Mini training program

Time yourself on the Monon Trail miles are marked or find an outdoor track about 4 laps to a mile in lane one. Identify your pace then work on distance and speed over the fall and winter. We want to assure anyone who has dreamed of completing the Festival Mini-Marathon or other spring half marathon that we have a roadmap for you. You may start out slower, but we are confident our training will quicken your pace as you become accustomed to the longer walks.

If you are walking another spring half marathon, be sure to note the minimum pace required so that we can assist you to be prepared to walk that pace. We will note your pace at the first training walk. Consider bringing a watch if you have one.

This will be used for aligning everyone with the appropriate pacer starting on week 2. Our walker goal is this: Provide the environment and support to all walkers so they have the best opportunity to complete the program and finish the Festival-Mini Marathon. If we do our part, and you put in the work and complete the training, success is almost assured! To enhance your experience, walkers will often take alternate routes from the runners to avoid trail congestion. Indy Runners and Walkers puts on several races during the first half of the year.

We highly recommend participating in a couple of these races as part of your half marathon training. Runners should select a program based on their goals for the mini marathon and their current level of fitness. An active, experienced runner who has race experience may want to consider programs that include speed training. However, first time mini marathoners commonly have little running experience to draw from.

Walkers This is a program designed especially for walkers training for the half marathon Run Like Hal Whether pursuing general fitness, training for your first race, or trying to hit your next personal best, HalHigdon. Contact Info HalHigdon info halhigdon. All rights reserved. Digital Momentum. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.

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Know your terrain. Take a look at the course map ahead of time. If it's hilly, make sure all your training isn't just on flat ground. On the stationary bike or spin bike , train at a moderately high resistance.

Do some combos. A short bike ride followed immediately by a brief run is aptly known as a "brick" in tri parlance, because the transition can make your legs feel heavy and sluggish.

Prepare yourself for the sensation with at least a couple of them before the race itself. If you're a beginner, it's a smart way to get to the finish line of a mini-triathlon. Start by running for two or three minutes, then walking for the same amount of time. As you get fitter, increase your runs and shorten your walks.