Half Marathon Training Program Supported by ASICS

Supported by ASICS

Registration is now open! Register Here

Training for a big race takes more than logging miles. It takes a smart plan, the right support and people who know how to help you run steady through the tough weeks and the good ones too. That’s what you’ll find in Fleet Feet’s Half Marathon Training Program in partnership with ASICS.

With supported workouts each week and running coaches who bring real expertise to every step, you’ll have what you need to train with purpose and finish with confidence.

About this Half Marathon Program

Start Date: July 18, 2026

Program Schedule: Meets Saturdays at 7:30am for 13 Weeks

Location: Fleet Feet Hartford (unless a field trip or course preview day)

Goal Race: Eversource Hartford Half Marathon on Saturday, October 10, 2026

Registration: Opens Sunday, May 10, 2026

Program Cost: $150 for program only or $ TBD for bundle (plus RunSignUp fees).

Coaching: Train with certified running coaches who will guide you through a proven plan designed to inspire, motivate, and build confidence. Because great training is holistic, we’ll cover more than just miles: proper running form, hydration, nutrition, strength training, cross‑training, and speed work all play a role in your success.

Program Perks: Technical t-shirt, discounts on shoes, apparel, accessories and nutrition at Fleet Feet, weekly emails, a private Facebook group and a supportive crew of running friends to train with! 

Prerequisites: The program is open to first-time and repeat half marathoners who have been running fairly consistently, as the program mileage increases quickly.  

We’ll kick the program off with a get-to-know you session at Fleet Feet Hartford followed by a 5-mile run. Our second practice will feature a 10k timed trial, which will be used to calculate your training paces during the program. Later in the program we may take a field trip to a local rails-to-trails (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.** 

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Whether you want to toe the line for 13.1 for the first time, set a new PR for the distance, or just spend those miles having fun and making friends, this program is for you. Join a great team of expert coaches lead by the incredible Andrew Miller and Lisa Zajac – 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!

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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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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!!