THE NEXT RACE: JACKSONVILLE MARINE CORPS HALF MARATHON (Adjusted)

Hey all! I hope I’m finding you well.

I decided to take an “off-season break,” so I’m adjusting my training for the Marine Corps Half. I noticed that since I’ve trimmed down the miles, I’ve been losing my mental strength; it was easy to skip a run. For those who know me, that behavior is just not me. I also noticed that during this “off-season break” I wasn’t as happy. I think it’s a perfect time to start training again. Don’t you think?

It’s sweltering out here in Florida so I really need to keep to these paces below. No more 7’s or 8’s for a while. If you see me post a run on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram below a 9-minute-mile on Easy or Long Run days, feel free to politely remind me to SLOW the EFF DOWN. Thanks for keeping me accountable!

So… May I present the Updated… Jacksonville Marine Corp Half Marathon Training Schedule (courtesy of RunnersWorld.com’s Smart Coach)! My goal is to finish under 1:50:00. Heheheh!

WEEK 1: 15 Mi

Wed	Jun 17	Tempo Run	Dist: 5 Mi, inc Warm; 3 Mi @ 8:17; Cool
Thu	Jun 18	Easy Run	Dist: 2 Mi @9:49
Sat	Jun 20	Long Run	Dist: 8 Mi @9:49

WEEK 2: 17 Mi

Mon	Jun 22	Easy Run	Dist: 3 Mi @9:48
Wed	Jun 24	Speedwork	Dist: 4 Mi, inc Warm; 2×1600 in 7:48 w/800 jogs; Cool
Thu	Jun 25	Easy Run	Dist: 2 Mi @9:48
Sat	Jun 27	Long Run	Dist: 8 Mi @9:48

WEEK 3: 18 Mi

Mon	Jun 29	Easy Run	Dist: 2 Mi @9:46
Wed	Jul 1	Tempo Run	Dist: 5 Mi, inc Warm; 3 Mi @ 8:14; Cool
Thu	Jul 2	Easy Run	Dist: 2 Mi @9:46
Sat	Jul 4	Long Run	Dist: 9 Mi @9:46

WEEK 4: 15 Mi

Mon	Jul 6	Easy Run	Dist: 4 Mi @9:45
Wed	Jul 8	Easy Run	Dist: 4 Mi @9:45
Thu	Jul 9	Easy Run	Dist: 3 Mi @9:45
Sat	Jul 11	Easy Run	Dist: 4 Mi @9:45

WEEK 5: 19 Mi

Mon	Jul 13	Easy Run	Dist: 2 Mi @9:45
Wed	Jul 15	Tempo Run	Dist: 5 Mi, inc Warm; 3 Mi @ 8:13; Cool
Thu	Jul 16	Easy Run	Dist: 2 Mi @9:45
Sat	Jul 18	Long Run	Dist: 10 Mi @9:45

WEEK 6: 20 Mi

Mon	Jul 20	Easy Run	Dist: 3 Mi @9:43
Wed	Jul 22	Speedwork	Dist: 4 Mi, inc Warm; 2×1600 in 7:44 w/800 jogs; Cool
Thu	Jul 23	Easy Run	Dist: 3 Mi @9:43
Sat	Jul 25	Long Run	Dist: 10 Mi @9:43

WEEK 7: 21 Mi

Mon	Jul 27	Easy Run	Dist: 3 Mi @9:42
Wed	Jul 29	Tempo Run	Dist: 5 Mi, inc Warm; 3 Mi @ 8:10; Cool
Thu	Jul 30	Easy Run	Dist: 3 Mi @9:42
Sat	Aug 1	Long Run	Dist: 10 Mi @9:42

WEEK 8: 17 Mi

Mon	Aug 3	Easy Run	Dist: 4 Mi @9:40
Wed	Aug 5	Easy Run	Dist: 4 Mi @9:40
Thu	Aug 6	Easy Run	Dist: 4 Mi @9:40
Sat	Aug 8	Easy Run	Dist: 5 Mi @9:40

