Local Resources
The IMT Des Moines Marathon encourages you to consult a physician, physical therapist and/or personal trainer if you are a beginning or intermediate runner/walker with aspirations of completing a marathon or half marathon.
The links below may be of some assistance to you as you begin to mentally and physically prepare yourself to conquer what will become a life changing experience. Training programs, schedules and nutritional information are available from both our national and local partners.
If you are not finding what you are looking for to assist you in your personal training program for any of the IMT Des Moines Marathon races, please contact the IMT Des Moines Marathon and we'll work with you to develop a training program just for you.
Capital Striders 
The Capital Striders is an organization of Central Iowa runners and joggers based in Des Moines, Iowa. Members take pride in supporting each other to extract the maximum joy from running.
Their membership of more than 400 promotes the health, physical fitness and social benefits of running through the sponsorship of local track clubs and civic organizations, club races, group training sessions and clinics.
The IMT Des Moines Marathon is a proud sponsor of the Capital Striders summer & fall training program including group runs on Saturdays to prepare you for race day. Visit the Capital Striders website to learn more or contact the IMT Des Moines Marathon!
IMT Des Moines Marathon Summer/Fall Training Program
The Body Project
Central Iowa’s only place to go for a professional running coach! The Body Project specializes in coaching runners and joggers of all levels, from amateur to elite. Whether you would like to begin a running program for the first time or currently need a knowledgeable coach with years of experience to guide you to a personal best, The Body Project is the place to be.
Training Tips provided by The Body Project.
Work Systems Rehab
Staying injury free is essential to maintaining a successful running program.
The therapists with Work Systems Rehab specialize in injury care and prevention. Their Functional Injury Prevention program will help you be proactive against injuries and balanced with your training.
If you do become injured, Injury Screening and Physical Therapy treatments will get you back on track. Work Systems Rehab also has Running Video Analysis available.
Receive a 10% discount for injury screenings when you mention you are registered for any of the IMT Des Moines Marathon races.
Injury Prevention information provided by Work Systems Rehab.
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Walking it this year? If so, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield offers a Walking Works program that can help you prepare. It’s the easy way to start a regular walking routine, track your progress and stay motivated for a successful marathon or half marathon. Not to mention that it can help you stay fit for life.
The Walking Works page also provides great resources on living a healthy lifestyle, personal health and medical information. You can also find personal health and fitness calculators as well as health assessment tools.
