> Download Week 1 Training Program

Workout of the Week Run:

• 1-2 mile warm up followed by stretching and dynamic drills. This warm up is meant to be relaxed at your own leisure. This is also a great opportunity to meet and socialize with fellow runners.
• The workout: 6 x 400 meters at current 10k pace with 400 easy recovery jog between runs.
• This workout can be adjusted to 4 or 5 reps depending on the participants current fitness level.
• 1-2 mile cool down jog and stretch. Similar to the warm up, this is at your own leisure.

General Maintenance Run:

• Casual conversation pace jog suggested distance 3-5 miles

Weekend Run:

Distance 6-8 miles conversation pace jog (progressive mileage build up)

> Download Week 2 Training Program

Workout of the Week Run:

• 1-2 mile warm up followed by stretching and dynamic drills. This warm up is meant to be relaxed at your own leisure. This is also a great opportunity to meet and socialize with fellow runners.
• The workout: 6 x 400 meters at current 5k pace with 400 easy recovery jog between runs.
• This workout can be adjusted to 4 or 5 reps depending on the participants current fitness level. Similar to the previous week but the speed is increased approximately 3-5 seconds per 400 repetition.
• 1-2 mile cool down jog and stretch. Similar to the warm up, this is at your own leisure.

General Maintenance Run:

• Casual conversation pace jog suggested distance 4-6 miles

Weekend Run:

Distance 9-11 mile conversation pace jog (progressive mileage build up)

> Download Week 3 Training Program

Workout of the Week Run:

• 1-2 mile warm up followed by stretching and dynamic drills. This warm up is meant to be relaxed at your own leisure. This is also a great opportunity to meet and socialize with fellow runners.
• The workout: 30-40 minute tempo run. Tempo runs are meant to be comfortably hard.
• Runners should shoot for a pace slightly slower than goal half marathon pace.
• 1-2 mile cool down jog and stretch. Similar to the warm up, this is at your own leisure.

General Maintenance Run:

• Casual conversation pace jog suggested distance 5-7 miles

Weekend Run:

Distance 10-12 miles conversation pace (peak training distance)

> Download Week 4 Training Program

Workout of the Week Run:

• 1-2 mile warm up followed by stretching and dynamic drills. This warm up is meant to be relaxed at your own leisure. This is also a great opportunity to meet and socialize with fellow runners.
• The workout: 1-2-3-2-1 Fartlek
  • Run for 1 minute at 5k pace followed by a recovery jog for 1 minute
  • Run for 2 minutes at 10k pace followed by a recovery jog for 2 minutes
  • Run for 3 minutes at your goal half marathon pace followed by a recovery jog for 3 minutes
  • Run for 2 minutes at 10k pace followed by a recovery jog for 2 minutes
  • Run for 1 minute at 5k pace followed by a recovery jog for 1 minute to finish the workout.
• 1-2 mile cool down jog and stretch. Similar to the warm up, this is at your
  own leisure.

General Maintenance Run:

• Casual conversation pace jog suggested distance 4-6 miles

Weekend Run:

• Distance 7-9 miles (reduced mileage over final two weeks leading up to race day)

> Download Week 5 Training Program

Workout of the Week Run:

• 1-2 mile warm up followed by stretching and dynamic drills. This warm up is meant to be relaxed at your own leisure. This is also a great opportunity to meet and socialize with fellow runners.
• The workout: 35-45 minute tempo run. Tempo runs are meant to be comfortably hard.
• Runners should shoot for a pace slightly slower than goal half marathon pace.
• 1-2 mile cool down jog and stretch. Similar to the warm up, this is at your own leisure.

General Maintenance Run:

• Casual conversation pace jog suggested distance 3-5 miles

Weekend Run:

Distance 5K - 10K Shakeout Run (Taper Time)

> Download Week 6 Training Program

General Maintenance Run:

• Casual conversation pace jog suggested distance 3-5 miles

Workout of the Week: Race Day!

• You got this!
• Racing one of the live courses? Check your email and visit svhalfmarathon.com for detailed instructions.
• Be mindful of guidelines as directed by Santa Clara County including:
  1) stay home if not feeling well
  2) face coverings
  3) minimum of 6ft+ of social distancing
  4) hand sanitizer/hand hygiene etiquette.

Highly suggest having a water/electrolytes to stay hydrated and light snack for longer runs.  Be sure to check weather forecast in advance and dress accordingly.