Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon, Half, Jr. & Fort Oglethorpe 5k

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Marathon Training Schedules

Looking for a training program to prepare yourself for the Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon?

Check out our 16-week training programs (download in .pdf) tailored to both beginner and experienced marathoners.

The 16-week training program begins the week of July 26th. Prior to the week of July 26th runners should build up their running to the point where they feel comfortable running a 10-mile long run. They should also be comfortable running a total of three days a week.

Before beginning any training program it is suggested that you consult with a medical professional.

Half Marathon Training Schedules

Looking for a training program to prepare yourself for the Chickamauga Battlefield Half Marathon? Check out one of the following 16-week programs:

• Beginner Program (download .pdf) - for walkers and runners preparing for their first half marathon
• Experienced Program (download .pdf) - for runners who have completed a half marathon and may be looking to improve their finishing time.

The 16-week training program begins the week of July 26th. Prior to the week of July 26th  beginning runners should build up their running to the point where they feel comfortable running or walking three times a week with a 2-mile long run. Experienced runners should be comfortable running four days a week with an 8-mile long run.

Before beginning any training program it is suggested that you consult with a medical professional.

Training In Chattanooga

Training Kickoff

Training officially begins Monday July 26. Celebrate the start of training with a Kickoff Event on Saturday July 24 from 6:30am - 10:30am at the Downtown YMCA (301 W 6th St, Chattanooga). Details on our CTC Fall Training Program Facebook group page.

Group Runs

Looking for other runners to train with in Chattanooga? Why not join our official training program designed to prepare runners for the Chickamauga Marathon and Half Marathon and Fort Oglethorpe 5k. All you have to do to join is show up at a group run.

The program includes weekly long group runs:

• Saturday morning group long runs – start times and locations vary and will include several runs at the Chickamauga Battlefield. Get the schedule on our CTC Fall Training Program Facebook group page.

Training Clinics

Looking for tips? We'll be hosting monthly training clinics to provide tips and answer your questions:

August 10th & 12th - proper running attire

• August 10 at 6pm at Fleet Feet (307 Manufacturers Rd Unit 105, Chattanooga, TN 37405)
• August 12 at 6pm at Fast Break Athletics (300 Cherokee Blvd Unit 105, Chattanooga, TN 37405)

September 14th - injury prevention

• Sept 14 at 6pm at Chattanooga Track Club Office (1014 Dallas Road, Suite #101, Chattanooga, TN 37405), featuring Angy Gean from the Center for Sports Medicine

October 7th - nutrition and yoga

• October 7 at 6pm at Chattanooga Track Club Office (1014 Dallas Road, Suite #101, Chattanooga, TN 37405), featuring Kristen Evans RN, MSN, FNP-C, Pn1 Internal Practioner and Certified Nutrition Coach and Yoga/Strength Vita with Posture Solutions

More details will be posted as we get closer to the events.

Facebook Group

Keep up-to-date on training with our CTC Fall Training Program Facebook group page

Training Resources

Get training advice and learn more about training theories by visiting these online resources:

• Runner's World.com - check out their training section to learn more about training for a half or full marathon, as well as general running tips.
• Active.com - explore their training guide and beginner’s guide to running
• Marathon Guide.com - check out their training articles & advice section to learn more about theories of training. Also explore their bulletin boards to get advice from other runners.
• Time-To-Run.com - check out their training sections to read articles on everything from the need for sleep to speed training
• CoolRunning.com - explore their training section to find training tips as well as articles on fitness & performance and aches & pains.
• RunThePlanet.com - you’ll find training & racing tips in their “training & racing” section.
• Running.About.com - find links to, and articles about, a variety of topics on running.
• RRCA.org - explore a series of training articles provided by the Road Runners Club of America
• Jeff Galloway.com - learn more about Olympic runner Jeff Galloway’s run/walk method for training and running a marathon or half marathon
• Hal Higdon.com - explore Runner’s World writer Hal Higdon’s articles and columns to learn more about training
• Cross training ideas - how to add cross training to your marathon training.

Sponsorship

The training programs are sponsored by the Chattanooga Track Club.