TitanXT Integrated Training Plans

The Boilermaker 15K Road Race in Utica, NY was established in 1978. It now boasts a field of 14,000 runners from all over the world with an elite field that has included Olympians and world record holders. The Boilermaker has been named by the Analytical Distance Runner as the most competitive 15K road race in the world.

Boilermaker 15K sports a fun yet challenging course and a great post-race party, hosted at the Matt Brewing Company, featuring Saranac beer, live music and much more.

NameAuthorDistanceTypeLevelLengthEventPriceOptions
Boilermaker Training Plan 15K - 12 Week - 3 Workouts per WeekTitanXT15KRunNovice12 WeeksBoilermaker 15K Road Race $9.95PreviewBuy
Boilermaker Training Plan 15K - 12 Week - 4 Workouts per WeekTitanXT15KRunNovice12 WeeksBoilermaker 15K Road Race $9.95PreviewBuy
Boilermaker Training Plan 15K - 10 Week - 3 Workouts per WeekTitanXT15KRunNovice10 WeeksBoilermaker 15K Road Race $9.95PreviewBuy
Boilermaker Training Plan 15K - 10 Week - 4 Workouts per WeekTitanXT15KRunNovice10 WeeksBoilermaker 15K Road Race $9.95PreviewBuy
The Boilermaker 12 Week Beginner Plan with 3 workouts per week is designed for a runner whose goal is to complete the race within the allotted 2 hour timeframe. This is a distance based plan designed to get you ready to handle the 15K Boilermaker distance. All TitanXT Boilermaker running plans following these guidelines:
  • Increase weekly mile slowly
  • Increase long run slowly
  • Periodization - progress distance for a few weeks then take a lower mileage rest week
Due to the 12 week timeframe and the limits we place on increasing mileage week to week, the first week mileage total is 11 miles and the first week long effort is 4.5 miles. It's fine to mix walking and running to achieve the mileage goals. If you want to shorten some of the workouts consider the 4 workout per week plan.

The peak week for this plan includes 18 miles of running with a long run of 7.5 miles.

Each workout includes a target distance and instructions on how to approach the workout. Many of the workouts and weekly directions include additional guidance and information related to training and to the Boilermaker race and course. The workouts also includes a suggested timeframe based on a 11 minute per mile average pace. This pace will allow you to complete the Boilermaker in approximately 1:45 minutes. Adjust the timeframes based on your pace.

The Boilermaker 12 Week Beginner Plan with 4 workouts per week is designed for a runner whose goal is to complete the race within the allotted 2 hour timeframe. This is a distance based plan designed to get you ready to handle the 15K Boilermaker distance. All TitanXT Boilermaker running plans following these guidelines:
  • Increase weekly mile slowly
  • Increase long run slowly
  • Periodization - progress distance for a few weeks then take a lower mileage rest week
Due to the 12 week timeframe and the limits we place on increasing mileage week to week, the first week mileage total is 11 miles and the first week long effort is 4.5 miles. It's fine to mix walking and running to achieve the mileage goals.

The peak week for this plan includes 18 miles of running with a long run of 7.5 miles.

Each workout includes a target distance and instructions on how to approach the workout. Many of the workouts and weekly directions include additional guidance and information related to training and to the Boilermaker race and course. The workouts also includes a suggested timeframe based on a 11 minute per mile average pace. This pace will allow you to complete the Boilermaker in approximately 1:45 minutes. Adjust the timeframes based on your pace.

The Boilermaker 10 Week Beginner Plan with 3 workouts per week is designed for a runner whose goal is to complete the race within the allotted 2 hour timeframe. This is a distance based plan designed to get you ready to handle the 15K Boilermaker distance. All TitanXT Boilermaker running plans following these guidelines:
  • Increase weekly mile slowly
  • Increase long run slowly
  • Periodization - progress distance for a few weeks then take a lower mileage rest week
Due to the 10 week timeframe and the limits we place on increasing mileage week to week, the first week mileage total is 11 miles and the first week long effort is 4.5 miles. It's fine to mix walking and running to achieve the mileage goals. If you want to shorten some of the workouts consider the 4 workout per week plan.

The peak week for this plan includes 18 miles of running with a long run of 7.5 miles.

Each workout includes a target distance and instructions on how to approach the workout. Many of the workouts and weekly directions include additional guidance and information related to training and to the Boilermaker race and course. The workouts also includes a suggested timeframe based on a 11 minute per mile average pace. This pace will allow you to complete the Boilermaker in approximately 1:45 minutes. Adjust the timeframes based on your pace.

The Boilermaker 10 Week Beginner Plan with 4 workouts per week is designed for a runner whose goal is to complete the race within the allotted 2 hour timeframe. This is a distance based plan designed to get you ready to handle the 15K Boilermaker distance. All TitanXT Boilermaker running plans following these guidelines:
  • Increase weekly mile slowly
  • Increase long run slowly
  • Periodization - progress distance for a few weeks then take a lower mileage rest week
Due to the 10 week timeframe and the limits we place on increasing mileage week to week, the first week mileage total is 11 miles and the first week long effort is 4.5 miles. It's fine to mix walking and running to achieve the mileage goals.

The peak week for this plan includes 18 miles of running with a long run of 7.5 miles.

Each workout includes a target distance and instructions on how to approach the workout. Many of the workouts and weekly directions include additional guidance and information related to training and to the Boilermaker race and course. The workouts also includes a suggested timeframe based on a 11 minute per mile average pace. This pace will allow you to complete the Boilermaker in approximately 1:45 minutes. Adjust the timeframes based on your pace.