WEEK 9: 22 Mi

Mon	Aug 10	Easy Run	Dist: 3 Mi @9:40
Wed	Aug 12	Tempo Run	Dist: 6 Mi, inc Warm; 4 Mi @ 8:13; Cool
Thu	Aug 13	Easy Run	Dist: 2 Mi @9:40
Sat	Aug 15	Long Run	Dist: 11 Mi @9:40

WEEK 10: 23 Mi

Mon	Aug 17	Easy Run	Dist: 3 Mi @9:39
Wed	Aug 19	Speedwork	Dist: 6 Mi, inc Warm; 3×1600 in 7:40 w/800 jogs; Cool
Thu	Aug 20	Easy Run	Dist: 3 Mi @9:39
Sat	Aug 22	Long Run	Dist: 11 Mi @9:39

WEEK 11: 24 Mi

Mon	Aug 24	Easy Run	Dist: 3 Mi @9:38
Wed	Aug 26	Tempo Run	Dist: 6 Mi, inc Warm; 4 Mi @ 8:11; Cool
Thu	Aug 27	Easy Run	Dist: 3 Mi @9:38
Sat	Aug 29	Long Run	Dist: 12 Mi @9:38

WEEK 12: 19 Mi

Mon	Aug 31	Easy Run	Dist: 4 Mi @9:36
Tue	Sep 1	Easy Run	Dist: 4 Mi @9:36
Wed	Sep 2	Easy Run	Dist: 4 Mi @9:36
Thu	Sep 3	Easy Run	Dist: 3 Mi @9:36
Sat	Sep 5	Easy Run	Dist: 4 Mi @9:36

WEEK 13: 25 Mi

Mon	Sep 7	Easy Run	Dist: 3 Mi @9:36
Tue	Sep 8	Easy Run	Dist: 2 Mi @9:36
Wed	Sep 9	Tempo Run	Dist: 6 Mi, inc Warm; 4 Mi @ 8:09; Cool
Thu	Sep 10	Easy Run	Dist: 2 Mi @9:36
Sat	Sep 12	Long Run	Dist: 12 Mi @9:36

WEEK 14: 26 Mi

Mon	Sep 14	Easy Run	Dist: 3 Mi @9:35
Tue	Sep 15	Easy Run	Dist: 2 Mi @9:35
Wed	Sep 16	Speedwork	Dist: 6 Mi, inc Warm; 3×1600 in 7:36 w/800 jogs; Cool
Thu	Sep 17	Easy Run	Dist: 2 Mi @9:35
Sat	Sep 19	Long Run	Dist: 13 Mi @9:35

WEEK 15: 27 Mi

Mon	Sep 21	Easy Run	Dist: 3 Mi @9:33
Tue	Sep 22	Easy Run	Dist: 3 Mi @9:33
Wed	Sep 23	Tempo Run	Dist: 6 Mi, inc Warm; 4 Mi @ 8:07; Cool
Thu	Sep 24	Easy Run	Dist: 2 Mi @9:33
Sat	Sep 26	Long Run	Dist: 13 Mi @9:33

WEEK 16: 23 Mi

Mon	Sep 28	Easy Run	Dist: 3 Mi @9:32
Tue	Sep 29	Easy Run	Dist: 3 Mi @9:32
Wed	Sep 30	Speedwork	Dist: 4 Mi, inc Warm; 2×1600 in 7:34 w/800 jogs; Cool
Sat	Oct 3	Half Marathon Race Day	13.1 Mi @8:12 Time: 1:47:27

5 responses to “THE NEXT RACE: JACKSONVILLE MARINE CORPS HALF MARATHON (Adjusted)”

Good goal to have!!! Been trying to bust 01:50:00 myself

leilanirl June 17, 2015 at 5:18 pm · · Reply →

How long have you been trying? This will be my first attempt. Yeeks!
- Athletic Aspirations June 18, 2015 at 12:13 pm · ·
  
  … about 3-4 years give or take. I’ll not lie, Half’s are not my forte, but I got as far as 1:55 last year. I just blow up on the last 2 miles 😥
  Just channel your inner Drill Instructor!