Summer '23 Program Begins July 22nd

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Join Coach Claudia and her crew of awesome coaches to train for a Fall Half Marathon. Our official goal race is the Eversource Hartford Half Marathon, but if you plan to run a different half, let us know and we can help adjust the training for you!

START DATE: Saturday, July 22nd at 7:30am (meet at Fleet Feet - 1003 Farmington Ave, West Hartford 06107).

TRAINING: This 13-week program is open to first-time and repeat half marathoners who have been running fairly consisently during the winter/early spring as the program miles ramp up quickly. 

We’ll kick the program off with a get-to-know you session at Fleet Feet followed by a 5-mile run. Our second practice will feature a 10k time-trial - results will be used to calculate your training paces during the program. Later in the program we may take a field trip to a local rail trail (Farmington or Vernon) for our longer runs...and celebrate post-run with a picnic!

**You must be able to run 6 miles at a 12 minute per mile pace by the second practice (which will be a 10k time-trial). If you cannot run this pace, you may continue to participate in the program, but you will need to be self-supported as our last coach-supported pace group will be ~12:00/mile pace utilizing run/walk intervals.** 

GOAL RACE: The Eversource Hartford Half Marathon on Saturday, October 14th

PROGRAM COST: The cost of the program is $150 (does not include race fee.).

PROGRAM BENEFITS: Program includes a proven training plan led by certified coaches who will inspire, motivate and share their knowledge and distance running secrets, a technical t-shirt, discounts on shoes, apparel, accessories and nutrition at Fleet Feet, weekly emails, a private Facebook group and a posse of new friends to train with!

And because running isn’t just about running (gasp!), there will be training in

• Proper Running Form
• Hydration
• Nutrition
• Strength Training
• Cross Training
• Speed Training

Whether you want to toe the line for 13.1 for the first time, set a new PB for the distance, or just spend those miles having fun and making friends, this program is for you. Join a great team of coaches lead by the ever-energetic Coach Claudia Morrow – bring your goals, your story, your good runs and not-so-good runs, your questions, your sense of humor – and let’s crush this race together!

TESTIMONIALS:

Mary Schmitt:

"Its so hard to put into words what the Fleet Feet Half Marathon training programs have done for me ... they've provided me with the basic fundamentals of what is needed for long distance running, given me the courage to believe I can do it, the coaches and mentors always made it fun and helped ease the nerves.  I feel a part of this running community that makes me want to get up and run!  And mostly, its given me some great friendships."

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Lisa Zajac:

I love the Fleet Feet Half Marathon training programs!  I wanted to run a half marathon, but didn’t think I had the physical fitness or the mental toughness I needed to run 13.1 miles.  It turns out that all I needed were the right coaches and the right training program!  I originally signed up because I wanted the coaching and support for my long runs.  Now, I keep coming back because now I get to run with some of the best friends I have ever known!

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LORI MCCANTS:

I love the Half Marathon training program at Fleet Feet because everyone has something to contribute to the group. We encourage each other, motivate each other, laugh with each other and give each other the words and laughs to get each to the next mile.  The coaches are supportive and is able to give you some of the best advice. No one is left behind!

Join us at Fleet Feet and let’s Run This Town!!