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Half Marathon Training The 2020 half marathon training will start Tuesday, September 1st and the training will last for 9 weeks to prepare for the Marshall University Half Marathon. Coach Tracey Suppa Todd leads the half marathon class.
The class is great for runners attempting their first half marathon and for experienced runners who have never had coaching. The class teaches essentials for endurance training that apply to races of the half marathon distance and longer. |
About the Class |
Who: For runners with at least six months of running experience. Minimum requirements prior to week 1 is a long run of 6 miles and 15 weekly miles.
What: Coaching on general principles for endurance training, race specific workouts to develop speed and endurance, and coaching on specific types of workouts like hill repeats, pace intervals, pace runs, aerobic development, and progression runs. When: Weekly coached group workouts at 6:00 pm on Tuesdays during the 9 weeks starting September 1st. Where: Coached workouts begin at Coonskin Park in Charleston. Training locations will change during the 9 weeks. |
Why: For those seeking professional coaching and advice to try their first half marathon or to improve on their half marathon PR. Coaching generally appeals to runners who like structure, discipline, accountability and the camaraderie of training partners.
For $100 your non refundable registration includes:
For $100 your non refundable registration includes:
- Weekly group coaching sessions, training plans, weekly messages with workout specifics.
- Genesis Running Team Shirt
- Instruction on all of the necessities such as nutrition, hydration, and strength training for runners.
- Thorough race day preparation
Registration opens mid summer
