Track Wednesdays!
Wednesday Morning: Track workout will be at Roosevelt High School starting May 22nd at 6:00 AM
Wednesday Evening: Track workout will be at Hoover High School every Wednesday at 7:00pm. There will be popsicles!
Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for updates! Location and times may change weekly.
We will go through the end of September!
Summer/Fall Training Group (Roads)
The Capital Striders Summer and Fall Training Group is designed to prepare runners of all skill levels for the fall racing season. Whether you’re training for the IMT Des Moines Marathon or Half Marathon, running shorter distances, maintaining a base or just want to meet fellow runners, this training group is for you. All paces are welcome, encouraged and will be supported along the route.
Saturday morning training group runs will follow the training plan outlined below. Capital Striders’ membership is encouraged but not required to participate in the training group. Your membership helps cover the cost of water, Gatorade, and other expenses required to host these activities.
We ask that all participants sign a 2024 waiver.
Routes/Maps
The distance and elevation changes of the routes will gradually increase from week to week to assist you in your preparation for a fall marathon or half marathon distance. You can receive the routes/maps each week by subscribing to our weekly email blast at training@capitalstriders.org
Time / Location
Each week, the run will begin at 7:30 a.m. Starting locations vary - see schedule below. Locations and distances are subject to change. Please check our newsletter and Facebook pages for weekly updates or changes.
2024 Schedule -
Date Long Distance Short Distance Starting Location
June 8 7.5 miles 5 miles Fitness Sports (Johnston Location)
June 15 10 miles 6 miles Summer Kickoff/Burrito run @ Waterworks Park
June 22 12 miles 7 miles Raccoon River Park (Dog Park)
June 29 13 miles 8 miles Fitness Sports (Clive Location)
July 6 14 miles 8 miles Water Works Park (This run will be UNSUPPORTED - i.e., no water)
July 13 15 miles 9 miles Fleet Feet
July 20 16 miles 10 miles Kinetic Edge
July 27 12 miles 8 miles Raccoon River Park (Dog Park)
August 3 18 miles 11 miles Water Works Park
August 10 20 miles 12 miles Raccoon River Park (Dog Park)
August 17 16 miles 10 miles Fleet Feet
August 24 20 miles 13 miles Kinetic Edge
August 31 14 miles 9 miles Fitness Sports (Clive Location) - Pancake breakfast after hosted by Fitness Sports!
September 7 22 miles 14 miles Water Works Park
September 14 16 miles 12 miles Raccoon River Park (Dog Park)
September 21 No Run! Join us at Capital Pursuit!
September 28 15 miles 10 miles Water Works Park
October 5 14 miles 9 miles Raccoon River Park (Dog Park)
October 12 13 miles 8 miles Fitness Sports (Clive Location) (Pace Team Meet & Greet)
And If That’s Not Enough…
If you’re looking for just a couple of more miles to add onto your weekly Saturday runs..
For Winter training runs, try the maps listed below – all of these routes also start and end at Meredith Hall on the Drake campus.
For Summer Training runs, the loop around Grey's Lake is 1.9 miles.
Who Can Participate?
All are welcome! We encourage runners of all paces and abilities to join us. We only ask that you make sure you are medically able and have a fitness level commensurate for the distance you will be running. We ask all participants complete this release form and bring it to your first run. Remember, your safety is ultimately your responsibility. Runners please make sure to sign the updated 2023 waiver and bring it along, we will also have a few copies at each run.
Questions & Info
Interested in helping out, receiving a weekly e-mail announcement about each run, if you have a question about the training sessions?
Contact: training@capitalstriders.org
Year Round (Trails)
Click here --> CS Turkeys to learn more about our trail group. They meet on Tuesdays and Sundays.