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 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