More Training

There are many reasons to train outside of the marathon, half-marathon, and common short distances. For experienced runners, you may be looking ahead to Triathlons and Ultramarathons. Others may be interested in Base Training, Fitness Walking, or continuing to meet your training goals when rough weather strikes. This “More Training” section is a collection of popular programs that do not fall neatly into any particular race distance on the site. Hal’s Beginning Runner’s Guide can also be found below.

We offer a number of programs to prepare you for triathlons, tough weather, fitness walking, and more. New to running? Try Hal’s Beginning Runner’s Guide.

• Beginning Runner's Guide - 30/30 Plan

  Many people ask questions about beginning to run on my online forums. They want to know how to start running. They want a training program. They want information about shoes and equipment. They worry about sore muscles. Here’s a simple 30/30 plan to get you going, featuring 30 minutes of exercise for the first 30 days.

• Cross Country

  Many runners who participate in cross country meets are members of a high school or college team and follow the training programs of their coaches. Others run free off-season. And even adult runners can benefit from the patterns of a well-designed “harrier” program, whether they race in the woods or not. Regardless of your current status or racing goals, this might be the training program for you.

• Fitness Walking

  Many running races also have walking races attached—or “fitness walkers” sometimes line up in the back row and go at their own pace, fast or show. This screen will take you to walking training programs for the 5K or the 10K or the half marathon.

• Triathlon 1

  This program is designed for runners (and other athletes) who want to use a variety of sports and exercises to get fit and stay fit. Triathlon 1 combines the three sports of the triathlon (swimming, biking, running) with strength training and walking. It is not designed to prepare you to compete in a triathlon, although you certainly could do one if your goals is mainly to finish.

• Triathlon 2

  Want to do a triathlon (combining a swim and a bike ride with a run)? This training program will get you ready for a sprint or short-distance triathlon.

• Triathlon Supreme

  This Triathlon Supreme Training Program is simply the 8-week Triathlon 1 and Triathlon 2 Training Programs connected in a 16-week version.

• Ultramarathon 50K

  Is 26 miles 385 yards too short for you? Would you like to move upwards in distance and become an ultramarathoner? A runner of ultras? Here is a training program to get you ready to race 50 kilometers (31.1 miles). That is only a half dozen more miles than the classic 26.2,, but those half dozen miles can be a struggle if you do not train properly. All will be revealed in the daily emails Hal will send you if you sign up for this 50K ultramarathon training program. You can run 50K!

• Winter

  Winter is coming. Cold temperatures. Snow drifts. Even worse: freezing rain and hail. This Winter Training Program will help you survive those cold months between November and April, combining training both indoors and out.