What do you mean a half marathon is too scary? You’ve got 2 1/2 months to train, right? Let’s do it together.
Fit Milwaukee is getting together a group of runners to run a half marathon on Saturday, May 1st in Kenosha! (There is a full 26.2 mile marathon that day as well but this time we’re participating in the half.) We’ll be trying to train together for some Saturday morning long runs as well as caravanning to Kenosha on race day. If you’re having doubts about whether or not you’d be able to train and complete it on your own why not join us? We can be kind of pushy- I mean motivating. Even if you can’t make the Saturday morning runs you can still join us for the big race.
Here’s an example of a half marathon training plan for first timers.
If you can run around 4 miles right now you should be ready for 13.1 at the end of 12 weeks. (Ok, so we’re technically 11 1/2 weeks out from race day so adjust the schedule accordingly. It’s pretty darn close!)
You can register online for the race at WisconsinMarathon.com. If you use coupon code 10WISP you can get 10% off the $50 registration fee. Yes, it’s a bit steep but hopefully it will be a lot of fun and totally worth it! They sold out last year so don’t wait too long to decide. Drop us an email if you are interested or you have any questions. If there’s enough interest maybe we can get a walk/run team going as well. There’s even a 2-mile Family Fitness walk going on too so that’s an option. We’re planning this one as we go but it should be a good time.
Count me in!
I’ll come cheer you all on! I won’t be ready to run that until napa in july!!! squeeee
I’m signed up for the 2mi walk!
I’ll do it!
My wife @sherrywilde and I are already signed up and ready to go! This will be her first half and my second! We would love to get a team together.
I might jump in on this one. Checking the calendar…
Great you guys! I will add you all to the list.
I’m not quite at that point yet where I could start training for a half. I have been thinking about it though!! I wish I could get down there to cheer you on, but the musical I am co-directing is the same weekend.
Ok Fit Milwaukee, I’m registered. I logged into Nike+ and have a tentative training schedule, and I just watched the biggest loser…I am MOTIVATED!
Time to get serious about training. I’m in for 13.1!