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Real Virtual Racing
Training Program

Get Fit with Too Legit Fitness

In partnership with Silicon Valley-based group Too Legit Fitness, our official SV Half Pace Group, we are providing all participants with a free six-week virtual training plan.

We also invite SV Half runners into our Facebook Group where we’ll share tips, host a couple of virtual meet-ups, support one another and more! 

Learn more about Too Legit Fitness at: https://www.toolegitfitness.com/

Week 1: August 10–16

> 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)

Week 2: August 17–23

> 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)

Week 3: August 24–30

> 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)

Week 4: Aug. 31–Sept. 6

> 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)

Week 5: September 7–13

> 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)

Week 6: September 14–20

> 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.