Boston Training Program

2024 BOSTON TRAINING PROGRAM

To register for Boston, you must first sign up for your 2024 SDTC Membership. SDTC uses Haku for its registration platform. If you already have a Haku account, then you don’t need to create a new one. 

SDTC Membership

Boston Registration

ACCOMPLISH YOUR BOSTON PERSONAL BEST

Mitigate injury risk and build yourself into a more solid runner.

Every mile matters. 

You only get one shot each year to show up as your best self for Boston. Manage injury risk. Utilize elite training methods. Accomplish more in 2024. 

You have a new coach this year. We are excited to announce that Coach Hutch and Coach Greer have named Jonathan Pierce and his staff at Novos as the new team spearheading the SDTC Boston Training Group. 

Pierce has a long history of running achievement. He was All-American in the 3,000-meter Steeplechase at Stanford University in 2006, represented the U.S. National Team at the Edinburgh, Scotland World Championships 2008, competed in more than 5 National Championships, ran in the U.S. Olympic Trials, was a professional runner with Asics and Reebok, and was 2-time New York State Champion in high school. As a sports performance professional he’s worked with a world record holder, 6 Olympic Gold Medalists, over 15 Olympic Medalists, 16 professional sports organizations and innumerable elite athletes of all disciplines. 

Now that you have registered and been accepted into the Boston Marathon, why not train with the most successful local training program in San Diego?! 

Qualifying and being accepted into the Boston Marathon is an amazing accomplishment! Train with our group to help you stay focused and build friendships with other Boston-bound runners as you prepare to conquer the course.

This program is presented by the San Diego Track Club. It is perfect whether you are training for your first Boston Marathon or are an experienced runner. It will help you train for a new PR with other Boston-bound runners.

Your 2024 training program includes:

  • 22 weeks of Training Programming
  • A monthly 16-point Injury Prevention Screen
  • Guided Pre-Long Run Injury Prevention
  • Dynamic Warm-Ups that improve: 
      • Range of Motion 
    • Musculoskeletal conditioning 
    • Tendon preparation
    • Muscle activation
    • Running technique
    • Foot strike
  • Long Run Aid Station Support
  • Pre-Boston Send-Off Dinner 
  • Commemorative Training T-shirt 
  • Exclusive Discounts on Ancillary Novos Training and Therapy

 

Your San Diego Track Club Membership also gets you: 

    • Tuesday evening track access with coached sessions for the year
    • All of the 2024 educational seminars 
    • Entrance into a 2024 SDTC sponsored race.

Past participants have gone on to form lifelong friendships and share in the journey to Hopkinton!

MORE INFO:

While those running Boston are generally considered to be “faster” runners, they represent all age groups and thus paces. Recognizing that, all efforts are made to accommodate every runner. One of the most important concerns is keeping you healthy and injury free. In that regard, should injuries develop, all necessary training plan adaptations will be made as will recommendations and referrals to the proper physical therapy and/or medical providers enabling you to get back on the training schedule.

The 22-week Boston training program is separate but a part of the annual Rock ‘N Roll training program which commences the first Saturday of the new year. All the benefits of that program with a couple hundred runners are included and incorporated into the Boston training. Tuesday evening track work in the lighted stadium, long run water station support, guest speakers, and all the other Rock ‘N’ Roll offerings will continue to be available to you post Boston.

On Oct. 10th, the SDTC Boston Training Program will commence signups for those who have been accepted into, and desire to train with us, for the April 15th, 2024, Boston Marathon. After registration for Boston training program, you will be receiving an introductory email and questionnaire that will better help Jonathan assess your current condition, goals, and possible training plan modifications to keep you healthy.

Qualifying and being accepted into Boston is an admirable accomplishment and you now have the opportunity to train specifically for that iconic course and race. Congratulations and welcome aboard.

PRICING:

* Oct 1st – Nov 12th = $160 + 2024 SDTC Membership
* Nov 13th – Dec 31st = $180 + 2024 SDTC Membership
* After Jan 1st = $200 + 2024 SDTC Membership

Cost of the program does not include entry into the Boston Marathon.

 

COACHES:

Jonathan Pierce 
Boston Training Program Designer, Lead Coach

Pierce has a long history of running achievement. He was All-American in the 3,000-meter Steeplechase at Stanford University in 2006, represented the U.S. National Team at the Edinburgh, Scotland World Championships 2008, competed in more than 5 National Championships, ran in the U.S. Olympic Trials, was a professional runner with Asics and Reebok, and was 2-time New York State Champion in high school. As a sports performance professional he’s worked with a world record holder, 6 Olympic Gold Medalists, over 15 Olympic Medalists, 16 professional sports organizations and innumerable elite athletes of all disciplines. 

 David Barnett (picture coming)
Boston Training Program Coach

Dana Gonsalves (picture coming)
Boston Training Program Coach

 

 

Paul Greer
RnR Training Program Director & SDTC Metro Division Coach

 

 

 

 

WELCOME TO BOSTON 2024!