Half & Full Marathon Training

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Half & Full Marathon training is challenging, but Fleet Feet Columbus’s MIT (Marathoner-in-Training) will provide you the support, community, and accountability you need to reach the finish line.

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Since 2001, over 30,000 finished lines have been crossed through MIT, and over 9,000,000 miles logged by our participants!

 

In 2024, MIT trained over 750 runners and walkers for Spring & Fall races, and we are so excited to support our next cohort of athletes in 2025.

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As Columbus’s premier group training program, MIT has helped tens of thousands of runners and walkers successfully complete their goals. Whether you’re new to this whole running thing or an experienced marathoner, our program provides training programs to meet you where you’re at.

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At MIT, you’ll never have to go it alone. Your pace group coaches and fellow participants will motivate, inspire, and empower you to become a version of yourself that can accomplish anything you set your mind to.

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Your MIT training program is led by experienced coaches and mentors who have years of proven racing and coaching success.

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2025 Winter/Spring Training for Spring Races Kicks off on January 4th, 2024!

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Description
Group training program for Cap City Half Marathon & Glass City Marathon (Winter/Spring Season) Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Half & Full Marathon (Summer/Fall Season).

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Dates
 

MIT Annual Membership (Beginner & Intermediate  Training Program): January 4th - October 19th, 2025

**EDGE Annual Membership (Advanced Training Program): January 4th - October 19th, 2025

Winter/Spring Training Season: January 4th - April 27, 2025

Summer/Fall Training Season: June 21st - October 19th, 2025

 

Weekly Group Training Runs
 

• Saturdays at 8:00am - LONG RUN GROUP TRAINING

• Wednesdays at 6:30pm - GRIT WORKOUTS (Track, Intervals, Hills, Strength)

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Run Locations

Our workout locations vary on a weekly basis. They are centrally located in Columbus, OH (Downtown, Clintonville, Upper Arlington) and surrounding suburbs (Worthington, Lewis Center, Westerville, Gahanna, etc.)

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Program Benefits​

• 6-week, Pre-Season Guide to help prepare you for the training season (Released in mid-November)

• 18-week training plan with 3 different experience level options (Beginner, Intermediate, and EDGE Advanced Training*) (Released in mid-November).

• Weekly educational & motivational newsletters with content curated by our team of coaches and top-tier medical professionals

• Group training long runs (Saturdays) with 15 pace groups (run, run/walk interval, and walk)

• Coach-led "GRIT Workouts" (Wednesdays). These workouts focus on building grit, strength and speed. Workout types include track work, hill repeats, intervals, etc., and are designed for runners and walkers of all skill levels.

• Hydration support at group workouts (Water & Gatorade Endurance)

• Fit For Life Physical Therapy Injury Hotline & 48-hour care guarantee

• Exclusive discounts on Fleet Feet Columbus Races & M3S Races

• Race Day Perks

• 10% OFF at all Fleet Feet Columbus Store Locations

• Mid-season volunteer opportunities and social events

 

*Training plan adjustments for other Spring or Fall races are available by request. Email hannah@fleetfeetcolumbus.com.

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**EDGE Advanced Training Program is for experienced marathoners looking to intensify their training in the pursuit of aggr time or distance goals (Sub 3:00hr marathon, Boston Qualifiers, Ultramarathons, etc.). For additional information, please email hannah@fleetfeetcolumbus.com.
 

 

MIT SWAG:

Seasonal Members will receive their choice of a tech shirt or tech singlet.

Annual members (MIT & EDGE) receive a cozy MIT Sweatshirt AND their choice of a tech shirt or tech singlet.
 

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Important Program Dates: Winter/Spring 2025
 

January 2 - MIT Info Session - Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse at 6:00pm

January 4 - MIT Season Kickoff Long Run & Celebration

January 8 - First MIT Grit Workout Wednesday

April 26th - RACE DAY! Cap City Half Marathon

April 27th - RACE DAY! Glass City Toledo Marathon 

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Cost

MIT Group Training = $130/season, or $240 for the full year.

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