Are you interested in walking or running in an Akron Marathon Race Series event but have no idea where to start?
The Tool Kit below will help you get moving towards your goal.
Completing your first Akron Full Marathon?!
Use this book as a guide so you arrive on race day ready to celebrate along the Blue Line.
Crafted to include each event of the Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health, our training plans are the perfect supplement in assisting runners to schedule their workouts leading up to each race.
When choosing your training plan, reference the race distances.
By sticking to these training plans, you’ll cruise across the Akron Marathon Race Series finish lines with confidence!
The Beginner Training Plan is built for those who are new to training or for those who have taken 2 or more months off and are working back into training. The plan spans 26 weeks which allows time to slowly build up the weekly miles. This training plan is intended for both walkers and runners.
The Recreational Training Plan is built for those who have been active 2-3 times a week for 2-3 months prior to starting the training plan. The plan spans 18 weeks and will prepare you for completing the race distance. This training plan is intended for both walkers and runners.
The Advanced Training Plan is designed for runners who have consistently run 4–6 miles, three times a week, for at least one year. Over 18 weeks, it prepares you to reach your goal pace for your September race through a mix of speed, threshold, VO₂ max, and race-pace workouts.
Before getting started, establish your goal race pace and know or estimate your current 5K and 10K race paces, along with the pace you can sustain for one hour. These benchmarks will help you determine the appropriate pace for each workout.
