at end-of-season party
Designed for those interested in running with others! Whether you’re looking for camaraderie, accountability or in-person coaching expertise – this package is for you.
GROUP RUNS!
We offer sliding scale registrations if your economic status doesn’t allow you to pay the full fee for Run Minnesota Training Programs. Please apply here.
“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.”
Three training levels are available to choose from based on the average weekly mileage you have run comfortably during the month before the start of the training program.
Level 1: For those who’ve run 10-15 miles/week in the 4 weeks leading up to training.
Your mileage during training will range from 15-25 miles/week.
Level 2: For those who’ve run 15-25 miles/week in the 4 weeks leading up to training.
Your mileage during training will range from 19-31 miles/week.
Level 3: For those who’ve run 25-35 miles/week in the 4 weeks leading up to training. Your mileage during training will range from 23-38 miles/week.
There are 5 to 6 run days scheduled based on your chosen level. Calendars outline the training at each level.
Email: The Coach will use email as the primary means of communication with the class. On Sunday’s you will receive an email from the coaches regarding the Tuesday night workout and on Wednesday you will receive an email from the coach regarding the Saturday workout. You can email the coach directly with questions after the start of the program at coach@run-minnesota.org.
run-minnesota.org: When you join the class you will be granted access to a Training Page on our Website. ALL information on training calendars and weekly workouts will be added to the class page.
Facebook Group: The group is intended to be a forum for registered participants to chat with fellow runners. Utilize this tool to connect! Set up runs on non-class days or ask for recommendations. Any specific correspondence with coaches should be done directly with the coaching staff via email.
Text Alerts: Opt-in to receive text messages about unanticipated impacts on group runs -i.e. weather cancelations, emergencies.
Mileage starts at 6-10 miles and builds up to 11-15 miles.
Long Runs are a very important part of your training and should be run at a conversational pace, unless race pace is included.
Speedwork Sessions
Sunday email will provide details
The speedwork sessions start out with easy training runs to build your mileage base and graduate to optional faster paced workouts including strides, hills, intervals and tempo runs. Runners training for their first marathon or half marathon will be encouraged to run at a comfortable pace during workouts until they reach a conditioning level that enables them to participate in the faster paced training.
Long Runs: IN PERSON Saturday mornings at 7:00 am. These runs start at 12 miles and build up to 20 miles. The Long Runs are an essential part of your training and should at a conversational pace.
Tuesday Sessions: IN PERSON – Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Workouts last approximately one hour (sometimes longer). The Tuesday sessions start out with easy training runs to build your mileage base, and graduate to optional faster-paced workouts, including strides, hills, intervals,, and tempo runs. Runners training for their first marathon will be encouraged to run at a comfortable pace during workouts until they reach a conditioning level that enables them to participate in the faster-paced training.
Note: Spring Tuesdays start after daylight savings.
Coaches, Team Leads (TLs), directions, maps, and water stops will be provided for the running locations. Hydration stations will be 3-4 miles.
Runners of various levels will register for the Run Minnesota Training Programs. Determine what group is appropriate for you based on your training pace. Runners choose one of four pace groups based on their current fitness level. Here are approximate training paces for groups (what an individual can run comfortably for one hour):
Training Pace: 11:00 – 12:00 and up (4:45 to finish)
Training Pace: 10:00 – 11:00 (4:00 to 4:45)
Training Pace: 9:00 -10:00 (3:20 to 4:00)
Training Pace: 8:00 or under (3:20 or faster)
The distinction between these groups tends to blur as people gain fitness and reevaluate their goals. Today’s 11-minute pace goal may become a 10-minute pace goal later in the program. The coaches will help determine the best fit based on your current fitness level. It is better to start in a slower group than one too fast for you.
For the Tuesday runs, as well as Saturday long runs, we will meet at a variety of locations across the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
Run locations will be communicated in the weekly emails.
Sites may include, but are not limited to: Twin Cities Motion Center, Wabun Picnic Area/Minnehaha Falls Calhoun Executive Center, Lake Harriet Bandshell, Nokomis Community Center, Bredesen Park, the old Sears parking lot/ Finish line of TCM, Wirth Lake Beach, Minnetonka Civic Center, Parade Stadium, University of St. Thomas/ Summit Avenue, Veterans Park in Richfield
Hydration stations with water and an electrolyte beverage will be provided every 3-4 miles on Saturday long runs and there will be one hydration station at the start/finish area for Tuesday runs. One UltrAspire C2 cup (or equivalent) will be provided to all class participants. No paper cups will be available. Run Minnesota wants to be adequately prepared for race day and we encourage all class participants to practice carrying their own water on long runs.
Team Leads are a very important part of our training programs and ambassadors of Run Minnesota! Team Leads are the experienced and trusted runners in the group. They know the route, set the pace, encourage friendly conversation, and remind runners of trail etiquette and runner safety. They are friendly, welcoming, responsible, and experienced runners. We ask Team Leads to commit to leading their pace groups at weekly runs. Preference is given to those who can commit to the full session.
Team Leaders will receive entry to our training programs at no cost, Run Minnesota Apparel (Sweatshirt or Jacket and a training shirt), and a $75 Gift Certificate to a local running store.
Run Minnesota will further support Team Leads who seek coaching certification by reimbursing the cost of coaching certification and providing mentorship.
Beginning Running with Run Minnesota is an 8-week in person group training program designed to prepare you to run 3 to 6 continuous miles or compete in a 5K or 10K race. It is developed to encourage those who are just starting their running journey or are newer to running and who are seeking the support of a running community with informed training from a certified running coach.
Run Minnesota offers three free PDF Training Plans free with a membership. These plans are designed to help you to prepare to walk/run your first 5K or train for a faster 5K or 10K.
Join us for 8-weeks of group training, education, and camaraderie with the support of a community of other women runners. This program is developed to encourage those who are just starting their running journey and those who are seeking the next level in their running with informed training from a certified running coach.
This Run Minnesota Training program is designed to prepare you for a fun and successful marathon! We offer spring and fall sessions, with the option to either train with a group or train independently.
Hosted in the Twin Cities and led by certified coaches, Run Minnesota group training includes Tuesday and Saturday supported group runs, a training plan with multiple mileage options designed to meet the needs of everyone from beginning marathoners to more experienced runners, twice weekly workout emails from your coach and a free training shirt. We emphasize teamwork along with the fun and camaraderie that can be provided through running with others.
We also offer an online training option for those who prefer running alone and/or for those whose schedules simply don’t align with our in-person group run calendar.
Train smarter—and have more fun doing it. Run Minnesota’s Half Marathon Training program combines a proven plan, certified coaching, and an inclusive community to get you to the start line confident.
Options: Tempo (in-person) * Sprint (virtual)
Pricing: Sprint starts at $120 & Tempo starts at $220 (pricing increases as the program start approaches)
Join Run Minnesota and enjoy locked-in pricing as long as registration is open!
This Run Minnesota training program is designed to prepare you for a fun and successful half marathon. We offer seasonal sessions with the option to either train with a group or train independently.
Hosted in the Twin Cities and led by certified coaches, our training includes supported Tuesday and Saturday runs (Tempo), a training plan with multiple mileage options for everyone from first-time half marathoners to experienced runners, and twice-weekly workout emails from your coach.
Prefer to run on your own schedule? Choose Sprint (Online) for coach-led structure without the group-run calendar.
