PURPOSE:
This round of training targets the Eugene Half-Marathon on May 1st. We
gradually increase the length of weekly long runs, preparing you for a safe and
satisfying finish. The Eugene Running Company has sponsored Joe’s Team since
2005.
LOCATIONS:
Most
of our runs start and finish at the Eugene Running Company (116 Oakway Center,
541-344-6399). About 1½ miles of each run is on city streets. The remainder
follows the scenic and safe riverside bike path with its marked distances. Some
restrooms are open and others are shut down during winter months; same for water
fountains.
COSTS:
The fee is $50 (payable at the store and before your program begins). This
covers coaching services. Other benefits of Team membership are discounts (at
the store) or donated goods and services (by sponsors and friends). You pay
your own race entry fee. If you haven’t already entered, do so soon. This step
is important, because early entry not only saves you money but also seals your
commitment.
Enter at: eugenemarathon.com
ADVISER:
Joe Henderson planned this program and is on hand to advise you most weekends. Experienced
runners on staff at the Running Company are also available to assist you. You
can reach Joe anytime by text (541-953-7179) or email (joesrunteam@gmail.com).
Previews and results appear at joeshalfteam.blogspot.com. You’re also invited
to join the Facebook group, Joe’s Team Runners.
PREREQUISITES: We
want no one to go too far, too soon. A recent run of four miles or longer is
highly recommended before entering this program. We also advise that you come
into the program with no injury that might interfere with increasing your
distances. If you already train beyond the scheduled distances for our early
weeks, you can join the group training later.
GROUP
RUNS: We focus on the long run, the most important one by far for
a would-be half-marathoner. Runs increase by one mile per week. The pace of the
runs is meant to be relaxed, especially if you are running these distances for
the first time. Walk breaks are an option to make the distances more
manageable.
You benefit the most from this program if you take all of
these runs with the group (at the prescribed distances and no farther). However,
we realize that conflicts come up. If you miss running with us, try to run a
similar distance on or near the same day it is scheduled here.
TRAINING PROGRAM
Runs begin at the Running Company, at 8:00 A.M. on Sundays. Bring
your preferred drinks and other supplies for delivery during your runs. You
start these runs with our marathoners, who usually go longer distances.
Date
– Distance
February 28th – 5 miles to start half-marathon training
March 6th –
6 miles (Joe is away)
March 13th
– 7 miles
March 20th
– 8 miles
March 27th –
9 miles
April 3rd –
10 miles
April 10th –
11 miles
April 17th
– 6 miles
April 24th
– one hour
May 1st – Eugene Half at 7:00
The next half-marathon training program will target the Coburg
Half in July.
OTHER RUNS: We urge you to run at least three days during the week. With distances increasing quickly here, you need to keep all other runs easy (even easier than they normally might be) to allow full recovery between long ones. The recommended length, in time, is 30 to 60 minutes – or a total of one to two hours for the week, not counting the Sunday run.
OTHER RUNS: We urge you to run at least three days during the week. With distances increasing quickly here, you need to keep all other runs easy (even easier than they normally might be) to allow full recovery between long ones. The recommended length, in time, is 30 to 60 minutes – or a total of one to two hours for the week, not counting the Sunday run.
