Bel Air Marathon Training
Training Runs
Saturday TuesdayStart Time
7:00 am 6:30 pmShare With Friends
Coach: Darren Thompson
Darren is a multiple sub 3-hour marathoner; lately completing the Abbots Majors. He has been running/coaching on and off for 12 years. He has run 5 x 50K and has won or had a top-10 finish in all but one (got lost). He is from Northern England but comes with a translator. Darren also hangs out with Meb once in a while. :)
Virtual Training
We also offer virtual training options for half marathon with our CCR Training Anywhere program. Email training@charmcityrun.com for more information or check out our CCR Training Anywhere tab under Training.
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Description
Looking to train for a 2027 marathon? Our Bel Air marathon training program will prepare you to race your best – whether this is your first marathon or if you’ve run 20.
Each group will meet twice a week and receive weekly training plans via Final Surge from an expert coach and learn about long runs, tempo runs, track workouts, easy runs, recovery runs, hydration, injury prevention, and much more. Get ready to train for your target marathon!
Our Winter/ Spring marathon training begins December 12th, 2026 and targets marathons in March through early June.
Our Summer/ Fall marathon training begins June 12th, 2027 and will target Fall 2027 marathons. Training plans can be adapted to your target race.
Your Bel Air Half Marathon Coach is Darren Thompson
What To Expect
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Supported group runs and workouts twice a week with safety guidelines and planned routes
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Positive and welcoming atmosphere for runners and walkers of all levels
-
Weekly training plans and emails
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Access to expert coaching services and advice
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10% store discount at Charm City Run
- 15% off CCR Signature Races
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Nutrition, gear, and injury prevention education
- An Altra premium
Questions
Do you have a question about our training programs? Send an email to our Training Director, Natalie Ferguson, at natalie@charmcityrun.com and we will get back to you with more information.
Bel Air Marathon Training
Training Runs
Saturday TuesdayStart Time
7:00 am 6:30 pm
Powered by Altra Running
Description
Looking to train for a 2027 marathon? Our Bel Air marathon training program will prepare you to race your best – whether this is your first marathon or if you’ve run 20.
Each group will meet twice a week and receive weekly training plans via Final Surge from an expert coach and learn about long runs, tempo runs, track workouts, easy runs, recovery runs, hydration, injury prevention, and much more. Get ready to train for your target marathon!
Our Winter/ Spring marathon training begins December 12th, 2026 and targets marathons in March through early June.
Our Summer/ Fall marathon training begins June 12th, 2027 and will target Fall 2027 marathons. Training plans can be adapted to your target race.
Your Bel Air Half Marathon Coach is Darren Thompson
What To Expect
-
Supported group runs and workouts twice a week with safety guidelines and planned routes
-
Positive and welcoming atmosphere for runners and walkers of all levels
-
Weekly training plans and emails
-
Access to expert coaching services and advice
-
10% store discount at Charm City Run
- 15% off CCR Signature Races
-
Nutrition, gear, and injury prevention education
- An Altra premium
Questions
Do you have a question about our training programs? Send an email to our Training Director, Natalie Ferguson, at natalie@charmcityrun.com and we will get back to you with more information.
Share With Friends
Coach: Darren Thompson
Darren is a multiple sub 3-hour marathoner; lately completing the Abbots Majors. He has been running/coaching on and off for 12 years. He has run 5 x 50K and has won or had a top-10 finish in all but one (got lost). He is from Northern England but comes with a translator. Darren also hangs out with Meb once in a while. :)
Virtual Training
We also offer virtual training options for half marathon with our CCR Training Anywhere program. Email training@charmcityrun.com for more information or check out our CCR Training Anywhere tab under Training.
