JSRC Marathon Training Schedule

Main location for Marathon Training Program is Bodman Park in Middletown on Sunday for long runs. In addition groups are meeting at Manasquan Reservoir (email first) and also at the Spring Lake Boardwalk (every Saturday).

Winter/Spring Training Program

Program is geared toward the Cape May Marathon on March 30 but can be tailored to meet other marathons as required. We meet at Bodman Park in Middletown. Courses include varied terrain of dirt roads, hills and a very scenic course. Water stops are provided. Check the Group Runs Page for Directions to the Park. Note the following

10 - 12 Mile Runs start at 8 AM

14 - 16 Mile Runs start at 7:30 AM

18+ Mile Runs start at 7 AM

Tempo Run - Run middle 4 miles of the run about 10 - 20 seconds slower than your 10 K race pace.

8 Dec - 16 Miles

15 Dec - 10 Miles Tempo Run

22 Dec - 16 Miles

29 Dec - 10 Miles Tempo Run

5 Jan - 18 Miles

12 Jan - 10 Miles Tempo Run

19 Jan - 18 Miles

26 Jan - 10 Miles Tempo Run

2 Feb Monster Loop - 20+ Miles

9 Feb - 14 Miles

16 Feb - 10 Miles Tempo Run

23 Feb Monster Loop 20+ Miles

2 Mar - 16 Miles or E- Murray Todd

9 March - 10 Miles Tempo Run

16 Mar - Taper

23 March - Taper

30 March - Cape May Marathon

The following runs are also available for anyone who is interested:

Manasquan Reservoir

Take Rt 195 West to Rt 9 North toward Freehold. Make a right at the first traffic light and follow the signs for the reservoir.

In addition to the regular Bodman Park Sunday Run Marathon Training Program Jerry Convery will again lead a group of runners around the Manasquan Reservoir in Howell. Its a nice scenic course around the reservoir. You can run anywhere from 5 to 20 miles.

Contact Jerry for More Information

Spring Lake Boardwalk

A group is doing long runs every Saturday morning starting at 8 AM from the South End of the Boardwalk. Runs are from 7 to 20 miles. Info at jsrc@hotmail.com

Upcoming Marathons

Walt Disney World - January 5, 2003

Houston Marathon - January 19

Las Vegas Marathon - February 2

Myrtle Beach Marathon - February 22

Los Angeles Marathon - March 2

Shamrock Marathon - Virginia Beach - March 15

Washington DC Marathon - March 23

Ocean Drive Marathon - Cape May, NJ - March 30 -

If anyone wants to stay at the Hotel on the starting line in Cape May- check out the Congress Hall Hotel. They have special rates of $100 for the marathon. Call 888-944-1816 and ask for Marie..