Training
Training Program
The acclaimed 13-week half marathon training course is back! Join Hartnell College Track/Cross Country Coach Chris Zepeda for lectures and track work that will prepare you to run your first half marathon or your PR! Training has already begun, but you can join anytime at the Salinas Community Y for just $25. You don’t need to be a Y member! Register at Active.com. For information, contact training@salinasvalleyhalfmarathon.org.
Download the full training calendars below.
Beginners PRE-Training Calendar
All lectures begin at 6 p.m. at the Salinas Community Y. All track workouts begin at 6 p.m. at the Salinas High track. Saturday group run times and locations are communicated to registered participants weekly.
Date Topic
5/2 1/2 Marathon Basics (lecture at the Y)
5/7 & 5/9 Track Workout
5/14 Track Workout
5/16 Injury Prevention & Stretching (lecture at the Y)
5/21 & 5/23 Track Workout
5/28 Track Workout
5/30 Speed, Running Form, Strength Training (lecture at the Y)
6/4 & 6/6 Track Workout
6/11 Track Workout
6/13 Diet & Nutrition (lecture at the Y)
6/18 & 6/20 Track Workout
6/25 Track Workout
6/27 Running & Women’s Health (lecture at the Y)
7/2 a& 7/4 Track Workout
7/9 Track Workout
7/11 SVHM Course, Tapering (lecture at the Y)
7/16 & 7/18 Track Workout
7/23 Track Workout
7/25 Prep for Race Day (lecture at the Y)
7/30 Final Workout
