• Weekly long runs as a training group with coaching throughout the course
  
• Coaching on site each week of training and available throughout the program to guide your training and help you determine your training pace
  
• Educational training clinic on the first night of training
  
• 16-week training program developed by endurance specialists with three different experience levels to follow
  
• Guidance on nutritional information to fuel your marathon
  
• Program T-Shirt
  
[*]Beverage and snack following the weekly training session

August 15th - November 3rd

National Institute for Fitness and Sport:
Wednesdays at 6:00 am or 6:00 pm
250 University Boulevard - Downtown in White River State Park, on the campus of IUPUI

NIFS fall training program prepares you for the Monumental Marathon and half marathon on November 3, 2018 by providing you with a 12-week training program and weekly long runs with a training coach.

NOTE: Full Marathon participants must have a running base of at least 8 miles per week prior to start of training. Half marathon runners must have a running base of at least 6 miles prior to start of training. You should also be able to run/walk an average pace of 15 minutes/mile.

The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) is a not-for-profit organization governed by a board of trustees. NIFS was established in 1985 and opened its doors with the help of grants from the Lilly Endowment, Inc., the State of Indiana and the City of Indianapolis. November 1, 1988 marked the dedication of the 117,000 square-foot facility and the opening of the Fitness Center, which serves more than 4,000 members.

Our Mission
The National Institute for Fitness and Sport is committed to enhancing human health, physical fitness and athletic performance through research, education and service.

NIFS strives to accomplish our mission by encouraging adoption of healthy behaviors which improve the quality of life for people of all ages and abilities.

For questions or to register, visit www.nifs.org

* To participate in the Monumental Half Marathon you must be able to hold a 15 minute per mile pace for the race. Participants must be able to walk 2 consecutive miles at 15 minute mile pace to participate in the half marathon program. Participants are not automatically entered into the Monumental Marathon. Register at www.monumentalmarathon.com.

** To participate in the Monumental Marathon you must be able to hold a 15 minute per mile pace for the race. Participants must be able to walk 6 consecutive miles at 15 minute mile pace to participate in the full marathon program. Participants are not automatically entered into the Monumental Marathon. Register at www.monumentalmarathon.com