About this site

Upcoming Group runs

Buy shoes and apparel

Race Directors

Running routes/maps

Upcoming events

Area Race Results

Training programs
5K | 10K | Marathon
 

Advertise on this site | Feature your event | Send us your ideas | Contact us

THE MARATHON

Thinking about taking on the marathon? There's no shortage of information out there to help you get yourself motivated and out the door to put in those important long runs. Here's some sources we've found to help get you started:

Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide by Hal Higdon
Hal Higdon has served as the training advisor to the Chicago Marathon for many years, with special emphasis on first-time marathoners

Official Training Programs of the New York City Marathon. Great for beginners.
This site includes six sample schedules for the beginner to more advanced runner.

Marathon Training, from marathonguide.com
Advice, tips and calculators to help with marathon training.

State of the Art Marathon Training by Art Liberman.
Another great site for beginning to advanced training programs. Lots of information, answers.

Have ideas for this page? Send them to melgares@LetsGoRun.com
 

Manhattan Cross
Country Club

Manhattan Track Club

Blue Hills Adventures

USA Track and Field (Missouri Valley Assoc.)

Kansas Ultrarunners Society (KUS)

Area Running Clubs
 

This site has been developed in partnership with the Manhattan Cross Country Club, Manhattan, Kan.
The Manhattan Cross Country Club promotes age-appropriate distance running to encourage lifetime fitness and health. The Club is supported by private donations and year-round fundraising. The Club encourages principles of good sportsmanship, respect for teammates and a positive attitude toward self-improvement, confidence-building and goal-setting.

For questions regarding this Web site, send email to Webmaster.
© 2006, Manhattan Cross Country Club. All Rights Reserved.