Designed for: individuals who are active but don't really consider themselves a runner. This plan will gradually increase your training in order for you to get to your race healthy and injury free.

What's included:
- E-mail support is available to answer your questions regarding the plan.
- An Athlete Guide & description document explaining your upcoming workouts and training
- A Zone Chart explaining effort/zone/intensity levels to accompany the workouts.
- Weekly newsletter
- Plus other bonuses

You will get in all your key running workouts while supplementing your training with two cross training days a week to keep you balanced and in order to get to your half marathon fit, healthy, and ready to run your best. It includes strength training, days off, and active recovery days.

Before starting:
The plan starts with run/walk workouts, then to run-only workouts. If you feel you still need walk breaks, they can easily be taken during the recovery periods indicated. You should be able to comfortably run/walk for 30 minutes before starting this plan.  The weekly volume of the plan starts at 3:00 hours for the first week and peaks at 5:45 hours.

Created by:
Joan Scrivanich, and Exercise Physiologist and Coach with a Master’s Degree in Applied Exercise Physiology from the Ivy League institution Columbia University in New York City. She holds advanced coaching certifications including USA Triathlon Level 2 Endurance, USA Track & Field Level 2 Endurance, Ironman Certified Coach, and NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. Joan has 35 years of experience as an endurance athlete and almost 25 years as an exercise physiologist. She had the privilege of competing at a competitive division I college in both cross country and track. Her racing background spans a wide range; she has experience training & racing for everything from the Mile to the Marathon and Sprint Triathlons to the 140.6 distance, which has given her firsthand insight into the training and racing demands of endurance sports.

Questions?
Contact Coach Joan, she'd be happy to answer your questions.