Half Marathon Training Program

Summer '24 Program Begins July 27th

 Registration is closed. Check back next spring!

Join coaches Lisa Zajac, Andrew Miller, and their crew of awesome running coaches to train for a half marathon. Our official goal race is the Eversource Hartford Half Marathon, but if you plan to run a different half, let us know and we can help adjust the training for you!

START DATE: Saturday, July 27th at 7:30am (meet at Fleet Feet - 1003 Farmington Ave, West Hartford 06107).

TRAINING: This 13-week program is open to first-time and repeat half marathoners who have been running fairly consistently during the winter/early spring as the program miles ramp up quickly. 

We’ll kick the program off with a get-to-know you session at Fleet Feet followed by a 5-mile run. Our second practice will feature a 10k timed trial - results will be used to calculate your training paces during the program. Later in the program we may take a field trip to a local rails-to-trails (Farmington or Vernon) for our longer runs...and celebrate post-run with a picnic!

**You must be able to run 6 miles at a 12 minute per mile pace by the second practice (which will be a 10k time-trial). If you cannot run this pace, you may continue to participate in the program, but you will need to be self-supported as our last coach-supported pace group will be ~12:00/mile pace utilizing run/walk intervals.** 

GOAL RACE: The Eversource Hartford Half Marathon on October 19th

PROGRAM COST: The cost of the program is $150 (does not include race fee).

PROGRAM BENEFITS: Program includes a proven training plan led by certified running coaches who will inspire, motivate and share their knowledge and distance running secrets, a technical t-shirt, discounts on shoes, apparel, accessories and nutrition at Fleet Feet, weekly emails, a private Facebook group and a posse of new friends to train with!

And because running isn’t just about running (gasp!), there will be training in

• Proper Running Form
• Hydration
• Nutrition
• Strength Training
• Cross Training
• Speed Training

Whether you want to toe the line for 13.1 for the first time, set a new PR for the distance, or just spend those miles having fun and making friends, this program is for you. Join a great team of expert coaches lead by the incredible Andrew Miller and Lisa Zajac – bring your goals, your story, your good runs and not-so-good runs, your questions, your sense of humor – and let’s crush this race together!

TESTIMONIALS:

Mary Schmitt

"Its so hard to put into words what the Fleet Feet Half Marathon training programs have done for me ... they've provided me with the basic fundamentals of what is needed for long distance running, given me the courage to believe I can do it, the coaches and mentors always made it fun and helped ease the nerves.  I feel a part of this running community that makes me want to get up and run!  And mostly, its given me some great friendships."

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LORI MCCANTS

I love the Half Marathon training program at Fleet Feet because everyone has something to contribute to the group. We encourage each other, motivate each other, laugh with each other and give each other the words and laughs to get each to the next mile.  The coaches are supportive and is able to give you some of the best advice. No one is left behind!

Join us at Fleet Feet and let’s Run This Town!!