Run Far
RUN FAR is a 14-week (winter/spring) or 24-week (summer/fall) program to prepare you for longer distances and races like half marathons and full marathons. RUN FAR is open to all levels of runners!
From the start of the RUN FAR program, runners and walkers are grouped with others of similar abilities and goals. The RUN FAR weekly training schedule includes
3 different workouts, each designed to help the runner with pacing and endurance. Interval training, (speed workouts), tempo (pace running), hill running (strength), and progressively long runs (endurance) are combined with rest days and cross training to meet the goal results of the distance runner!
WINTER/SPRING: START DATE: January 09, 2021
Length of Program: 14 weeks
Starts January 09, 2021
Ends April 17, 2021
SUMMER/FALL: START DATE: June 5, 2021
Length of Program: 24 weeks
Starts June 5, 2021
Ends Nov 13, 2021
Program Fees
2021 Winter/Spring:
Returning RFY Members until Feb 11, 2021: $105*
Returning RFY Members Feb 11, 2021 and later: $125*
*Returning RFY Members who have been members for 5 or more years get a $5 discount
**Additional discount of $10 for all who participated in the Summer/Fall 2020
Program New Members: $125
2021 Summer/Fall:
Returning RFY Members until July 6, 2021: $155*
Returning RFY Members July 6, 2021 and later: $185*
*Returning RFY Members who have been members for 5 or more years get a $5 discount
New Members: $185
2021 Annual Pass:
Returning RFY Members until Feb 11, 2021: $245*
Returning RFY Members Feb 11, 2021 and later: $295*
*Returning RFY Members who have been members for 5 or more years get a $10 discount
**Additional discount of $10 for all who participated in the Summer/Fall 2020 Program
New Members: $295
Cash, check, or online payment only. No refunds or transfers.
Training Program Coached Sessions:
Saturday (long runs) 7:00 AM (Winter/Spring) – Piper Glen
Saturday (long runs) 6:00 AM (Summer/Fall) – Piper Glen
Saturday (long runs) 7:00 AM (Winter/Spring) – Midtown
Saturday (long runs) 6:30 AM (Summer/Fall) – Midtown
Saturday (long runs) 7:00 AM – University
Tuesday (speed work) 5:30 AM – Midtown/Piper Glen
Tuesday (speed work) 6:30 PM – University
Thursday (tempo) 5:30 AM – Midtown/Piper Glen
Thursday (tempo) 6:30 PM – University
Customized weekly schedule is provided with specific workouts based on the option the runner has selected as well as the race for which runners are training.
Pace Groups Supported: Sub 8:30, 8:30 to 9:29, 9:30 to 10:29, 10:30 to 11:29, 11:30+,
Run/Walk, Walk Depending on location and number of runners, additional pace groups may be added
Locations of Training: Piper Glen, Midtown, University
2022 Summer/Fall:
You may register online or by downloading the Run Far registration form. Complete the registration form and drop it off at one of the Run For Your Life locations.
RUN FAR REGISTRATION 2021 Summer Fall
Run For You Benefits
• A results driven running training program
• Customized, weekly training schedule
• Run For You performance t-shirt
• Weekly e-communications that include workouts, motivation, upcoming week’s schedule, and success stories
• 15% discount on apparel and nutrition and 10% discount on shoes at Run For Your Life stores while in the training program
• 10% Discount on Run For Your Life owned race events while in the training program
• Pre-run educational seminars on running topics including injury prevention, nutrition, hydration, and running form
• A program that makes running fun, safe, and rewarding!