Congrats on committing to moving 13.1 or 26.2 miles closer to your goals and choosing to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. Whether you are training to smash a personal best or ready to tackle that first big race, we’re excited that you’ve chosen to participate in a Beyond Monumental event.
We have a few great training programs from Coach Matt Ebersole that are designed to help get you ready to run at your desired pace across the finish line.
Coach Matt Ebersole has worked with thousands of runners of all abilities and aspirations to help them run their first or best half and full marathons, win the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, qualify for the Boston Marathon, and qualify for the Olympic Trials. Matt’s coaching can help you get faster, pursue new challenges, or simply have more fun running.
As an added perk to our early 2024 registrants, we’re pleased to provide exclusive access to free training plans courtesy of the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon.
Marathon participants registered by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 7, 2024, will get access to the free 18-week training plan on July 8.
Half Marathon participants registered by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 11, 2024, will get access to the free 13-week training plan on August 12.
We will send the link and password to applicable participants in July and August, respectively.
Our Marathon and Half Marathon PERSONAL BEST Training Plans include:
The 18-week MARATHON PERSONAL BEST TRAINING PLAN is $40 and kicks off in July, but you can join at any time.
The 13-week HALF MARATHON PERSONAL BEST TRAINING PLAN is $30 and kicks off in August, but you can join at any time.
Coach Matt Ebersole founded Personal Best Training in 1991 and has worked with more than 7,000 runners of all abilities and aspirations. Since 2013, Matt has been the Elite Athlete and Pace Team Coordinator for the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon.
If you like the free plans but would like to have a plan customized to fit your current fitness level, goals, race schedule, and time commitment, Matt can send you a Runner Profile form for all the needed information to write your plan.
Do you have more questions and wish to consult Matt about your training? This is available by appointment for $80 an hour.
If you’re looking for the most individualized and ongoing personal coaching option, private coaching packages start at just $300 for 3 months.
Visit PERSONALBESTTRAINING.COM and click on Find Out How or contact Coach Matt at pbtau@hotmail.com.
You should consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any other fitness program or training plan to determine if it is right for your needs. Do not start these training plans if your physician or health care provider advises against it. If you experience faintness, dizziness, pain, or shortness of breath at any time while exercising you should stop immediately.
If you are in the United States and think you are having a medical or health emergency, call your healthcare professional, or 911, immediately.
Please contact us at training@beyondmonumental.org with any questions or concerns.
