Sports & Fitness Training Plans

The 13 week program was a success

I never thought the program was enough of a workout to get me through - it looked like too many rest days, not enough workout time, too little running. But at my age, the rest was crucial and the weekend long efforts were enough to build the stamina I needed. Thank you!
– Duncan Meldrum, Silverman Triathlon Finisher

Thanks for helping me achieve one of my life goals!

Gale's 13-week program gave me everything I needed - structure, detailed workouts, daily emails to help me stay focused, a Web site to track my results and an outlet for any questions or advice. With Gale's help, I surpassed my goals and finished my first Ironman in 11:59. Your program works and I have been telling all my friends about it!
– Brad Lewis, Ironman USA Finisher

You kept all 3 of us on track to do our personal best

You guys did a great training program! I followed it through the whole 14 weeks and finished 4th in my age division with a time of 1:57:08. My two nieces also completed your program, training in Pennsylvania while I trained in Georgia. We all tracked our progress online. It was great fun! You guys rock!
– Gailyn Menefee, VA Beach Rock 'n' Roll Half-Marathon Finisher

I can’t believe that I ran my first marathon in 3:57!!

Because of ActiveTrainer I didn't have to worry or think about what I needed to do to prepare for the marathon. I had an achievable plan right in front of me and the tools to guide me through the training process. The easy to follow schedules, daily reminders, and proven workouts were extremely helpful for me to stay organized and on track to accomplish my goal.
– Marques Charbonnet, Rock 'n' Roll Finisher

I cut my Half-Ironman time down to 5:07

I want to thank you for your various programs that I worked with over the past 8 months. I enlisted into your off-season program, followed by the pre-season program, followed by your in-season program for a total of 32 weeks. My 1st race of the year was Mooseman. Last year my 1/2 Iron time was 5:48. With the help of your programs I cut the time down to 5:07. The organization of your programs was tremendous and allowed me to still have a life. I can't thank you enough!!!!
– Ed Vescovi, Mooseman Triathlon Finisher

I'm in the best shape I've ever been in!

Your training program is awesome! I have followed it diligently and feel like I'm in the best shape I have ever been in! I ran my first Chicago Marathon in 2004, completing the course in 5:30. This race I ran in 4:30 and felt better at the end! Amazing! I credit all of this to the training. What a great experience. Now I want to tackle a faster half marathon in February. I love having a training program that told me what I needed to do each day, I plan to continue to use your programs in the future!
– Cindy, NE, 2006 Chicago Marathon Finisher

I improved my overall time by 13 minutes

I started using ActiveTrainer programs one year ago, when I was training to compete in my first triathlon at age 58. Since then I have completed 4 more Sprint triathlons and have lost 28 pounds along the way! When I finished my 5th triathlon last week, I improved my overall time by 13 minutes from a similar race that I participated in 4 months ago.
– Bob Bastiaans, Triathlete

The daily email reminders were a great motivator

Gale was incredible at adjusting the plan to fit my busy schedule and answering my questions. Just when I was thinking there was no way it was all going to fit in, Gale would magically point out a couple of adjustments to the plan and "bam" I'm right back on track. I also enjoyed using the active training website. The daily email reminders were a great motivator as well as the color coding scheme used in the calendar.
– Dirk, WI, Ironman Finisher

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I loved this training program! I felt in the best shape of my life for the big day!
– Kerry, GA, Disney Triathlon

I blew my goal away this year!

I wanted to send a quick note to say thank you for a great training program. I did this race last year on my own, with no idea how to train for 13.1 miles! At that race I did okay, posting a 2:11:59 finish time. My goal this year was to break 2 hours, which I thought might be a little aggressive at the outset. I'm happy to report that I blew my goal away this year by finishing at 1:56:44 - more than 15 minutes faster than last year and more than 3 minutes faster than my goal!
– Arland, Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Finisher

Thanks for providing such a useful program for a busy athlete!

I used to log workouts, schedules and events in a paper training log. Despite my best intentions, it became an effort to keep the log current. This past year I trained using ActiveTrainer. The user-friendly format makes updating the Trainer both fast and easy! The daily reminders are helpful and keep me "on track" towards my goals. Thanks for providing such a useful program for a busy athlete!
– Carol Hunt, Team Aquaphor sponsored athlete

Thank you for your help!

I had a great race this past Sunday, finishing an Olympic distance tri in 2hr 36min. I took 2nd place in my age group. Thank you for your help!
– Jeannette Debbs, Maui Triathlon

I won my division at the LA Triathlon

I just wanted to say "thank you" for the valuable training plan. With 1-year-old twins my life is a bit chaotic, so I squeeze in workouts as time allows. Your training plan served as a great guide to structure my workouts, and as it turned out, I won my division at the LA triathlon! Thanks again!
– Alethea Crespo, 2007 LA Triathlon

I am so grateful for the program.

I just wanted to thank you for the training program. This was my FIRST half marathon, and the weather turned out to be horrible. If I hadn't used the training program, there is no way I would have been able to get through it. My goal was to do the race in around 3 hours, and that's exactly what I did. I chose the run/walk training and I really stuck to it during the race. I am so grateful for the program. Thanks again!
– Stacey Hubbard, CA, Surf City Half Marathon Finisher

I finished in 4:03:33 and placed 2nd in my division

I'm just letting you know that I ran my fastest marathon in about 5 years using your training schedule. I'm a 57 year old female, finished in 4:03:33, and placed second in my division. I was very pleased, to say the least. It was also my 48th marathon. Thank you again!
– Shirley Shaw, OR, Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Finisher

I exceeded my goal with a finish time of 3:08

I participated in the Disney 1/2 marathon this past Labor day. I followed your walk/run training plan and it was very helpful! My goal was to do 15 minute miles, but I exceeded my goal with a finish time of 3 hours and 8 minutes. I will definitely use your training again in the future. Thanks!
– Cindy Lopez, 2007 Disney Half Marathon

I finished my first half marathon in 1:57:41

Thank you for all of the training advice. It really helped! The race was a lot of fun and I would like to start training for another half marathon soon. Thanks again!
– Kandy Young, Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon VA Beach