Mark Your Calendars

October 19, 2008

This is the date to put on your calendars, this is the day it will happen. Don't worry, registration has not opened yet, but make sure you keep the 19th open so you can complete the distance you sign up for.

Now, for some training tips. If you are wondering what a training plan looks like for a full marathon, half marathon, running or walking and you are feeling overwhelmed, take a deep breath and relax in the fact that someone has already created plans that many people have used successfully (including myself) and which are free. When you are ready, go to:

http://www.halhigdon.com/#half

Scroll down this page and on the left-hand side you will see links to training programs for various distances. Look them over, decide whether you want to run your distance or walk it and what level athlete you are (that's right, if you do the training for a half or full marathon, you get to call yourself an athlete!). Additionally, this site is full of excellent information for runners of all ages and abilities, so take some time to look through it and familiarize yourself with some of the information. Then print out the schedule you want to use, put dates on it and start your running/walking program!