"Terrence undoubtedly was the most influential force in my athletic career. When I was looking for a professional coach his vast knowledge, expertise, and professionalism went above and beyond any other coach. He developed me from a national caliber Steeplechaser, and molded me into a runner who was top-10 world-ranked in the 800m, 1500m and 3k Steeplechase. I am forever grateful for the 9 years he coached me. He inspired me to become a coach myself, and remains my mentor to this day.”

Anna Willard

US Olympian & World Champs Finalist

TRAINING PLANS FOR ALL YOUR RACE NEEDS

  • 5K

    Is just finishing the race no longer enough? Are you ready to test the limits? If so, then it’s time to see how fast you can go. Check out one of these great training plan options. For more info.

  • 10K

    Have you gotten as fast as you can by just running? Ready for an organized and methodical approach to a faster 10k? One of our 12 week programs is sure to get you across the finish line faster than ever. For more info.

  • HALF MARATHON

    Whether this is a stepping stone to your next marathon or your Mt Everest, being successful over the 13.1 mile distance takes a well thought out plan. We have programs that will guide you every step of the way. For more info.

  • MARATHON

    Training for the marathon doesn’t have to be a heroic pursuit - it just needs a heroic training program. This is where we come in. Let us get you to the starting line oozing with confidence from a build up like no other. Our years of experience in training marathon runners will be just what you need to make your next 26.2 miles be your best one ever. For more info.

  • BASE TRAINING

    Are you looking to get back in shape but want to do more than just easy running? Our “Beyond Base Training” programs will help to keep you motivated and get your fitness on point. Before you can be “race” fit you need to be “base” fit. We can get you there. For more info.

  • Specific Block

    Are you looking to improve a specific part of your running game? Do you need a boost in your aerobic endurance? Want to improve your lactate threshold speed? Increase your VO2 max capacity? Check out my specific block training programs to improve all of these & more.

“Coach Mahon’s training is highly specialized and designed with an athlete’s strengths, weaknesses, and fitness goals in mind. Under his coaching, I reached some of the highest ideals in sport, and on some days even surprised myself with the fitness I rose to following his program.”

Deena Kastor

Olympic Medalist

US Marathon Champion

1st US Woman sub 2:20 Marathon

  • Programs for intermediate, experienced & advanced runners

  • Detailed training instructions to get you through each run

  • Monitor training via heart rate, pace & training stress scores

  • All plans include free Training Peaks account

  • Workouts sync with most popular apps & devices

  • One time purchase. No subscriptions required.

FAQs

How will I receive my training plan?

All programs are located on TrainingPeaks. You’ll receive your program on your account upon purchase. You can then apply it to your training calendar & off you go. If you don’t currently have access to Training Peaks you can sign up for free account & then access your plan.

What if I choose the wrong level of plan?

If after selecting the training plan you decide that it is not right for you then we can change it to another one for the same race distance if done within the first 10 days of purchase. Just email us with what program you want to change to and we can sort that out on Training Peaks and get you back running.

Can I train with others while following my personal program?

We know that having a running community is one of the greatest things about being a runner. We don’t want to take away from that experience. The easier Zone 1,  Zone 2 & long run days can be the best ones to meet up for some company. It makes the time go by much faster. If you do meet up on the harder workout days we suggest running with your friends for warm ups & warm downs, but it’s best to stick to your own pace zones & time intervals.

What if I miss a workout or can’t train that day?

We are all human and we live in the real world. For almost everyone that means it will be inevitable that you can’t run a harder session on the assigned day in the plan due to illness, soreness, or just life stuff. It happens. Our recommendation is to put it in on the following day if possible and then space out the rest of the week accordingly until you can get back on track. If you do get sick then we suggest just skipping the hard days altogether until you feel 100% and then pick up the program again when healthy. The main thing is to not do back to back hard running days. It is better to skip a workout and move on to the next one then potentially get sick or injured from working too hard.

Why Should You choose One of our training plans?

Terrence Mahon’s 20 years of elite coaching experience is second to none. If you are looking for a methodical approach to training that is goal oriented, battle tested and is trusted by professional athletes from around the world then this is the program for you.

What is the weekly training breakdown Look like?

Most training weeks will have a shorter higher intensity interval day, a longer aerobic interval day and a long run. The in between days will focus on building out your general endurance in Zone 1 or 2 like most other programs, but with a specific emphasis on both speed and effort. The total volume for each day will depend on the program you choose, your experience level and your racing goals.

Can I do other races while training for my goal race?

Yes, you can definitely insert races into your schedule. Races are a good way to test your fitness so long as you don’t do too many of those hard efforts in the build up. The easiest way to put in a race on the calendar is to skip the hard workout that is listed closest to the race day and fill it in with an easy Zone 1 or 2 run or an off day. This will make sure that you can be rested and ready to give a good effort in the build up races. 

Is it ok to do strength training while following the running plan?

Yes. It is ok to also follow a lifting program while training for a race and is often recommended to help improve your fitness gains. If you do follow a specific strength program that works with heavy resistance training then we recommend doing those following the “hard” running days. Also, it is best to have at least one low intensity day both in running and with your strength program before doing your next hard run session to insure proper recovery time.