id you know that the Half Marathon is one of the most popular race distances?  According to Running USA, 1.9 million people completed a half marathon in 2016. Will you join us in 2018??

Whether you want to toe the line for 13.1 for the first time, set a new PB for the distance, or just spend those miles having fun and making friends, this program is for you.  Join Coaches Mary & Claudia for the miles – 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!

GOAL RACE: Amica Iron Horse Half Marathon on Sunday, June 3 in Simsbury 

If you can’t run Iron Horse or just wish to run a different race, we’ll be glad to help you rework your training calendar to meet your goal race.  Some other races to consider:

• Oh Boy Half Marathon, Waterbury, CT on May 28^th
• Twin Lobster Half, Gloucester, MA on June 3^rd
• Fairfield Road Race, Fairfield, CT on June 3^rd
• Race the Lake, Cooperstown, NY on June 9^th

WHEN: Our program starts Saturday, March 3^rd at 8 a.m.

We’ll kick things off with a runner-centric workout and get-to-know you session at Fleet Feet.

Our group runs will be Saturday mornings at 8 am. Start time may be moved earlier as the weather heats up (ahhh, warmth!) and the miles increase.

**To participate in this program, you must be able to run 5 miles at a 13 minutes per mile pace by our first practice (March 3^rd)**

Runners are encouraged (and very welcome!) to join the free Wednesday Fun Runs at Fleet Feet, and we recommend participating in the "Run Strong" cross-training program for endurance runners offered on Tuesday evenings at CrossFit Hartford. 

And because running isn’t just about running (gasp!), there will be training in

• Proper Running Form
• Hydration
• Nutrition
• Strength Training
• Cross Training
• Speed Training

Join us at Fleet Feet and let’s Run This Town!!