Train the Dave's Way
COACHING RUNNERS & WALKERS THROUGHOUT NORTHWEST OHIO
Get Faster. Go Farther. Feel Better. Each multi-week training program is uniquely designed with all types of runners in mind, and we support the run-walk community as well. Dave’s Training Programs are a great way to connect with other athletes and train with runners of all ages, experience levels, and abilities. Whether you’ve been running for a long time or you’re just starting out, let Dave’s help you make your next race your fastest and most rewarding. — Let's go!
DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS, WEEKEND WARRIORS & SEASONED RUNNERS
FIRST TIMERS
If you’re new to running, looking to transition from walking or just complete your first 5k race, this program is for you. Dave’s Coaches will get you from the couch to the finish line with a detailed plan that gradually builds you from walking to running.
WEEKEND WARRIORS
For those who have experience with running, but have dreams of running faster and want help on how to achieve it. These Dave’s programs will build upon your base to make you a stronger and faster runner. Our coaches will motivate you with a detailed training program and fun atmosphere.
RACERS
Do you dream of running a gold-standard, sub-20 minute 5k and need a structured training plan to get you there? This program will push and encourage you to your fastest pace while having a lot of fun getting there. With a supportive coaching staff and training alongside like-minded individuals, you can achieve that gold standard.
GO FARTHER • 26.2 MILES OR 13.1 MILES
MARATHON & HALF MARATHON TRAINING
Comprehensive Training Plan • Two Weekly Organized Group Workouts • Mercy Health PT Support Trackside • Remote Training Option• Dave's Running Shop Store Discounts
Dave's is proud to be the official training program of the springtime Mercy Health Glass City Marathon (GCM), and will get you ready to toe-the-line at the prestigious Boston Marathon too. Our fall training programs will get you ready for races like the Churchill's Half Marathon, Columbus, Detroit, Indy, and other regional marathons. Stop into one of the four convenient Dave's Running Shop locations to get fitted for everything you need to get to the start line.
DAVE'S PERSONAL TRAINING — 5K TO 50K
Do you have a big race on the calendar but no training plan to prepare yourself for a top performance? Dave's has an individualized program that is tailored to your goals and abilities for any race distance from 5K to 50K. What sets this program apart from the other online training programs? A personalized training plan and feedback from a live coach to support you up to race day! Dave's Training Director will be your online coach who will create a specific plan based on a running profile you complete before training begins. All of Dave's remote programs are powered by the Training Tilt platform; its interactive training calendar will connect you, your coach, and all your training stats.
DAVE'S MILEAGE CHALLENGE
The mileage challenge is designed to track how many purposeful running, biking, and’or walking miles you can accumulate for the calendar year. There is a virtual course map that begins in Niagra Falls, Canada, and winds its way across North America until it finishes in Mexico City, Mexico (4,084 total miles). Complete the entire course, or as far as you can get in 2024 because it's all about getting motivated to move those legs. You receive your own "Dave's Movement Passport" at Dave's Running Shop or Cyclewerks. Each of the 40 MileStops/Challenges has the location and mileage total. When you hit a MileStop, just bring your passport to any Dave’s or CycleWerks location to get it stamped.