WEEK 7: HALF MARATHON WITH 'SAINTS DAYS'

​WEEK 7 HALF MARATHON 2021 with ‘SAINTS DAYS’ Training Plan Starts
The month of February ends this upcoming Sunday, with March 1 falling on a Monday. That’s progress!  Runners, congratulate yourself on reaching the point at which the long run at week’s end (6.5 miles) surpasses the distance you’ll be racing in a St. Patrick’s Day 10K (6.25 miles). Walkers will cover 6 miles for the second consecutive week, just shy of the actual race distance, and can feel even more accomplished.  
 
If you have not been running or walking hill repeats, consider trying this workout option (Tuesdays) as spring weather commences. It will add variety and help build strength and speed without formal speed drills.

There's only one 'Saints' Day' tune-up race to complete in the upcoming month of March before the focus changes.  After this benchmark accomplishment you will only be concentrating on preparing for the half marathon.
 
Part 2 of each training plan begins with week 9.  The plans overlap a few weeks so you can follow Part 1 though week 10 or decide to ‘turn the page’ to Part 2 and feel the excitement of being on the last half of the 18-week program.
 
RUN & MOVE HAPPY!

The full plans are on the RESOURCES page

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