1/2 Marathon Training?

Look for a running/shoe store in your area. They may have a runners group that goes out and trains. In Ahwatukee, we have two stores that have groups just like this. My husband runs the 1/2 marathon every year, but trains on his own. There are running websites that have training schedules that you can use yourself. That may help you train, too.

One side note, last year my husband ended up running the entire marathon. He decided a week before the race to run the whole thing after he went running with a friend and they ran 19 miles. He found a website that said a good way to "run" a marathon was to walk the aid stations. You use different muscles when you walk so his running muscles got a rest every few miles. He ended up finishing before his friend who trained for weeks for the marathon! Keep that in mind when you're running the race. It may help!

Also, let us know how your training is going. Maybe we'll see you there! We'll be the ones with the big sign with streamers and balloons and 4 kids screaming for Dad!

Have you looked at EZ8 Running? They have a few people that coach groups across the Valley. I know of one in Vistancia, and one in Chandler. I think the website is www.ez8runners.com and azrunningcamp.com

Looking for a beginner runner to train with forthe half marathon in N phoenix.