Here is a training plan of the long run buildup for new runners hoping to finish the Valley Crest Half Marathon on June 12. The long run should preferably be done on hilly terrain similar to the race course. It is advisable to add 2 or 3 additional shorter runs each week.
WEEK 1 = 5 miles
WEEK 2 = easy week
WEEK 3 = 6 miles
WEEK 4 = easy week
WEEK 5 = 7 miles
WEEK 6 = easy week
WEEK 7 = 8 miles
WEEK 8 = easy week
WEEK 9 = 9 miles
WEEK 10 = easy week
WEEK 11 = 10 miles
WEEK 12 = easy week
WEEK 13 = 11 miles
WEEK 14 = easy week
WEEK 15 = 12 miles
WEEK 16 = easy week
WEEK 17 = 13 miles
WEEK 18 = easy week
WEEK 19 = easy week
WEEK 20 = VALLEY CREST HALF MARATHON