Sign up for the Zwift Academy Run 2021 training program. Join the community for 8 weeks of workouts, group runs, and races.

Run Training Program – Zwift Academy 2021 | Zwift

Discover a well-rounded program that 
gives you the tools and know-how to train 
effectively to improve your finish times. 
Group runs and structured workouts build 
your endurance and speed, while the 
community brings the fuel.

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Get ready for eight weeks of structured run training, with 10 events total needed to graduate. All program requirements are available as group events. Workouts are also available on-demand in the workouts folder.

The well-rounded Academy program lays down the foundation of run training. Eight structured workouts pinpoint specific energy systems to build your strength and speed. And new this year, Baseline and Finish Line runs that bookend your training journey to measure your progress. 

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The Baseline Run and Finish Line Run are new elements this year, and a requirement for graduation. Start and end the program with a 5K run time trial for a snapshot of your performance and what to do next. Insights available exclusively on the Zwift Companion app.

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MELANIE SCHEIKEL RUNS FOR THE LOVE OF IT

VICTORIA COUSINS RUNS OUT OF HER COMFORT ZONE

KARSTEN KORBEL TRAINS FOR MARATHONS

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Zwift Academy runners can compete to 
join our fully-supported Run Team which 
trains to race at a major marathon event. 
Are you hungry to go after the biggest goal 
of all? There are additional requirements to 
have in mind to be a team contender. Get 
up to speed below. 

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Footwear and apparel to take your running to another level.

The original slat belt treadmill gives you a head start.

Tech that offers advanced performance metrics to go the distance.

Science and innovation to fuel the best endurance athletes in the world.

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Zwift Academy doesn't only build fitness. The program helps every athlete chase their dream to realize their potential. Get hyped with highlights of winners from past years.

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Zwift is the app that turns indoor training 
into a game. Get fit fast while having fun. 
Day or night. Rain or shine.

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Sign up for the Zwift Academy Run 2021 training program. Join the community for structured workouts, group runs, and races.

Thanks for getting after it in Zwift Academy Run 2021! We hope to 
have you back with us next year! Keep an eye out for more info 
on team selection process starting soon. We will reach out to 
all qualified graduates with next steps on how to apply.

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Schedule your rides, get a closer look at 
the structured workouts, and track your
progress all from here.

Alternating Hill Repeats

The Oregon

Tempo Sandwich

Cutdown Ladder

5k Intensive Intervals

5k Over/Unders

Threshold Intervals

Intensive Intervals

Get introduced to the systems needed to boost your endurance for climbs and ability to deliver quick surges in power.

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The Baseline and Finish Line Runs are new elements this year, and a requirement for graduation. Start and end the program with a 5K running race for a snapshot of your performance and what to do next. Insights available exclusively on the Zwift Companion app.

Baseline Runs will be scheduled in the first 4 weeks of the program (Oct. 4 - Nov. 1) and Finish Line Runs will be scheduled in the last 4 weeks (Nov. 1 - 29) of the program.