If you’re a runner and you want to participate in a half marathon this fall, Fleet Feet’s latest half marathon training program is perfect for you.
The Fall Half Marathon Training Program at Fleet Feet is a 12 -week program to prepare runners for their first ever endurance event or to help seasoned runners meet a new performance goal. The program includes a training plan designed by experienced coaches, weekly group workouts with mapped courses, pace leaders and more.
You will need to be able to complete 3 miles by the first workout. This group is for runners, walkers, and run/walkers of all paces and levels of experience. Included in the group is the following pace groups. 1:45, 1:55, 2:00, 2:10, 2:15, 2:20, 2:30, 2:45 as well as interval groups (10:1, 3:1, 2:1, 1:1) and walk.
The program spans 12 weeks and includes weekly group workouts with mapped courses, pace leaders, fluids provided, along with a tech tee. The group workouts are every Saturday at 7 a.m., at locations in Brentwood, Franklin, Green Hills and parts of the race course.
“Runners need to be able to complete three miles by our first Saturday workout. There are walkers, interval groups (10:1-run 10 minutes, walk 1 minute, 3:1-run 3 minutes, walk 1 minute, 2:1-run 2 minutes, walk 1 minute, 1:1-run 1 minute walk 1 minute) and runners,” said Stephanie Spann at Fleet Feet.
The training group offers many benefits:
“Our group offers pre-planned routes, water stops, pace leaders, as well as discounts to Franklin Massage (our sponsoring sports massage clinic) for the duration of training, nutrition information and access to our sponsoring physical therapists,” Stephanie added.
As Stephanie mentioned, you don’t have to do your training run alone -Fleet Feet Sports will be there every step of the way. To prepare for the training program, stop by Fleet Feet Brentwood for the latest selections in gear and shoes. They even offer free services like a proper shoe fitting and a proper sports bra fitting.
Registration is now open, cost of the training is $100. Training begins on Saturday, August 13th. Race registration is not included in this training program. If you have any questions, please email steph@fleetfeetnashville.com.
Fleet Fleet Brentwood is located on Franklin Road, follow them on Facebook for the latest events and offerings.
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