Now that the Music City Marathon is over, and I can actually get out of my condo, if you're a runner, you know now is not the time to take a break! There are several marathons coming up in May that you should be training for!
Maybe one of the biggest events coming up is the new Race 13.1 Nashville Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. Now, it isn't until October, but you need time to prepare!
Set for its inaugural running through Music City on the weekend before Halloween, the all-new Race 13.1 Nashville Half Marathon is one of three events in the series that will take place in Tennessee in this year, a series that bills itself as “big race perks with a local race feel.”
If you're thinking of starting out with the half marathon, Coach Gary Gosch can get you in shape for this amazing run!
Whether you’re new to running or making a comeback after a long layoff, training for a half-marathon distance is manageable even for the busiest lives. A half marathon works well for both beginners and experienced runners.
If you can manage two to three miles at a time, of either running or a combo of running and walking, a couple of times per week, you can get into half-marathon shape in about 12 weeks.
Ideally, you’ll want to plan on adding a weekend run of a slightly longer length—four to five miles—then gradually increase your mileage to nine to 10 miles over three months. The best thing about half marathons is that training for them is usually lifestyle friendly; a few days of running, a couple days of cross-training, and a couple days of rest will get you into shape.
Half marathons are also ideal because the risk of injury tends to be lower with the half-marathon, compared to longer distances, such as the marathon. Research shows increased mileage can be a risk factor for injury, so if you're not too sure on your ability yet, start out with a Half Marathon!
Coach Gary Gosch has ran over 1,100 races, including 25 marathons. Gary has trained several Boston qualifiers and age group award winners in addition to numerous first-time marathoners/half marathoners and 5-K participants. He has trained individuals for the past 10 Country Music Marathon/Half Marathons and has a success rate of 98%.
Whether you're a beginner looking to run your first marathon, or you're an experienced runner looking to decrease your time, Gary can help!
For more information on his training sessions, call today at 615-599-9855. You can also visit his website HERE.
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