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    Runner's Den Training Programs

    Runner's Den Training Programs



    Registration Coming Soon for The 2025 Runner's Den Fall Training Program!

    Program Starts August 2025!
    Each Saturday session starts at 6am, kicking off August 2025

    We are excited to announce the 14th Annual Runner's Den Fall Training Program
    Together, we will prepare for one of the Valley's best road races:
    The 50th Annual Phoenix 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | Marathon Presented by: HonorHealth Foundation
    Taking Place November 9, 2025

    Are you interested in running a great race but are new to the sport and not sure how to go about getting ready?  Maybe you are thinking of running your first 1/2 marathon but don't know which training program is best for you. Perhaps you are an experienced road racer and simply interested in finding a great group of folks to train with...

    If any of these descriptions fit you, join us for our 2025 Runner's Den Fall Training Program. We will again be meeting Saturday mornings, starting August (TBD) from Runner's Den in Phoenix and working with you to get ready for Arizona’s Original Road Race, on November 9, 2025.

    With the previous success of our Sport Walking program, it will again be one of our offerings this Fall. Do you enjoy walking and want to challenge yourself and improve your fitness? If so, Sport Walking may be for you! What distinguishes Sport Walking from casual walking and fitness walking is the element of setting challenging athletic performance goals. This program will prepare you to walk the 5K or 10K race at the Phoenix 10K.


    TRAINING PROGRAM OUTLINE


    We offer a general 10K and Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Half Marathon training programs in addition to our Sport Walking offering. Please note, these titles refer to experience level at the ½ marathon distance, not speed or relative competitiveness. Our goals are to help you develop on a healthy, injury free trajectory. With our experience, we sincerely believe this is the best supervised program available in Arizona.

    Sport Walking Program
    This program is offered to anyone interested in improving their fitness and is targeting those who can walk at least 1 mile continuously at a pace of 20 minutes per mile.

    10k Program
    This program is offered to anyone who can currently run/walk 1-2 miles with 50% running and has set a goal of completing a 10k (6.2 Miles).

    Beginner Half Marathon Program Qualifications
    This program is offered to anyone who can run/walk 3 miles with 80% running and has set a goal of completing a Half Marathon (13.1 Miles). This program has a time commitment of 3 - 3.5 Hours / Week.

    Intermediate Half Marathon Program Qualifications
    This program is offered to anyone who has successfully run at least 1-2 Half Marathon events. You should be able to run 5 miles non-stop at a conversational pace, and can commit to 3.5 - 4 hours of training / week.

    Advanced Half Marathon Program Qualfications 
    This program is offered to anyone who has successfully run at least 4 Half Marathon events. You should be able to run 8 miles non-stop at a conversational pace, and can commit to 4 - 4.5 hours of training / week.

    We consider each of the programs outlined above the minimum amount of time/distance you need to be willing to invest in order to be successful within that program. The outlined times/distances do not include daily warm-up, stretching, cool down, post workout stretching, cross training, coffee consumption or pre-workout rituals.

    2025 TRAINING PROGRAM BENEFITS
    Sponsors Coming Soon!
    • (1) FREE ENTRY to the 50th Annual Phoenix 5k | 10k | Half Marathon (Marathon Not Included) ($100 Value)
    • $100 Store Credit Towards any full-price purchases at Runner's Den or Sole Sports Running Zone ($100 Value)
    • A 13-week training program, beginning August 2025.
    • Demo runs from the Top Running Brands!
    • 2025 Runner’s Den Training Shirt ($30 Value, No Attendance Requirement)
    • Weekly Supervised Training Runs, starting at Runner's Den. Water stations and course marking will be provided.
    • Weekly email correspondence with program updates, reference materials and articles
    • 10% Discount on all full-priced, in-store purchases through 2025. *Excludes Gift Card Purchases
    • Access to the Runner's Den | Sole Sports Hospitality Tent on Race Day (PRICELESS!)

    In addition, for those participants joining us at a minimum of (7) weekly training runs, we will be providing

    • One pair of Technical Running Socks, up to a $20 value.
    • Additional Swag Items from our sponsors!

    TOTAL VALUE: $400+

    PROGRAM COST: $185 (Over $200 in Savings!)

    REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 300 REGISTRATIONS

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