Train for Your Race

Last Spring I decided to try out the Run Minnesota training group and I was immediately hooked. I'd say it has been life changing! The coaches and other runners are all welcoming, supportive, and encouraging. Most of all they have shown me it is never too late to go after your dreams."

I'm so glad I took the leap to join Run Minnesota. I didn't know what to expect on my first group run, but I was pleasantly surprised at how warm and welcoming everyone was. The coaches were knowledgeable and generous with their expertise, and the structure of the program takes all the guesswork out of training, and works equally well for a first timer who needs a lot of hand holding as well as those who've been running races for decades. The group runs were my favorite part. Running is both hard and monotonous, but running with people makes those long training runs fly by, and the encouragement and advice gleaned from your pace group members is invaluable. Joining Run Minnesota has been one of the best gifts I've given myself as it has allowed me the structure and accountability to reach my goals, plus I've made a lot of new friends in the process.

It is easy to go online and download a marathon or half marathon training plan. There’s no shortage of coaches or groups that offer support here and there. But what we have at Run Minnesota is something so much deeper than just training plans or occasional meetups. Here, when you join a training cycle, you’re not just following a plan—you’re joining a community. . . . What’s even more remarkable is how adaptable and supportive this community is. Life happens—injuries, illness, or kids needing your attention—but our coaches and team leads are always there to help you adjust and reframe your goals. Here, success isn’t about a certain finish time. It’s about doing the best you can with what you have and knowing that every step is celebrated.