Fall Marathon Training — Bel Air
First Run
Saturday, June 14, 2025Start Time
7:00 amTraining Runs
Every Tuesday Every SaturdayStart Time
6:30 pm 7:00 amEnd Time
7:30 pm 8:00 amShare With Friends

Coach: Darren Thompson
Darren is a multiple sub 3 hour marathoner; He has completed all the Abbots Majors. He has been running/coaching on and off for 12 years. Also ran Multiple 50K/50 Mile races. He is from Northern England but comes with a translator.
Virtual Training
We also always offer virtual training options for full marathon training. We can individualize your marathon training plan or sign up for individualized monthly virtual training with access to an expert coach.

Sponsored by Altra
Description
Do you have a goal of running 26.2 this fall? Our marathon training program will prepare you to race your best – whether it’s your first or 50th marathon. Along the way you’ll learn about increasing your mileage, tempo runs, track workouts, hill workouts, recovery runs, nutrition, hydration, injury prevention, and much more.
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!
Fall Training will start mid-June 2025 through October 19th, 2025 and target a marathon within that time frame. If you are running a later marathon, please indicate so on your registration and your coach will work with you on developing a plan. Start and end dates vary by location with some locations.
Requirements
To safely meet your goal we do ask that you have a base level of running under your belt before joining this group. What does that mean? We ask that you are able to run/walk 8 miles at one time at the start of the program and are currently running at least 15 miles per week. This does not mean you need to be able to run the entire way but just that you are comfortable covering that distance. Are you not sure if you meet these requirements? Don’t worry ask the coach for your location! You will be surprised that most people meet these requirements and are able to join the group.
What To Expect
- SUPPORTED GROUP RUNS AND WORKOUTS TWICE A WEEK WITH PLANNED ROUTES, HYDRATION AND COMPANIONSHIP
- POSITIVE AND WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE FOR RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL LEVELS
- WEEKLY TRAINING PLANS
- ACCESS TO EXPERT COACHING SERVICES AND ADVICE
- 10% STORE DISCOUNT AT CHARM CITY RUN
- $20 CHARM CITY RUN GIFT CARD
- 15% OFF CHARM CITY RUN SIGNATURE RACES
- NUTRITION, GEAR AND INJURY PREVENTION EDUCATION
- ALTRA TRAINING PREMIUM & HAT
Questions
Do you have a question about our training programs? Email our Training Director, Natalie Ferguson, at natalie@charmcityrun.com and we will reply to you with more information.
Fall Marathon Training — Bel Air
First Run
Saturday, June 14, 2025Start Time
7:00 amTraining Runs
Every Tuesday Every SaturdayStart Time
6:30 pm 7:00 amEnd Time
7:30 pm 8:00 am
Sponsored by Altra
Description
Do you have a goal of running 26.2 this fall? Our marathon training program will prepare you to race your best – whether it’s your first or 50th marathon. Along the way you’ll learn about increasing your mileage, tempo runs, track workouts, hill workouts, recovery runs, nutrition, hydration, injury prevention, and much more.
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!
Fall Training will start mid-June 2025 through October 19th, 2025 and target a marathon within that time frame. If you are running a later marathon, please indicate so on your registration and your coach will work with you on developing a plan. Start and end dates vary by location with some locations.
Requirements
To safely meet your goal we do ask that you have a base level of running under your belt before joining this group. What does that mean? We ask that you are able to run/walk 8 miles at one time at the start of the program and are currently running at least 15 miles per week. This does not mean you need to be able to run the entire way but just that you are comfortable covering that distance. Are you not sure if you meet these requirements? Don’t worry ask the coach for your location! You will be surprised that most people meet these requirements and are able to join the group.
What To Expect
- SUPPORTED GROUP RUNS AND WORKOUTS TWICE A WEEK WITH PLANNED ROUTES, HYDRATION AND COMPANIONSHIP
- POSITIVE AND WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE FOR RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL LEVELS
- WEEKLY TRAINING PLANS
- ACCESS TO EXPERT COACHING SERVICES AND ADVICE
- 10% STORE DISCOUNT AT CHARM CITY RUN
- $20 CHARM CITY RUN GIFT CARD
- 15% OFF CHARM CITY RUN SIGNATURE RACES
- NUTRITION, GEAR AND INJURY PREVENTION EDUCATION
- ALTRA TRAINING PREMIUM & HAT
Questions
Do you have a question about our training programs? Email our Training Director, Natalie Ferguson, at natalie@charmcityrun.com and we will reply to you with more information.
Share With Friends

Coach: Darren Thompson
Darren is a multiple sub 3 hour marathoner; He has completed all the Abbots Majors. He has been running/coaching on and off for 12 years. Also ran Multiple 50K/50 Mile races. He is from Northern England but comes with a translator.
Virtual Training
We also always offer virtual training options for full marathon training. We can individualize your marathon training plan or sign up for individualized monthly virtual training with access to an expert coach.