Training
Marathon Training Schedules
Looking for a training program to prepare yourself for the Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon?
Check out our 16 - week training programs (download in .pdf) tailored to both beginner and experienced marathoners.
The 16 week training program begins the week of July 22nd. Prior to the week of July 22nd runners should build up their running to the point where they feel comfortable running a 10-mile long run. They should also be comfortable running a total of three days a week. For plans to help build up your training base check out Runner's World Smart Coach.
Before beginning any training program it is suggested that you consult with a medical professional.
Half Marathon Training Schedules
Looking for a training program to prepare yourself for the Chickamauga Battlefield Half Marathon? Check out one of the following 16 - week programs:
- Beginner Program (download .pdf) - for walkers and runners preparing for their first half marathon
- Experienced Program (download .pdf) - for runners who have completed a half marathon and may be looking to improve their finishing time.
The 16 week training program begins the week of July 22nd. Prior to the week of July 22nd beginning runners should build up their running to the point where they feel comfortable running or walking three times a week with a 2-mile long run. Experienced runners should be comfortable running four days a week with an 8-mile long run. For plans to help build up your training base check out Runner's World Smart Coach.
Before beginning any training program it is suggested that you consult with a medical professional.
Training In Chattanooga
Looking for other runners to train with in Chattanooga? Why not join our official training program designed to prepare runners for the Chickamauga Marathon and Half Marathon. All you have to do to join is show up at a group run.
The program includes two weekly group runs:
- Wednesday night mid-week group runs leaving the Downtown Sports Barn (301 Market St, Chattanooga) at 6:15 pm
- Saturday morning group long runs – start times and locations vary and will include several runs at the Chickamauga Battlefield.
Weekly groups runs begin week of July 22nd.
Training Resources
Get training advice and learn more about training theories by visiting these online resources:
- Runner's World.com - check out their training section to learn more about training for a half or full marathon, as well as general running tips.
- Active.com - explore their training guide and beginner’s guide to running
- Marathon Guide.com - check out their training articles & advice section to learn more about theories of training. Also explore their bulletin boards to get advice from other runners.
- Time-To-Run.com - check out their training sections to read articles on everything from the need for sleep to speed training
- CoolRunning.com - explore their training section to find training tips as well as articles on fitness & performance and aches & pains.
- RunThePlanet.com - you’ll find training & racing tips in their “training & racing” section.
- Running.About.com - find links to, and articles about, a variety of topics on running.
- RRCA.org - explore a series of training articles provided by the Road Runners Club of America
- Jeff Galloway.com - learn more about Olympic runner Jeff Galloway’s run/walk method for training and running a marathon or half marathon
- Hal Higdon.com - explore Runner’s World writer Hal Higdon’s articles and columns to learn more about training
Sponsorship
The training programs are sponsored by the Chattanooga Track Club and the Children's Hospital Foundation.
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