This is a 100-day marathon-focused virtual (i.e., you can live anywhere) training program for Boston beginning on Saturday, January 11, 2025 and culminating on race day, Monday, April 21. It is limited to 15 athletes who are already registered for the 2025 race. The team will be coached by me, Mario Fraioli. This is a unique offering that combines my experience and expertise as both a coach and athlete with an incredible community of likeminded teammates and amazing support from our brand partners in an effort to help you have the best race you possibly can on April 21. It’s my hope that over the course of the program’s 100 days that you’ll learn a lot, ride an unending wave of motivation, meet some awesome people, and feel as prepared as ever when you step up to the starting line. The cost for the program is $999 USD. (More details on what’s included can be found below.)
What’s included:
— 100-day Boston-specific training program delivered through Final Surge. It will be scaled to match your experience level and current training load.
— Twice-weekly strength and mobility workouts from Dr. Anh Bui, DPT as part of your training plan.
— Weekly email from Coach Mario featuring the training focus for the week, Boston-specific tips, and other useful bits of information and inspiration.
— Weekly group office hours over Zoom with Coach Mario.
— Two team calls (one kick-off and one pre-race).
— A series of virtual workshops led by Peter Bromka, myself, and other experts.
— A special guest speaker(s).
— Private online community where you’re connected to Coach Mario and other team members, and can ask and answer questions, access exclusive content, take advantage of partner discounts, and more.
— Two pairs of new balance running shoes (one trainer, one racer).
— Team-branded racing singlet and lightweight running hat.
— $100 toward Precision Fuel and Hydration product.
— A free Athlete Premium account on Final Surge for the duration of the program.
— Race-weekend shakeout run and meet-up in Boston.
— 30-minute 1-on-1 phone/Zoom calls with Coach Mario are available for an additional charge of $75/each.
What’s not included:
— Race entry. You must already be registered for Boston as a qualified runner or charity entrant.
— Personalized coaching, customized workouts, and individualized feedback.
— In-person training sessions.
— Products or offers beyond what is listed above.
Here’s what some of last year’s participants said about their experience:
“Mario’s an excellent coach — intuitive, thoughtful, extremely responsive, and passionate about running. Build to Boston made the process fun and collaborative. I learned a lot along the way, from Mario and the speakers he brought on the program. I also met amazing people from throughout the country.” — Katie M.
“The best training program I’ve experienced. I learned a ton that made me the most prepared and confident I’ve ever been to run Boston!” — Steve S.
“The Morning Shakeout 100 Days to Boston training program gave me so much more than a training plan; the camaraderie of the group, the support and encouragement from the other runners, the Boston-specific advice from Coach Mario and the perks from New Balance and precision Fuel and Hydration all proved invaluable through the training cycle and on race day.” — Leila K.
“This program gives back ten fold, you get out what you put into it, similar to your training. Mario provides a stellar training plan with a plethora of resources including guest speakers to dial into the physical and mental needs for a successful marathon cycle and race. He is ALWAYS available to answer questions and is so kind, professional, honest and genuine. I don’t know how he does it, but please keep it up! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me achieve a dream I’ve had for years, til next time, ‘stay on it.'” — Amy C.
“Mario Fraioli’s 100 Days to Boston was the best training program I’ve experienced in 20 years of running a marathon. Mario curated a program that holistically covered all of the nuts and bolts of running: fueling, mental preparation and custom training based on my needs as a runner. Most importantly, Mario brought together a group of runners and helped create an amazing community: we chatted and supported each other over Zoom, Discord, Strava and eventually a shakeout run together in Boston. I was healthy, fit and motivated when I showed up to Boston and a bit sad when it was over. I’d highly recommend this group to any runner that plans to race Boston.” — Rick N.
