Training for the Valley of Gold Half Marathon & Northwest Medical Center Oro Valley 5K

Ask the Coach | Ask the Penguin | Training Schedules | Local Training Programs | Marathoning for Mortals

Coach Jenny Hadfield - photo by Inge Johnson

Ask the Coach!

While training you may have some questions. When you do, just email the official coach of the Arizona Distance Classic, Jenny Hadfield at: coach@jennyhadfield.com

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Ask the Penguin!

Do you need any motivation or inspiration while training for the Arizona Distance Classic? Ask John "The Penguin" Bingham at: thepenguin@johnbingham.com

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Training Schedules

We've got one that's just right for you.

John Bingham Racing strongly recommends that you consult with your physician prior to engaging in any of these training programs or beginning your preparation for the event.

TRAINING PROGRAMS AND MOTIVATION:

Coach Jenny Hadfield has written training plans for everyone, whether you need to get ready for a race or just want motivation to start running or walking! Along with Jenny's training guidance you'll get motivated with John "the Penguin" Bingham's inspirational tips.

TRAINING LOG AND ANALYSIS:

Log your daily workouts and monitor your progress along the way.

BULLETIN BOARDS:

Communicate with other runners. Share your experiences, ask advice and stay informed about the trends and happenings in the running community.

GETTING STARTED:

First and most important is to set a realistic goal for your up coming event. Review the list of training programs below developed by Coach Jenny Hadfield and John "the Penguin" Bingham then select the program that best matches your current training schedule. If you have been inactive, select a conservative schedule to assure success and decrease the risk of injury. Plug in the start date or the date of your target race and go! The schedule will automatically be entered into your log. It is as simple as that...

TRAINING:

Select the daily email to receive your training by the day or log on to your account and review the entire schedule. Use the interactive log to enter in valuable training information. The more information you enter in your personal log, the better. You will be able to use this information in the future to evaluate performance, keep track of what works and what doesn't and stay motivated to see just how far you've come.

STAYING MOTIVATED:

Use the bulletin board feature to stay in touch with other runners. Read John "the Penguin" Bingham's tips weekly to keep you inspired. Review your stats, pace, and mileage covered.

Choose your training program: click here

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Local Training Programs

In Tucson:

Fleet Feet Tucson is an official training site for the Arizona Distance Classic. Register by calling 520-886-7800 or email Pete. There are programs for walkers, run-walkers, and runners.

In Oro Valley:

The All About Running & Walking Road Crew Program
Start date was December 16, but you are still welcome to sign up and join the program until mid-January.
Program includes fully supported Saturday training runs, a daily training schedule, Road Crew shirt, on-line and in person access to coaches Dawn Kulesa and John Corbett, periodic clinics on running and walking issues and the support of our program physical therapist. Many of the training runs are done on the Valley of Gold half-marathon course, and all runs start and end at All About Running & Walking. Further details available by calling the store at 520-469-7084.

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