Training Programs

Our expert-led, community-focused programs will help get YOU to your finish line in 2024.

Interested in learning more about Fleet Feet Running Club? Join us for our FREE meet-up every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Ruby's (429 E 3rd St, Davenport, IA). Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome.

All Programs to Include:

Monthly Educational Virtual Clinics
Comped Tickets to Year-End Golden Shoe Awards

Winter Warriors - January 9 - March 16
10 Weeks; Tuesdays @ 6PM, Saturdays @ 8AM

We'll spend ten weeks visiting 5 different local fitness facilities on Tuesday night. We'll visit each facility twice as we mix it up together when the weather gets rough! We'll also get outside for some cold miles as a group on Saturday morning. Winter Warriors is your solution to the toughest part of staying active and fit in the dead of winter. All abilities are welcome.

Spring Half Marathon - March 19 - May 25

10 Weeks; Tuesdays @ 6PM, Saturdays @ 7AM

We'll take ten quick weeks of coached, guided workouts to get you ready for a personal best at the Quad Cities Running Festival Half Marathon on Memorial Day. Options for beginner to experienced runners.

Beginner 5k - April 2 - May 25

8 Weeks; Tuesdays @ 6PM, Saturdays @ 8AM

Have you ever experienced the sense of satisfaction that comes with conquering a walk/run distance goal, together with like-minded peers? Running your first mile. Moving your body for an hour. Finishing a 5k event. If these things are new to you or seem out of reach, we'd love to invite you in to see what the fun is all about. Whether you're targeting your first ever 5K or returning to the activity after a hiatus, Fleet Feet has a beginner-friendly training program that will get you to the finish line!
This 8-week, coached, and guided program, offers a balance of run/walk workouts, cross-training, and rest days to gradually and safely increase your fitness to the end goal of a 5k. The group setting will provide the fun, motivation, and accountability needed to stay the course and enjoy your experience while accomplishing your goals!

Speed Development - April 25 - June 27

10 Weeks; Thursdays @ 6PM

This 10 week program is focusing on improving and strengthening your speed muscles. This program will meet once a week on Thursdays doing speed work. Each week you will receive an informative video with movements and strength exercises to promote speed.

Fall Half Marathon - June 4 - September 21

16 Weeks; Tuesdays @ 6PM, Saturdays @ 7AM

Together we'll work all through the summer preparing for the half marathon at the TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon. Your first, next, or best half marathon is ahead of you!

Fall Full Marathon - June 4 - September 21

16 Weeks; Tuesdays @ 6PM, Saturdays @ 7AM

Together we'll work all through the summer preparing for the full marathon at the TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon. Your first, next, or best full marathon is ahead of you!

Fall Ultra Marathon - June 4 - October 4

16 Weeks; Tuesdays @ 6PM, Saturdays @ 7AM

Together we'll work all through the summer preparing for the 50 Miler option at the Hennepin Hundred.

Fall Trails - October 1 - November 16

7 Weeks; Tuesdays @ 6PM, Saturdays @ 8AM

7 weeks of off-road exploring, touring the plethora of trail options we have right here in our own backyard. A great intro to trail newbies, or, a fun structure to keep the experts outside and on the dirt as the days get shorter.

Destination Half Marathon Training - November 12 - January 18

Running in the winter is hard, but with friends and a great race as motivation, we can accomplish it together. We'll take 10 weeks to train for an awesome destination half marathon: Austin International Half, formerly 3M. in Austin, Texas!