Training: Half-Marathon Begin to Run Program

You should be running 30 minutes 3 times a weak already to begin. Before starting any fitness regimen you should consult your physician.

Goal: Complete your first half-marathon (21.1km)!
Event: Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon
Date: Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 – 7:00am
Location: Start UBC (University Blvd @ East Mall); Finish at Stanley Park Fish House
Parking: Park at UBC and the event runs shuttle buses back to UBC after you finish!

Program Description:

Half-Marathon Learn to Run MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Week 1
Apr 7-13		 Stretch 5k 3k 5k Cross Train 20 Min. Rest 7k
Week 2
Apr 14-20		 Stretch 6k 3k 6k Cross Train 20 Min. Rest 9k
Week 3
Apr 21-27		 Stretch 6k 3k 6k Cross Train 20 Min. Rest 11k
Week 4
Apr 28-4		 Stretch 7k 3k 7k Cross Train 20 Min. Rest 10k
Week 5
May 5-11		 Stretch 7k 3k 7k Cross Train 20 Min. Rest 12k
Week 6
May 12-18		 Stretch 8k 5k 8k Cross Train 20 Min. Rest 14k
Week 7
May 19-25		 Stretch 8k 5k 8k Cross Train 20 Min. Rest 13k
Week 8
May 26-1		 Stretch 9k 5k 9k Cross Train 20 Min. Rest 15k
Week 9
June 2-8		 Stretch 9k 5k 9k Cross Train 20 Min. Rest 17k
Week 10
June 9-15		 Stretch 8k 5k 7k Cross Train 20 Min. Rest 14k
Week 11
June 16-22		 Stretch 6k 5k 4k Cross Train 20 Min. Rest Run Day! Arrive Early, Park at UBC, Have Fun!

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