About the Long Distance Training
This is a coached training program based out of Fleet Feet Knoxville, built around a fall goal race in Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Workouts run twice a week, one on a weekday evening and one on a weekend morning, with hydration provided at sessions. Coaches also send weekly emails and answer individual questions throughout the program, so support extends beyond the runs themselves.
Before the program starts, there are a couple of informational evenings where you can meet the coaches and ask questions, each followed by an open group run. The first weeks of training come with in-store gear discounts, and participants also get access to exclusive savings through the program's sponsor.
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Distances & Start Times
13.1 Miles8/24/2026 08:00$120
13.1 Miles8/24/2026 08:00$90
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The half marathon pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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