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Spring in Training

The official training program of the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon, Dave's Spring In-Training Program offers personal coaching with a training plan designed to help you reach your goal. All plans start on Monday, January 5th, 2026. The Mercy Health Glass City Marathon, Half-Marathon, and Savage 5K will be the target events for all the programs. Each program has different pace groups to meet individual needs and dedicated coaches to assist each group. Join hundreds of other runners who enjoy Training the Dave's Way!
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Training Tilt Platform for Everyone

The Training Tilt app is such a fantastic tool for remote trainers that Dave's is now including the app as an option for anyone in the program as another training resource. One of the most useful features in the Training Tilt app is the interactive training calendar, where you can sync your Strava account or Garmin device. The Dave's REMOTE TRAINERS will receive weekly coaching advice and encouragement from Dave's Training Team through the Training Tilt Platform.
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BEGINNER HALF-MARATHON & 5K PROGRAMS

If you're aiming to complete your first half-marathon or 5K, Dave's Running Shop will help you reach the finish line with a detailed, 16-week training plan tailored for the Glass City Half-Marathon/Savage 5K. This plan gradually increases your mileage and helps you adapt to longer runs step by step, so you're prepared to handle the half-marathon or 5K on race day.

Before the start of the training program, you will receive a welcome email regarding the logistics. Best of luck and thanks for allowing Dave's Running Shop the opportunity to coach you.

INDOOR TRACK WORKOUT

You will meet on the BGSU indoor track on Tuesday evenings for the first 10 weeks at the Perry Field House on the Bowling Green State University campus. Here you will get out of the Ohio winter for a little track/speed work. After March 10th, the in-person program will meet at the Walt Churchill Track at 6:30PM for the remainder of the session.

SATURDAY LONG RUN

The most important part of any long distance training program is the long run. Every Saturday at 8:00 AM, we will meet at varying locations throughout the Toledo area to complete the long mileage required for race day.

Marathon Trainers will meet at 7:00 AM after January at the local metroparks.

PROGRAM PERKS

16 Week Training Plan

This program comes with a 16 week training program tailored to help you reach your goal whether only a 5k or a Marathon.

Weekly Structured Practices

Your training comes with two weekly structured practices along with indoor track training dates to keep in fit and at the top of your game.

PT Staff on Site for Workouts

Our On-site workouts have Mercy Health PT staff accompanying our runners so you get the best health advice to keep you fit.

Premium Entry into Races

By joining the Spring In-Training program you a discount on races like the Din-N-Dash and the Dave's Spring Training Run.

Training Tilt App Acess

Every member gains access to the Training Tilt platform which gives them Training Calendars, Video's, Recipes, and more.

Coupons on Shoes and More

Get special E-coupons on shoes and other accessories and apparel from any of our Dave's Running Stores.
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Get Your 2026 Spring Training Gear

Chilly weather and low light? This thermal hoodie helps you head out for a run before dawn or after dusk thanks to high-visibility design, Brooks GO₂ Warmᵀᴹ thermal fabric, and run-ready details including a watch window and thumbholes for added comfort.
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