Training Options - The San Francisco Marathon

RUN365 Spring Training

RUN365 is the Official Training Program of The Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon. Based in the beautiful Bay Area, RUN365 has multiple training programs that meet in San Francisco, East Bay, and South Bay areas. Our Spring 2019 Training season offers 26 Week, 18 Week, 12 Week and 8 Week programs and is designed to get trainees ready for a full or half marathon distance.

USA Track and Field Certified Coaches and experienced pacers support runners throughout the training program to race day. From beginner to experienced runners, RUN365′s program is structured to improve fitness, speed, technique and strength. Athletes often come back to these programs for the community and friendships they have built along their training journey.

Features of All Programs

San Francisco, East Bay, and South Bay training locations. Trainees can run with any group and switch depending on what fits their schedules

USATF Certified Coaches paced group training on the actual BioFreeze San Francisco Marathon Course

3 group workouts per week (group run, coached track workout, and coached and paced weekend long run)
3 club runs per week

RUN365 technical t-shirt and hat

Detailed day-to-day training schedule with suggested workouts for the days you’re on your own

Team social events, such as post-run pub nights, family potlucks, and community runs

Weekly training e-newsletter with location specific weekly schedules and helpful hints about apparel, shoes, nutrition, foam rolling and recovery

Expert-led clinics on form, nutrition, GPS and trail running techniques

Nutrition/Hydration products supplied at each long run

Fully supplied aid stations on course as your long training runs progress

Special discounts and free product from sponsors

VIP tent at the finish line of the Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon – invite your friends and family to share your experience

Spring Training Program Options • January - July 2019

26 Week Program

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Overview
Get ready for your first half or full marathon or get back into running shape! We’ll get you to the starting line of your race confident and ready to take on either 13.1 or 26.2 miles. Designed for the “off the couch” runner, it’s perfect for beginner runners and those returning to training.
Kickoff Details
San Francisco and East Bay – Saturday, January 26th at 8:00am
Sports Basement Presidio (Map)
South Bay – Sunday, January 27th at 8:00am
Sports Basement Campbell (Map)

18 Week Program

Begins March 23rd

Overview
Returning from a hiatus from running and want to run a half or full marathon? Get back on pace for your next race with 18 weeks of focused training. New runners and half marathon runners are welcome. This session is designed for the runner that has a base of 6 miles under their belt and runs regularly during the week when this session starts. This program will help you fine tune your racing skills and help you meet whatever goals you set. If you don’t have a goal race but are just looking to run with a fun group of people, this is the place. New runners are advised to choose the 26 week program if the marathon distance is their goal. The 26 week trainees will be at this benchmark when the 18 week program begins – consider joining the 26 week session if you’re not quite here.
Kickoff Details
San Francisco, East Bay – Saturday, March 23th at 8:00am
Sports Basement Sports Basement Bryant (Map)
South Bay – Sunday, March 24th at 7:30am
Sports Basement Campbell (Map)

12 Week Program

Begins May 5th

Overview
Experienced runners looking for accountability to keep them focused for the half or full marathon race should consider this option. 12 weeks is the perfect ramp up in training needed as long as you have already been running somewhat regularly and are experienced at running half and full marathon races. This session is designed for the runner that has a recent 10k race under their belt and would like to train for a half marathon or a recent half marathoner who would like to train for a full marathon. This is not an “off the couch” training option. The 26 and 18 week programs are best suited for runners who have not run consistently for the past year.
Kickoff Details
SF and East Bay Kickoff:
Saturday, May 4th at 8:00am
Sports Basement Presidio (Map)
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South Bay Kickoff:
Sunday, April 5th at 7:30am
Sports Basement Campbell (Map)
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8 Week Program

Begins June 1st

Overview
The 8-week program is the last chance to join the group for some training and provides that last push from our coaching staff with a training schedule to hold runners accountable. This program is ideal for runners who has been racing/training on their own and have a current long distance run of at least 10 miles if training for the half marathon or 14 miles if training for the full. Experienced or advanced athletes who have been training regularly and would like a structured schedule may also consider this program; it will help fine-tune their speed-work and provide them with support on long runs to reach a specific time goal or PR at this race.
Kickoff Details
Kickoff schedule TBD

Connect with RUN365 and Get Training

Register today to join RUN365 Spring training! If you’d like to experience it first with a test run, join a free kickoff run or email customersupport@irun365.org to schedule.

Interested in RUN365 Training for your business? Contact RUN365 to discuss corporate wellness training options to help your employees reach their race day goals together.