Training

Powered by Hope is honored to partner with the nationally renowned Galloway Group to provide you with the best training experience possible.

Whether you are able to attend our local training sessions, or follow one of the Galloway Group’s training plans tailored to your individual fitness level and goals wherever you live, you will love their unique, low-mileage, run-walk approach. This program is perfect for both seasoned athletes and beginners alike. And, it boasts a 98% injury-free rate.

Here are a few more details:

Local (Nashville Area)

If you live in the Nashville area, please join us for expert-led group runs and walks take place on Saturday mornings at scenic locations all across town.  And, new this year, we are adding mid-week runs and walks at a centrally located spot to keep you going between the longer Saturday sessions.  More information to come.  Additionally, select on of the training plans below to follow at home.

Kick-off for our local group training is Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 7:00 AM at Fleet Feet in Brentwood.

Out-of-Town

Don’t live close enough to join us on Saturday mornings?  No problem.  We’ve got you covered.  Based on your fitness level and goals, select one of the training plans below that fits your needs.  Then, get out your calendar and plot your course.  You’ll need to begin by the second or third week of January to complete your half marathon training plan. If you’ve already been training a while and plan to run or walk the full marathon, just pick up training on the week that matches your current mileage.

To really give your training a boost, we strongly recommend that you train with a buddy.  Research shows that it dramatically increases your chances of making a perminent lifestyle change.

Click here to get a complete overview of our training program.