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Training for a Half Marathon

By CelesteHarrison

  • Week One

    Week One
    Before you begin training you need to learn how to run properly. Click on the link to watch a video on good running form.
    When training for a race, it is important incorporate days of cross-training, and rest days into your schedule.
    Monday- 3.2 km (easy run)
    Tuesday- 30 mins. cross-training (biking, swimming, walking)
    Wednesday- 3.2km (easy run)
    Thursday- REST
    Friday- 30 mins cross training
    Saturday- 6.4km (long run)
    Sunday- REST
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    Training for a Half Marathon

  • Week Two

    Week Two
    Monday- 4 km (easy run)
    Tuesday- 30 mins. cross-training (biking, swimming, walking)
    Wednesday- 4km (easy run)
    Thursday- REST
    Friday- 35 mins cross training
    Saturday- 7km (long run)
    Sunday- REST

  • Week Three

    Week Three
    Monday- 4.8 km (easy run)
    Tuesday- 30 mins. cross-training (biking, swimming, walking)
    Wednesday- 4.8 km (easy run)
    Thursday- REST
    Friday- 40 mins cross training
    Saturday- 9 km (long run)
    Sunday- REST

  • Week Four

    Week Four
    Monday- 5.6 km (easy run)
    Tuesday- 30 mins. cross-training (biking, swimming, walking)
    Wednesday- 5.6 km (easy run)
    Thursday- REST
    Friday- 45 mins cross training
    Saturday- 11.2 km (long run)
    Sunday- REST

  • Week Five

    Week Five
    Monday- 6.4 km (easy run)
    Tuesday- 30 mins. cross-training (biking, swimming, walking)
    Wednesday- 6.4 km (easy run)
    Thursday- REST
    Friday- 50 mins cross training
    Saturday- 12.8 km (long run)
    Sunday- REST

  • Week Six

    Week Six
    Monday- 7.2 km (easy run)
    Tuesday- 30 mins. cross-training (biking, swimming, walking)
    Wednesday- 7.2 km (easy run)
    Thursday- REST
    Friday- 55 mins cross training
    Saturday- 14.4 km (long run)
    Sunday- REST

  • Week Seven

    Week Seven
    Monday- 8 km (easy run)
    Tuesday- 30 mins. cross-training (biking, swimming, walking)
    Wednesday- 8 km (easy run)
    Thursday- REST
    Friday- 60 mins cross training
    Saturday- 16 km (long run)
    Sunday- REST

  • Week Eight

    Week Eight
    Monday- 9 km (easy run)
    Tuesday- 30 mins. cross-training (biking, swimming, walking)
    Wednesday- 9 km (easy run)
    Thursday- REST
    Friday- 65 mins cross training
    Saturday- 18 km (long run)
    Sunday- REST

  • Week Nine

    Week Nine
    Monday- 3.2 km (easy run)
    Tuesday- REST
    Wednesday- 3.2 km (easy run)
    Thursday- 3.2 km
    Friday- REST
    Saturday- REST

  • RACE DAY!

    RACE DAY!
    On March 6, there is an annual race in Burlington, called the Burlington Chilly Half Marathon.

  • Credits (part 2)

    Credits (part 2)
    Week Seven: Photo taken from http://www.ableorthotics.ca/category/active-sports/
    Week Eight- Photo taken from: http://sarahannsalazar.com/sarahrun/
    Week Nine- Photo taken from: www.allposters.com
    Race Day- Photo taken from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mountain_running.JPG
    Credits part 1: photo taken from: http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/dynoGallDetail.asp?photoID=5967999
    Credits part 2- Photo from: http://kyleeastham.wordpress.com/page/3/

  • Credits (part one)

    Credits (part one)
    Title: Photo by Celeste Harrison 2010
    Week One: Photo by Celeste Harrison 2009
    Week Two: Photo taken from http://thesceneinto.com/2010/06/the-joy-of-running/
    Week Three: Photo taken from: http://www.gengo.ca/fitness/attn-cyclists-and-runners-map-your-route/
    Week Four: Photo taken from: http://www.dynamicdefense.ca/saferunning.htm
    Week Five Photo taken from: http://cowichan.iwebez.co
    Week Six Photo taken from http://www.cppcoaching.com/home/2009/9/14/high-cadence-is-one-of-the-secrets-to-faster-