Every week, Heartbreak hosts runners in-person in Boston, Chicago, & LA for Boston Marathon training. Not everyone can make the sessions though. In order, to reach our Heartbreakers, non-profit partners, and other athletes training all over the world, Coaches Dan & Marielle send out a Friday intention-setting message ahead of the long runs (watch below). We'll share them here each week. Want to train for Boston with us? Learn more about Boston training powered by Nike Running here.
Long Run | What to Expect (link)
In-person sessions always include a kick-off with a coach, routes mapped to our two plans, water, and nutrition provided by Maurten (Maurten service begins in week 3).
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Boston 2026 Kick-off & training plan overview (here)
Week 17:
Oakley will be hand this week! Demo their eyewear and feel the difference between rack glasses true optics built for performance. Leave your license with the Oakley team and take a pair for a spin for 12-15 miles!
BEG: 12.5 miles (Boston local route)
INT: 14.5 miles (Boston local route)
Week 16:
Dress warm for an extended outdoor kick-off with former American record holder, world Championships competitor, and Nike Pro, Keira D'Amato! Clothing drop available as pace groups pass the shop on the way to the run start. Details in video below.
BEG: 20 miles
INT: 20 miles
Route Map
Week 15:
This week's run is sold out.
BEG: 13.4 miles (Boston local route)
INT: 13.4 miles (Boston local route)
Week 14:
BEG: 18 miles (Boston local route)
INT: 20 miles (Boston local route)
Week 13:
BEG: 10 miles (Boston local route)
INT: 15 miles (Boston local route)
** IF YOU INTEND TO COME TO THE BOSTON/NEWTON IN-PERSON SESSION, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PARK IN A SUCH A WAY THAT TRAFFIC IS NOT BLOCKED AND YOU ARE 5 FEET AWAY FROM DRIVEWAYS AND HYDRANTS. THE ROADS AND PARKING AROUND NEWTON ARE EXTREMELY CHALLENGING RIGHT NOW. **
Week 12:
BEG: 16 miles (Boston local route)
INT: 20 miles (Boston local route)
Hopefully, this is the last week of safety routes!
** IF YOU INTEND TO COME TO THE BOSTON/NEWTON IN-PERSON SESSION, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PARK IN A SUCH A WAY THAT TRAFFIC IS NOT BLOCKED AND YOU ARE 5 FEET AWAY FROM DRIVEWAYS AND HYDRANTS. THE ROADS AND PARKING AROUND NEWTON ARE EXTREMELY CHALLENGING RIGHT NOW. **
Week 11:
BEG: 14 miles (Boston local route)
INT: 14 miles (Boston local route)
** IF YOU INTEND TO COME TO THE BOSTON/NEWTON IN-PERSON SESSION, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PARK IN A SUCH A WAY THAT TRAFFIC IS NOT BLOCKED AND YOU ARE 5 FEET AWAY FROM DRIVEWAYS AND HYDRANTS. THE ROADS AND PARKING AROUND NEWTON ARE EXTREMELY CHALLENGING RIGHT NOW. **
Week 10:
BEG: 10 miles (Boston local route)
INTE: 18 miles (Boston local route)
** IF YOU INTEND TO COME TO THE BOSTON/NEWTON IN-PERSON SESSION, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PARK IN A SUCH A WAY THAT TRAFFIC IS NOT BLOCKED AND YOU ARE 5 FEET AWAY FROM DRIVEWAYS AND HYDRANTS. THE ROADS AND PARKING AROUND NEWTON ARE EXTREMELY CHALLENGING RIGHT NOW. **
Week 9:
UPDATE @ 4:30PM, Friday, 2/6 from Coach Dan:
"Please note that as of now, tomorrow's run is ON! However, I received the below communication from the city of newton today.
Newton mayor today: "While we keep our eyes on the forecast, I want to let everyone know that we may need to put another Snow Emergency Parking Ban into effect this evening and into tomorrow."
If a parking ban goes into effect, we will be forced to cancel the session.
You will hear from me again only in the event of a cancellation which may not come until tomorrow morning. I will send another note if the run is cancelled.
Hopefully, I'll see you in the morning. Thank you for your understanding. This has been an extremely frustrating winter. 💔"
** IF YOU INTEND TO COME TO THE BOSTON/NEWTON IN-PERSON SESSION, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PARK IN A SUCH A WAY THAT TRAFFIC IS NOT BLOCKED AND YOU ARE 5 FEET AWAY FROM DRIVEWAYS AND HYDRANTS. THE ROADS AND PARKING AROUND NEWTON ARE EXTREMELY CHALLENGING RIGHT NOW. **
BEG: 14 miles (Boston local route)
INT: 16 miles (Boston local route)
Week 8:
UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO HIGH SNOWBANKS, NARROWED ROADS, AND DANGEROUSLY COLD TEMPERATURES, WE MUST CANCEL THE GROUP RUN THIS WEEK.
SNOW AUXILIARY ROUTES (IF YOU CHOOSE TO RUN FROM THE STORE AT YOUR OWN RISK) ARE BELOW.
BEG: 12 miles (Boston local route)
INT: 12 miles (Boston local route)
Here is the video for the assignment that you can execute on your own:
Week 7:
BEG: 8 miles
INT: 16A miles
This week's in-person long runs in Newton & Chicago are cancelled due to dangerous running conditions.
Week 6:
BEG: 12 miles (Boston local route)
INT: 16 miles (Boston local route)
Week 5:
BEG: 10 miles (Boston local route)
INT: 14 miles (Boston local route)
Week 4:
THIS THURSDAY! Heartbreak Open House is everything a runner needs under one roof! Sign-up here.
BEG: 8 miles (Boston local route)
INT: 10 miles (Boston local route)
Week 3:
Heartbreak Open House is everything a runner needs under one roof! Coming 1/8! Sign-up here.
Snow route updates:
BEG: 10 miles (Boston local route)
INT: 14 miles (Boston local route)
Originally scheduled routes:
BEG: 10 miles (Boston local route)
INT: 14 miles (Boston local route)
Week 2:
Boston Special Event on Sunday: WINTER REWIND, run & holiday party! RSVP & details here.
BEG: 8 miles (Boston local route / Chicago local route)
INT: 12 miles (Boston local route / Chicago local route)
Week 1:
BEG: 6 miles (Boston local route)
INT: 10 miles (Boston local route)
BEG: 6 miles (Chicago local route)
INT: 10 miles (Chicago local route)
Training Plan Overview & Description