This 16-week plan is ideally suited to the runner who is training for their first half marathon.
Start Date: July 24
Base Fitness: Runners should be comfortable running or run/walking 3 times per week with a 2-mile long run on the weekend.
This 16-week plan is ideal for the runner who has completed at least one half marathon and is looking to increase their weekly mileage or speed.
Start Date: July 24
Base Fitness: Runners should be comfortable running or run/walking 4 times per week with a 8-mile long run on the weekend.
This 16-week training plan has customizations for the first time and the advanced marathoner. Weekly mileage totals vary for each group.
Start Date: July 24
Base Fitness: Runners should be comfortable running or run/walking 3 times per week with a manageable 10-mile long run on the weekend.
Group Training
Are you located in the Chattanooga region? The Chattanooga Track Club hosts weekly group runs at the Battlefield and throughout the city.
Join the CTC Fall Training Group on Facebook to meet other runners and see the schedule as it’s announced.
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