Monday....

...marks the beginning of my half marathon training! I can't wait to hit the starting line again - it's been a long break! I've decided on a race being held on September 8th in the mountains. It will be challenging, but oh so rewarding to cross that finish line! If you're in the mood to kick up your training this summer and cross some mileage and goals off your list, then join in the fun! Here's the training schedule I cooked up for the next 11 weeks:

Half Marathon

Training Plan

Week	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1	8x 200m hills w/ jog down recovery	Stretch & Strengthen	3 m run	crossfit	yoga	4 m run	Rest
2	4x 4 min w/ 90 second jog recovery	Stretch & Strengthen	3 m run	crossfit	yoga	4 m run	Rest
3	8x 200m hills w/ jog down recovery	Stretch & Strengthen	3.5 m run	crossfit	yoga	5 m run	Rest
4	4x 5 min w/ 90 second jog recovery	Stretch & Strengthen	3.5 m run	crossfit	yoga	5 m run	Rest
5	8x 200m hills w/ jog down recovery	Stretch & Strengthen	4 m run	crossfit	yoga	10 k race	Rest
6	2.5 m tempo run	Stretch & Strengthen	4.5 m run	crossfit	yoga	7 m run	Rest
7	8x 200m hills w/ jog down recovery	Stretch & Strengthen	4.5 m run	crossfit	yoga	8 m run	Rest
8	16x 1 min w/ 1 min jog recovery	Stretch & Strengthen	5 m run	crossfit	yoga	9 m run	Rest
9	8x 200m hills w/ jog down recovery	Stretch & Strengthen	5 m run	crossfit	yoga	10 m run	Rest
10	4 m tempo run	Stretch & Strengthen	5 m run	crossfit	yoga	8 m run	Rest
11	8x 200m hills w/ jog down recovery	Stretch & Strengthen	4 m run	crossfit	yoga	rest	Half Marathon

Feel free to print off a copy for yourself - success is so much sweeter when there are others to share it with :) But remember, if you haven't been active in a while, build up to this. And as always, check with your doctor first* before starting this or anyother plan.

You'll notice that the long run cps out at 10 miles, and a half marathon is 13.1 miles. Don't worry about those last 3 miles - adrenaline, fitness, and excitement will carry you through! My focus in this training plan is over all fitness, which can be reached better through multiple facets then simply focusing on the long runs.

What races are on your horizon? Have you run a half marathon before? Or a marathon? What's your dream distance?





*that old disclaimer that means, you can't blame me if you hurt yourself following my training plan as I designed it for ME.