We have just about three months until the UNITE Half Marathon.  That is still plenty of time but you need to make sure you get out there!  As a guide, we have pulled together a general training plan to get you from here to that starting line.  If you missed Running 101, this plan incorporates a lot of what we discussed: building mileage gradually, building a base, working in some varied running, having one longer run day each week, and making sure there are rest days.  Take this plan and tailor it to your schedule and what will work for you. 
 

Remember that many of the training runs you will do over the next 14 weeks will be at a slow, easy pace.  Training for a race of this length requires endurance, so your body will need to get used to spending a lot of time on your feet.  You do not have to be running fast to build up this endurance, as your body will adapt to the overall time you spend running,   While it varies for everyone, think of the "easy" pace as one that you could chat with someone, a sentence at a time. 

This plan is just a guideline; use it as a guideline.  Tweak it to make it work for you and your schedule.  Join us for training runs along the line which will generally follow this plan.  Go at your own pace.  But know, the only way you will succeed is if you put in the time and effort.  Every step will make you stronger - mentally and physically!

If you are unsure of something or have any questions, let us know and one of our great coaches will get an answer!