Fleet Feet Buffalo Summer Training Program

Fleet Feet Buffalo Summer Training 2026
Begins Thursday, July 9th

12 Week Training Program

This is the Official Training Program for the Mighty Niagara Half Marathon & 5K

Join us for your Summer Training towards a Half or Stronger 5K!
Join our 12 Week Summer Training social training groups with coaches who will guide you through every step along the way with the support and camaraderie of Fleet Feet!  It doesn't matter where you are in your fitness, just get back to it and make new friends, reacquaint with old friends and do something for yourself.

To Learn More:
We are hosting an Open House Thursday, July 2nd from 11am - 6pm at Fleet Feet Buffalo (2290 Delaware Ave). Come in at your leisure to ask your questions and learn more!

Choose from the following 12 Week In Person programs:

• 5K 2.0 - "Get Stronger" at 5K (aka 2.0) - This is perfect for those who already can run 2-3 miles without stopping but want to go longer and/ore faster at the 5K distance and helps you get towards a 6-8 mile distance.  Perfect for those who run 15 minute/mile or faster.
• "Just Finish" Half Marathon Training (HFM) - This is for those who want to simply complete a 13.1 mile distance (Half Marathon).  Must be able to run/walk 4 miles straight at 15 minute/mile or faster and able able to run 15 miles/week minimum.
• "Just Faster" Half Marathon Training (HFM) - This is for those who want to complete a faster 13.1 mile distance (Half Marathon) then they have before.  Must be able to run/walk 5 miles straight at 15 minute/mile or faster and able able to run 15 miles/week minimum.

All training plans are flexible and designed specifically for runners. The 5K 2.0 plus Just Finish & Just Faster Half Marathon Programs are best for those 15 minute/mile or faster speeds.

Program start / End date: Thursday, July 9th to Thursday, October 1st

Goal Event: Mighty Niagara Half or 5K on Saturday, October 3rd or an event of your choice around that time frame

In Person Program Includes:

• Thursdays at 6PM at Fleet Feet Buffalo - Speed/Group Workouts with coaches.  This workout is not mandatory but a true benefit to your success.
• Workout Plan which helps create a schedule, structure and accountability towards your goal.
• Final Surge which helps deliver the daily/weekly workouts to your email each and every day, in addition to allow you to see the workouts in 2 week blocks on the Final Surge Platform, in addition to being able to record your workouts.
• Thursday Night Coached Workouts from coaches to help with in person training.  They will also be able to support you via email.
• Private FaceBook page is an extremely valuable tool to get to know fellow training participants, share training communications plus support each other along the way
• Motivation, support, advice and education from the coach
• Special Voucher with registration so you can get geared up with the best footwear, apparel and accessories from Fleet Feet.  Valid in store only at Fleet Feet Buffalo
• Fleet Feet Limited "Running Changes Everything" short sleeve technical top in Gender Specific Sizing.  Color Subject to Change due to Availability. Must register by July 9th to get the top.
• Insurmountable amount of support from fellow participants!!
• These programs will get you race or fitness ready for any events or personal training goals.

All participants will receive an effective and well organized training experience with coaches, online training schedule & log, emails & instructional information,  educational clinics, access to your coaches via email or Facebook, membership to a private Facebook training group page, and accountability! Details for your workout will be laid out in your very own training log that will be emailed to you daily.

We strongly recommend that you have had prior training before entering the Half Marathon & 2.0 Programs and that you have access to a Facebook account.  Recommended weekly mileage for the half marathon programs: 15+ miles per week and ability to run 5 miles straight. Recommended weekly mileage for the 2.0 program is 6-10 miles per week and ability to run 2-3 miles straight ( it does not need to be fast). For the summer months you are also required to carry water on your workouts.

Requirement: Possess a positive and happy mental attitude!!  This program is about YOU!  Your health!  Your wellness!  Your self care!  Just put everything aside for your workouts and focus on YOU!