2011 Training Programs & Clinics
Train to run your best Vancouver Half-Marathon or 5k! Two ways to train.
ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMSFree training programs when you register for the run! Follow along to train for your best halfmarathon or 5k! Coach Jenny HadfieldFeatured Runners' World columnist, published author of three books, writer, coach, speaker and endurance athlete, certified coach and personal trainer. Training ProgramsForerunnersTop running staff, featuring tips, local knowledge and expertise from some of Canada's top runners, including Peter Butler (2:09), Art Boileau and more. Training ProgramsYou will find the training programs, tips and race secrets, and ability to ask either of our coaches for advice to run your best race!
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INSTORE CLINICS
Forerunners West 4thStarts Wed April 6, 6:30pm
Forerunners North VanStarts Sun April 3, 8:00am 12-week Half Marathon Clinic:
12-week 5k Learn-to-Run Clinic:
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Online Training Programs with Coach Jenny Hadfield
SVHM 14-week Online Training Clinic — from Runner's World guru Coach Jenny Hadfield. FREE, online. Starting Monday March 21 (Half) and April 18 (5k)! Check them out now!
Coach Jenny Hadfield
Once considered a feat for superhuman athletes, running is now within every mortal's grasp. Coach Jenny Hadfield has created five winning training plans for the Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon that work for every mortal—even you.
Jenny is a published author of three books (Marathoning for Mortals, Running for Mortals, Training for Mortals), writer, coach, speaker and endurance athlete. She has a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, a Masters Degree in Exercise Science and is a certified coach and personal trainer. She is a Columnist for Health Magazine, Women's Running Magazine, writes an "Ask Coach Jenny" blog for RunnersWorld.com, and has written for Cooking Light, Her Sports, the Chicago Tribune, and Chicago Athlete Magazines.
In the training programmes, you'll find the courage to train, the will power to persevere, and the tenacity to finish one mile after another. Jenny will be there for you every step of the way, from your first unsure thoughts to your last-minute jitters to your supreme joy as you cross the finish line. Coach Jenny will be online to answer your training questions.
You'll also find:
- Tips for finding the right training programme for you
- Smart Link Buttons to Coach Jenny Hadfield to ask your personal training questions
- Lots of great Training information and tips to get you started.
The Training Schedules
SVHM training schedules from Coach Jenny
What to run or walk every day with helpful hints and advice.
- HALF MARATHON RUN-WALK
- HALF MARATHON BEGINNER RUN
- HALF MARATHON INTERMEDIATE RUN
- HALF MARATHON ADVANCED RUN
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Online Training Programs with Forerunners
SVHM 14-week Online Training Clinic — from Forerunners. FREE, online. Starting Monday March 21!
Top running staff, featuring tips, local knowledge and expertise from some of Canada's top runners, including Peter Butler (2:09), Art Boileau and more.
14 week online training programs for:
Scotiabank Half Marathon & 5k Learn to Run Clinic
Hosted by Forerunners & Asics
at Forerunners West 4th, Vancouver
Forerunners West 4th in store clinic starting 6:30pm on Wednesday, April 6, at Forerunners West 4th, 3502 W. 4th Ave, Vancouver (604-732-4535).
- $100 includes Clinic Workouts, Training Schedule and Half Marathon Race Entry
- $70 includes Clinic Workouts, Training Schedule and 5k Race Entry
- $50 Clinic Only
- $5 Drop-in
Call Forerunners at 604-732-4535 for more info or to sign up.
Half-Marathon Workout Schedule
April 6 Intervals
April 10 Sun. 8am Timed Training Run: 10km
April 13 Pyramids
April 20
April 27 Fartlek
May 4 Pyramids
May 11 Ladder
May 15 Sun. 8am Timed Training Run: 16km
May 18 Intervals
May 25 Fartlek
June 1 Ladder
June 5 Sun. 8am Timed Training Run: 20km
June 8 Intervals
June 15 Pyramids
June 22 Fartlek
June 26 SCOTIABANK Half Marathon and 5k
Scotiabank Half Marathon Clinic
Hosted by Forerunners & Asics
at Forerunners North Van
Forerunners North Van in store clinic starting 8:00am on Sunday, April 3, at Forerunners North Van, 980 Marine Dr., N. Vancouver (604-982-0878).
Jerry Ziak will be coaching this 12-week clinic leading up to the Scotiabank Half Marathon. Clinic runs twice a week, with a long run on Sunday mornings and an interval session on Thursday nights.
12-Week Scotiabank Half Marathon Clinic:
- $135 includes Thursday Speed Workouts, Sunday Long Runs, Training Schedule and Half Marathon Race Entry
- $100 includes one session/week (either Thursday or Sunday), Training Schedule and Half Marathon Race Entry
- $85 includes Thursday Speed Workouts, Sunday Long Runs, and Training Schedule (no race entry)
12-Week Scotiabank 5 km Learn-to-Run Clinic:
- $105 includes Thursday and Sunday 5 km Walk/Run Clinic and 5 km Race Entry
- $70 includes one session/week (either Thursday or Sunday), Training Schedule and 5 km Race Entry
- $85 includes Thursday and Sunday 5 km Walk/Run Clinic and Training Schedule (no race entry)
- $5 Drop-in
Contact Forerunners North Van at 604-982-0878 for weekly schedule of workouts, more info or to sign up.
Forerunners: Official Retailer of the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k Run / Walk. Two locations! 3502 West 4th Ave, Vancouver; and 980 Marine Drive, North Vancouver. Website: www.forerunners.ca
Other SVHM Training Programs
There are a number of other clinics and probably one near you. Check your local running store and ask them if they are running the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k. If not, ask them why? It's the best half-marathon in Vancouver and you don't want to miss out!