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FeatFirst Training Program

6PM Start - Rain or Shine
Seaford's Cedar Creek Park & East Meadow's Eisenhower Park


Training for Your First Half or Full Marathon?

Youโ€™ve found the perfect plan. The FeatFirst Training Program is built especially for first-time Half and Full Marathoners, with the coaching, structure, and support you need to cross the finish line with confidence.

5K and 10K runners welcome too!

Whether you're just getting started or pushing to a new personal best, our experienced coaches and supportive community will keep you motivated every step of the way.



When & Where


JULYWednesdays 6PM

Cedar Creek Park Field 4. 3340 Merrick Rd. Seaford


AUG-OCTTuesdays 6PM

Eisenhower Park Field 2. 1899 Park Blvd. East Meadow



What to expect:

๐Ÿš€ Helping You Reach Marathon, Half Marathon Goals or to a PR in the 5K!

FeatFirst is a structured training program designed for first-time half marathoners and marathoners, as well as ALL runners looking to set a personal best. This 16-week program includes weekly midweek practices, training plans, and race-day preparation.

  • Group Training Runs
  • Learn proper stretching, warm up drills, how to increase mileage and endurance and much more!
  • Discussion topics from nutrition and injury prevention to running gear
  • Emailed Training guides and handouts
  • Guest Speakers
  • All participants registered by Sept. 15 will receive a long sleeve tech tee with their names on the back - perfect for Fall training!
  • No age restrictions! If your child wants to learn to run, feel free to sign them up! We just ask that anyone 16 and younger is accompanied by a parent.

๐Ÿ“… Program Details:

Start Date:ย July 16 (16-week program)
Weekly Practice: One evening per week(hydration & electrolyte stations provided)
Location: Seaford's Cedar Creek Park & East Meadow's Eisenhower Parkย 

Training Focus:

  • Block Tempo Runs: 30-40+ min @ half marathon pace or 30-40 seconds slower than 5K race pace.
  • Progression Runs: 60-80 min progressing from easy pace to 10K/5K pace

๐ŸŽฏ Race Goals:
This program is designed to help you prepare for Fall races, including (but not limited to):

๐Ÿฅง Brooklynโ€™s Apple Pie Half on 10/11*
๐Ÿ’€ Queens Day of the Dead Half on 10/26*
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYC Marathon on 11/2
๐Ÿ‚ Suffolkโ€™s Fallback Half on 11/2*
๐ŸŒ Queens World AIDS Marathon & Half on 12/1
๐ŸŒŽ Queens Marathon & Half on 12/7

Have a different race in mind? Thatโ€™s perfect! Weโ€™ll help you tailor your training plan to meet your specific goal.

*Discounts on select races provided!


๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Select your Training Plan Option below:

Participants choose from three tailored training plans:

  1. Milestone Plan: Our low-mileage plan includes 3โ€“4 training days per week with structured walk breaks built in. Itโ€™s perfect for anyone aiming to finish their first Half or Full Marathon, and also a great fit for runners returning from injury or looking for a gentler approach.
  2. PR Plan: Designed for runners with experience under their belt, this plan features moderate mileage (4โ€“6 days per week) and is ideal for those looking to improve their time in the Half or Full Marathon. Itโ€™s also a great fit for competitive runners attempting their first longer-distance race with performance in mind.
  3. Podium Plan: This high-mileage plan includes 6โ€“7 training days per week and is built for serious competitors. Itโ€™s designed for those ready to fully commit to their training, with the goal of achieving significant performance gains and potential age group podium finishes on race day.

๐Ÿ”น Coaching Support by Olympian Jane Vongvorachoti and Team!

Athlete Engagement: Motivation, pacing, and individualized coaching support.

Race Prep & Community Building: Encourage weekend racing and help you stay engaged in the local running scene.

Total may vary, based on additional options, such as donations.

EVENT
PRICE
Training Program
$54.50*
elitefeats STEEL Member
$18.28*
elitefeats TEAL Member
FREE

*Includes processing fee

  • Our low-mileage plan includes 3โ€“4 training days per week with structured walk breaks built in. Itโ€™s perfect for anyone aiming to finish their first Half or Full Marathon, and also a great fit for runners returning from injury or looking for a gentler approach.

  • Designed for runners with experience under their belt, this plan features moderate mileage (4โ€“6 days per week) and is ideal for those looking to improve their time in the Half or Full Marathon. Itโ€™s also a great fit for competitive runners attempting their first longer-distance race with performance in mind.

  • This high-mileage plan includes 6โ€“7 training days per week and is built for serious competitors. Itโ€™s designed for those ready to fully commit to their training, with the goal of achieving significant performance gains and potential age group podium finishes on race day.

Teal & Steel Membership โ€“ save on this training program, future races and more!

Enjoy exclusive perks for beginners, walkers, racers, and lifelong runners.

Learn more here.


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Registration fees are used toward program expenses andย cannot be returned once you sign up.

ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

Nor are they transferable from year to year. Once you are signed up, program fees are used for program expenses and cannot be returned.

In consideration of accepting this entry, I understand and agree to be legally bound hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors and waive, release and hold harmless FeatFirst Training Program, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, elitefeats inc., and any volunteers and all Training Program sponsors and their agents, employees and representatives for any and all injuries, claims, liabilities and causes of action related to my participation in this event. I attest that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that my condition has been verified by a licensed medical doctor. I further grant permission to any of the foregoing organizations to take and use photographs, video, and recordings or any other record of this event for any purpose whatsoever.

If signed by a parent, the parent agrees to release and hold the above-named organizations and persons harmless of any claims which may be asserted by or on behalf of the entrant as well.

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