We will be introducing some exciting training options for our event in 2012. Training for Akron will include an expanded Marathon 101 program, a renewed relationship with Team in Training, as well as a great partnership with an online training company. In addition, we will be hosting several “Blue Line” course preview runs beginning on Sunday May 13th and continuing each month until race day. Check back early in 2012 for more details!
We will be developing a variety of marathon training plans for our event over the Winter. Until then here are a few great plans courtesy of Cool Running dot com.
Beginner
For runners who currently run 15 to 25 miles per week and expect to run the marathon in about 4 hours for men, or 4:20 for women. You should have at least one year of running experience.
Intermediate
For runners who currently run 25 to 50 miles per week and expect to run the marathon in under 3:30 for men, or 3:50 for women.
Advanced
For runners who currently run 40 to 60 miles per week and expect to run the marathon in under 3:00 for men, or 3:20 for women.
Competitive
For runners who currently run over 50 miles per week and expect to run the marathon in under 2:30 for men, or 2:50 for women.
We will be developing a variety of half marathon training plans for our event over the Winter. Until then here are a few great plans courtesy of Cool Running dot com.
Beginner
For runners who currently run 15 to 25 miles per week and expect to run the half marathon in about 2 hours.
Intermediate
For runners who curently run 25 to 50 miles per week and expect to run the half marathon in under 1:45:00.
Advanced
For runners who currently run 40 to 60 miles per week and expect to run the half marathon in under 1:30:00.
Competitive
For runners who currently run over 60 miles per week and expect to run the half marathon in under 1:20:00.
Whether it is your first time or you are a seasoned team relay participant, we will be offering some great training options in 2012.
