Lynchburg Running & Racing
Resources

RUNNING RESOURCES

Stores, physical therapy, tracks, training plans, and tips.

RUNNING STORES

Specialty run shops across Central Virginia and the Blue Ridge. Each listing is checked by hand against the store's own website.

Lynchburg

RIVERSIDE RUNNERS

2480 Rivermont Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24503

(434) 846-7449

Specialty running and walking store in the Rivermont district.

Shoe fittingApparel & accessoriesLocal events & racesRace results
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Charlottesville

RAGGED MOUNTAIN RUNNING & WALKING SHOP

3 Elliewood Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903

(434) 293-3367

Family-owned on the Corner since 1982 — Central Virginia's longest-running run shop.

Shoe fittingWalking clubLocal race infoPhone & email orders
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Roanoke

RUNABOUT SPORTS ROANOKE

3635 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24014

(540) 989-2064

Townside Festival shopping center, off the Tanglewood exit of Rt. 581.

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Blacksburg

RUNABOUT SPORTS BLACKSBURG

1470 S Main St #100, Blacksburg, VA 24060

(540) 552-9339

At First & Main — worth the drive for the fit tech and the New River Valley race series.

3D foot scan fittingGait analysisRace seriesGroup events
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TRAINING PLANS

Pick a distance to generate a running/ walking plan. Estimated race date and training plan start date will incorporate weather patterns for the time of year you decide to train. Please consult a physician or personal trainer before undertaking any new training plans.

8 weeks
5K BEGINNER

Couch to 5K style — build to a comfortable finish.

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10 weeks
10K

Add mileage and a weekly tempo run.

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14 weeks
HALF MARATHON

Long-run progression with race-pace intervals.

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18 weeks
MARATHON

Peaks at 20+ mile long runs with strength work.

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20 weeks
50K ULTRA

Back-to-back long runs on Central VA trails.

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TIPS

  • SUMMER RUNNING

    Start before 7am, hydrate the night before, run creek trails for shade.

  • NUTRITION

    150–300 cal/hour on long runs. Practice race-day fueling weekly.

  • RECOVERY

    Easy days easy. Sleep 8h. One full rest day per week minimum.

  • HYDRATION

    Aim for ~20 oz/hour in Virginia summer heat. Add electrolytes.

LOCAL TRACKS

  • E.C. Glass HS — Lynchburg
  • Heritage HS — Lynchburg
  • Liberty University track — Lynchburg
  • Randolph College — Lynchburg
  • Bedford HS — Bedford

Always confirm public access hours with the school.