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8 Week Half Marathon Training Schedule

July 18, 2018 by Chrissy Carroll 9 Comments

Two runners outside with a text overlay that says 8 week half marathon training plan

Want to train for a half marathon – but realizing you don’t have as much time as most training plans require?  Check out this 8 week half marathon training schedule!  This plan will get you crossing the finish line of your race in just two months.  Plus, you can choose modifications for the plan according…

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12 Week 10K Training Plan for Beginners

June 6, 2018 by Chrissy Carroll 17 Comments

Silhouette of a runner in the sunlight with a text overlay about a 10K training plan

Thinking about tackling a 10K race this summer or fall – but nervous because you’re a beginner runner?  No need to worry, my friend!  You’ll find a perfect beginner-friendly 12 week 10K training plan below. The 10K race is a great distance for beginners.  The 6.2 mile distance is a longer challenge than a 5K,…

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20 Week Marathon Training Schedule for Beginners

April 9, 2018 by Chrissy Carroll 44 Comments

A woman's running sneakers with a text overlay that says 20 week marathon training plan

This 20 week marathon training schedule for beginners will help you cross the finish line of your first marathon race! So you’ve taken the plunge and decided you want to do your first marathon?  First off, give yourself a giant “woooohoooo!” – because you are pretty darn amazing for taking the first steps towards achieving…

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15K Training Plan for Beginners

March 12, 2018 by Chrissy Carroll 40 Comments

Female running outside with a text overlay that says 15K training plan

Have you done your first 5K and are looking for a new challenge?  Or maybe you just started taking up running and want to jump right into a longer distance?  Either way, this 15K training plan for beginners might be a perfect option for you! A 15K is approximately 9.3 miles, so you’re looking at…

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Intermediate 10K Training Plan + Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women!

August 23, 2017 by Chrissy Carroll 24 Comments

This intermediate 10K training schedule is an excellent option for runners who want to start experimenting with speedwork and interval training.

Try out this intermediate 10K training plan to help get you to the finish line of your next race – which is hopefully the Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women! Disclosure:  This post is sponsored on behalf of the Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women.  As always, all opinions are my own. Where my ladies…

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12 Week Half Marathon Training Plan for Beginners

February 8, 2016 by Chrissy Carroll 35 Comments

Woman running with text overlay that says 12 week half marathon training plan

This 12 week half marathon training plan is a perfect option for beginner runners, or for experienced runners who are looking for no frills half marathon training with just 3 days a week of running. Highlights of this 12 week half marathon training plan: I used this half marathon when I was training for the Earth…

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Training for a Triathlon: Tips for Designing Your Workout Plan

May 29, 2015 by Chrissy Carroll 4 Comments

Training for a Triathlon: Tips for Designing Your Workout Plan!

If there was ever a way to get paid to just be a perpetual student of some sort, I think I’d love that. I really enjoy classes, professional development activities, webinars – all that cool stuff in the areas of nutrition, fitness, business, & social media. Can someone just pay me a salary to attend…

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Marathon Training Plan for Beginners – 3 Recommended Plans!

May 11, 2015 by Chrissy Carroll Leave a Comment

Marathon Training for Beginners

Contemplating running your first marathon?!  Woohoo!  I 100% believe that just about anyone – as long as they put the time into training – can complete the 26.2 mile challenge. At one point, marathons were considered an event for only a few elite runners.  The first Boston marathon started back in 1897 with just 18…

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20 Week Half Marathon Training Schedule for Beginners

February 4, 2015 by Chrissy Carroll 50 Comments

Runners with text overlay about 20 week half marathon training schedule for beginners. Kind of like the "Couch to Half Marathon" version of plans for new runners training for their first half marathon.

One thing I’ve heard from several people lately is that they really want to train for their first half marathon, but then they say something along the lines of… “I’m not sure if I can do it.” “I don’t know how to train for it.” “I don’t know if I have the time for it.”…

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