2024 Spring Half Marathon & 10 Mile Training

Half Marathon and 10-Mile Training Programs

The half marathon, at 21.1K or 13.1 miles, is a popular and rewarding activity for runners worldwide. The distance is a challenging but achievable goal for most runners, especially those who have some experience in intermediate distances such as 5-mile and 10-K races. The half marathon requires less training time and recovery than a full marathon, which can be more convenient for busy lifestyles. While the half marathon is often used as a stepping stone to prepare for a full marathon, it also stands as a satisfying accomplishment on its own. With many half-marathons being held in iconic or scenic locations, with cheering crowds, music, and entertainment along the course, it can be a rewarding, fun, and social experience.

For those not quite ready to step up to a half marathon, we also offer 15K (fall) and 10-Mile (spring and summer) training programs, often in conjunction with our half marathon training.

Our Half Marathon, 10-Mile and 15K Training Programs are typically 10-13 week programs (depending on season and goal race) and are designed to prepare runners and run/walkers for either a first-ever endurance event or a new PR. The program will educate on endurance training principles, run training discipline, mental skills training, hydration and nutrition, body awareness, pacing, and running autonomy.

Goal Races

With the number of spring half marathons available, we provide training options for several.

• CARA Lakefront 10 Miler April 7, 2024
• Carmel Half Marathon April 13, 2024
• Indy Mini Half Marathon May 4, 2024
• Chicagoland Spring Half Marathon May 5, 2024
• Chicago Spring Half Marathon May 19, 2024

If you're running a different late spring half marathon, we'll do our best to accommodate your race schedule.

This is not a couch-to-half marathon training program. The starting mileage for our half marathon, 10-mile, and 15K training programs is 5 miles. A successful runner in these programs can comfortably run a 10K or farther before beginning this training program.

Program Includes

• 9-13 week training plans (depending on season and goal race)
• On-site coaching
• 2x per week coached group runs (plus two homework runs)
• Participant-only, in-store merchandise discounts
• Team support and encouragement
• Top quality technical running shirt
• Educational clinics
• Post-run refreshments
• Emailed advice and support by certified coaches