Ogden Marathon Training Program

Ready to train for the Ogden Marathon? Congratulations, you are in the right place! Our training program offers various options to help you prepare, whether you're just starting out or looking to take your training to the next level. We provide the ultimate training experience for runners of all levels. Our program is designed to help you reach your highest potential with:

Top-notch, Experienced Coaches: Benefit from personalized guidance and expertise to ensure you're training effectively and safely.

Comprehensive 21-Week Program: Our structured plan will prepare you for success, whether it's your first 5K or your tenth marathon.

Community Connection: Join a supportive community that values encouragement and motivation. Build lasting friendships while sharing your journey with fellow runners.

Explore our training program tiers below! To participate in any of these programs, you must be registered for a 2025 Ogden Marathon event. Registration opens September 9th!

Kickstart program

• Perfect for beginners looking to start their running journey
• Focus on building endurance and establishing a solid running foundation
• Free 21 week pdf training program for Full Marathon, Half Marathon and 12K distance

Stride builder program

• Ideal for beginner, intermediate runners seeking to improve their speed and distance
• Includes varied workouts and techniques to enhance performance.
• Includes 21-week plans with beginner, intermediate, and advanced options for Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and 12k distances
• Tuesday night speed work training
• Saturday morning long run training
• Guided nutrition classes specific to running training
• Exclusive Race Day Fleet Feet + Ogden Marathon shirt
• Exclusive shopping nights at Fleet Feet
• Race Week Pasta Dinner

Performance program

• Tailored for beginner, intermediate and advanced runners aiming for competitive races or personal records
• Offers specialized training, including race-specific strategies and personalized coaching
• Includes 21-week plans with beginner, intermediate, and advanced options for Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and 12k distances.Tuesday night speed work training
• Saturday morning long run training
• Guided nutrition classes, with the opportunity of one on one meetings with licensed nutritionist
• Twice a month Orange Theory classes (Orange Theory is a one-hour, full-body group fitness workout that combines strength training and heart rate zone training)
• Exclusive Race Day Fleet Feet + Ogden Marathon shirt
• Nutrition samples
• Gift bag for race day
• Exclusive shopping nights at Fleet Feet
• Race Week Pasta Dinner

In-person running clinics

• Welcome & Let's Get Started!
• Meet the coaches
• Understanding the value of good running shoes, adapting training plans for sick days, training terms and definitions review

• The importance of what you eat while training for you race
• How to get the proper nutrition so you have optimized performance

• Injury Prevention
• Recovery
• Frequently asked training questions

• Mental strength, meditation/visualization, and goal review
• Race planning: pacing, fueling, and understanding the taper
• Running Nutrition and Hydration

• How to pack for the race, what to wear, and packet pickup how to's
• What does race day look like, ask last-minute questions

• Connect with fellow runners, ask questions, and have the opportunity to meet new friends and training partners. Training is easier when you have a community to support you!”
• Meetup runs on Saturday mornings