A 24-week developmental running plan for young runners who are ready for more structure, stronger endurance, and team-ready habits.
This plan includes 4 running days each week, 1 optional support day, warm-ups, cooldowns, easy runs, long runs, hills, strides, fartlek, intro tempo work, pacing tips, and parent guidance.
Perfect for kids who finished the Foundation Plan or can already run 3–4 days per week and complete a 25–30 minute easy run.
**What’s Inside:**
* 24-week running plan
* 6-month progression
* 4 running days each week
* 1 optional support day
* Easy runs and long runs
* Hill workouts
* Strides and relaxed speed work
* Fartlek and intro tempo training
* Warm-up and cooldown routines
* Parent safety and coaching tips
* Effort guide for young runners
* Built to help kids become team-ready
Parent Testimonials:
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“This plan gave my child the structure we were missing. It helped us build endurance without making every workout feel too hard.”
— Megan
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“I loved how clear each week was. The plan helped my son learn pacing, hills, strides, and longer runs in a way that felt safe and doable.”
— Brian
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“This was the perfect next step after the Foundation Plan. My daughter started feeling more confident and more prepared for cross country.”
— Lauren
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“The parent tips were so helpful. I knew when to push, when to back off, and how to keep training positive.”
— Danielle