The Official Queen Bee & Fall Marathon Training Program

Our professionally designed 15-week training plan has resulted in thousands of successful participant finishes over the last twenty years. Progressive by nature, each week of training will build on the previous, slowly, consistently and safely.

Training for a fall race that isn't the Queen Bee half? No worries, we've got your training covered. Our comprehensive and adjustable Fall training plans will allow us to customize for all major fall marathons.

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The Schedule 

Weeks 1-5 

Fit In: During the first five weeks you'll safely settle into the training routine, find a pace group, and build up weekly base mileage.

• Week 1: Kick-Off at Blue Ash for first Saturday training 
• Week 2: Gear Matters
• Week 3: Finding Your Way
• Week 4: Avoiding Running Injuries with Oxford Physical Therapy
• Week 5: Hydration 101

Weeks 6-10

Settle In: During this period you will begin to increase weekly mileage, add in some pace specific workouts, and focus on consistency.

• Week 6: What & When to Eat 
• Week 7: How Much & How Often to Eat
• Week 8: Food to Recharge 
• Week 9: Strong Runners 
• Week 10: Move to Recharge 

Weeks 11-14

Lock In & Focus: we will use this time to carefully hit our highest weekly mileage, longest runs, recovery, rest, race planning & staying loose.

• Week 11: Dress for Success 
• Week 12: Hudy 14/7KLongest Mileage Prep
• Week 13: Longest Mileage Prep 
• Week 14: Race Prep & Celebrate

Weeks 15-16

Focus In: the last couple of weeks of training are dedicated to rest, race planning, and staying loose. 

• Week 15: It Takes a Community - final week for half marathoners 
• Week 16: More Prep & Celebrate - final week for marathoners 

Training Details

Locations. Days. Times

• Fifty West Brewing
  • Tuesday, 6PM
  • Saturday, 7AM

• Fleet Feet Blue Ash
  
  • Tuesday, 6PM 
  • Saturday, 7AM

• Fleet Feet Oakley
  • Wednesday, 6PM 
  • Saturday, 7AM
• Fleet Feet Newport
  • Wednesday, 6PM
  • Saturday, 7AM

Fleet Feet Sunday Runners

• Sunday Mornings with Fleet Feet Sunday Runners Group from various local coffee shops

First Workout: 

• First Workout will be on Tuesday, July 2nd & Wednesday, July 3rd
• First Saturday run (July 6th) will be the Fall Training Kickoff at Blue Ash only 

Premium Experience

• Up to 3 fully supported weekly group runs and walks with Pace Group Leaders (on road support) and Head Coaches
• Optional social/self led runs out of Fleet Feet Newport location on Thursdays
• Fully supported routes with weekly turn-by-turn route cards, elevation profiles, maps, and aid stations on routes longer than six miles
• Exclusive "Swag Bag" backback filled with gear to get you through training in the summer heat 
• Complimentary pair of Feetures Elite Running Socks
• Social events hosted by Brooks 
• Weekly email newsletter with all necessary training information, coaching tips, exclusive events and shopping opportunities
• Post run Rooted Grounds Coffee
• Direct access to Oxford Physical Therapy for injury prevention and screenings
• MOST IMPORTANTLY participating in a group where you will be known by name, treated like family, and looked after by people who are truly invested in your success and happiness. 

Queen Bee Race Day Amenities

• Covered group meeting spot near the start line race morning
• Secure bag and gear drop area to keep your pre and post race items safe
• Post race celebration area complete with food, drink, snacks (much much more than the usual post-race banana)

Other Helpful Resources: 

• Our Training Program Safety & Weather Policy
• Training Program Refund Instructions & Policy
• Training Program Minors, Strollers & Dog Policy
• Training Program FAQ's
• Send us an email question