race ready training program

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train strong for your next half or full marathon

How It works

  • Apply

    Fill out a short application so we can get to know you and to ensure you will be a good fit for the program.

  • Accept invite

    You’ll be notified within a week of applying if you’re accepted. Complete payment and a few pieces of paperwork and you’ll be ready to go!

  • Start training

    Your first 4 weeks of training will be loaded in VDOT before you kick off training on Monday, June 10th.

who is a good fit for this program?

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race ready includes:

  • A semi-customized training plan for either a half marathon [12 wks] or a marathon [16 wks] in the VDOT training platform

  • Lifetime access to videos + other resources to walk you through how to execute every part of training with confidence

  • Private team Discord access to ask Coach Tammy questions + connect with other TW Training Team members

  • Access to live workshops for 1 year after purchase [~4/year]

  • Invitation to IRL team events [3-4 race weekends/year + monthly runs in Chicago]

what tw athletes are saying

  • "I felt fully prepared for the marathon in every aspect of it, from the weekly running and strength training plan to fueling and nutrition." - Calla g.

  • "From start to finish, Tammy provided a structured training plan and guidance that helped me exceed my goals in the 2019 Chicago Marathon. I beat my personal best by over 50 minutes!" - Richard t.

  • "Working with Tammy taught me to trust my own capabilities before scary long runs, and I gained a more positive outlook on those challenges as the weeks of training progressed."

    “I signed up for the Chicago Group Program because I wanted to feel confident going into my first ever marathon training season, and I knew that she could provide me with expert knowledge and advice along that journey. With Coach Tammy I was able to complete my first ever marathon! But even more than that, I’ve grown so much in mental resilience since starting my training with her. She provided reassurance after hard workouts and celebrated with me after strong quality sessions! Working with Tammy taught me to trust my own capabilities before scary long runs, and I gained a more positive outlook on those challenges as the weeks of training progressed. I knew that I was supported during my training and could reach out for critical feedback as well as calm reassurance when challenges did arise! Tammy is an excellent coach for anyone looking to gain confidence in their own capabilities and tackle their most audacious running goals. - Otyllia A.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Group Program is a step below Standard 1:1 Coaching, in that your training plan is not customized for your schedule or any individualized activities you’re doing. You also do not receive any 1:1 phone calls. Your paces and your starting point will be customized to you, though, as with 1:1 coaching. You will get guidance on how to shift workouts to accommodate your schedule, and we are always available for questions, but programming won’t take into account your individual scheduling details like 1:1 coaching does.

  • This program is for low-medium mileage runners, who will be starting their training in June running between 15-30 miles/week. The number of marathons you’ve run is irrelevant. Paces are customized for you in the platform, so all levels are appropriate, however, if you are a higher mileage runner or have zero base to start in June, this wouldn’t be a good option.

  • Outside of the monthly run + the team events during Chicago Marathon weekend, all aspects of this program will be done virtually, so you can live anywhere to participate! If you live in the same city as other teammates, you will have the opportunity to coordinate other runs via Slack [if you’d like].

  • Coach Tammy will be the primary coach for this program, with other coaches supporting throughout.

  • Yes - if you are training for a marathon the same weekend as Chicago [October 12-13], OR a marathon one weekend before [Oct 5-6]/after [Oct 19-20], you can apply for the program.

  • Individualized strength workouts are not included, but strength training is written into all plans, and there are a variety of strength workouts available in the team’s resources to support you. Cross training is programmed for some plans, specifically runners who are running low mileage or are injury-prone.

  • While it’s not required to have a GPS watch, it is very helpful. Strava does not give detailed data - especially for speed workouts - so coaches are not able to give as much feedback since we don’t have as much data to look over. VDOT syncs with Garmin and Coros and it makes it a lot easier to execute your workouts, as well. If you don’t have a watch, it will require more work on your end to input accurate data and give additional details so we can provide feedback.

  • Your coach will work with you to help you get back on your feet as quickly as possible if you were to get injured. If you are unable to complete a large portion of the training, you would be given a credit toward a future group program. No refunds will be given.