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The Road2CIM Journey Kit

Running a marathon is more than just the race. The race is the endpoint of your goal, but we believe the journey to get there is just as important. We call this journey the #Road2CIM. On this 20-week journey towards CIM, we have carefully created an interactive kit to help you navigate your training. Like a GPS, we’ll guide you through multiple stops to reach your final destination at the CIM starting line.  Stay tuned for new stops listed below….

Road2CIM Live Seminars

During your Road to CIM journey, we’ll be sharing livestream opportunities on this page to give you an interactive learning experience. From expert coaches to elite athletes, you’ll gain insights on coaching, course tips, race-day strategies, and more to help you prepare for your best CIM yet.

The CIM Podcast Series

The California International Marathon has partnered with podcasters Tina Muir from Running on the Real and Matt Chittim from Rambling Runner to bring you a series on topics related to CIM. Listen in for information on how to run and fuel for the CIM course, how to keep a healthy relationship with running during a training cycle and in life, how to become an environmentally sustainable runner, and more.

Episode 1: “Road 2 CIM: OTQ Pace Groups and Achieving Dreams” with Rambling Runner

Episode 2:  “Race Strategy & Logistics with Tamara Torlakson” by Rambling Runner

Episode 3: “Tim Tollefson on the Road to CIM Series: Celebrating Others is a Beautiful Thing” with Running for Real

Additional CIM Videos

CIM has a robust video catalog to help you prepare for race day—whether it’s training tips or insights into the specifics of the course! The videos below are designed to help you feel confident, sharpened, and relaxed as you take on 26.2 miles this December.

How to Find a Marathon Coach or Training Plan
Choosing the Right Marathon Gear
Strength and Cross Training During Marathon Training
Marathon Hill Training
Milage and Pace During Marathon Training

For more videos about CIM and marathon training, visit our YouTube page.