Half Marathon

Hello Fan’s of 13.1 Mile Runs!

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For 2008, DSU is sticking with tradition by offering two, Half Marathon Training Programs!

  1. Dallas Half Marathon (DH) | November 2, 2008 | Dallas, TX
  2. Dallas White Rock Half Marathon (WR) | December 14, 2008 | Dallas, TX

If you are interested in either of these, please contact Kuay Sullivan for upcoming Q&A sessions to learn more!

For information regarding training for the Nike Women’s Marathon , click HERE

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Half Marathon Training Time Table

Strength Training (6-weeks): June 16-July for DH & WR
Endurance Training: Begins June 9 (23 weeks) for DH & WR (26 weeks).

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Half Marathon Training Options

For each half marathon, you have FOUR training options:

Note: Options 2, 3 and 4 will be directed by Tom Ryan.
Options 3 and 4 will also include run leaders and group workout options.

Option One
Simply sign-up for the half marathon; train on your own and enjoy the event with other DSU members!

Option Two
Social Training
Social Training is for the people who want a weekly running plan to reach their goal of finishing a half marathon. The majority of the workouts are walk-run focused on endurance and muscle adaptation. Training time per week not to exceed 4-6 hours.

Cost:
$25 per month includes performance nutrition
Strength Training (six weeks) is optional for an additional $149.

Option Three
Semi-Custom Training (SCT)
SCT is for the person interested in performance. Weekly workouts are based on general running formulas designed specifically for half marathons. SCT is perfect for an athlete looking to improve half marathon performance, moving from 10 or 15K’s to a half marathon, rest, proper nutrition, endurance and performance training.

SCT includes:

  • Weekly semi-custom training schedule w/one schedule adjustment per week
  • Heart rate or perceived exertion specific
  • On-line training log ($100 value)
  • Race specific schedule
  • Pre and post race group review for “A” races
  • One, weekly, athlete initiated phone call, if needed
  • Two, weekly, athlete initiated e-mails, if needed
  • One, nutrition food journal review with dietitian, Sara Sims
  • Race and performance nutrition
  • *Strength Training (six-weeks) $149 value (Optional for SCT athletes)

Cost:
$55 per month without Strength Training
$80 per month including Strength Training

Option Four
Complete-Custom Training (CCT)
CCT is for the athlete interested in peak performance. Weekly workouts are created from scratch for the individual designed specifically for half marathons. CCT is perfect for an athlete looking to reach their pr, learn the intricacies of how their body works in conjunction with strength training, rest, proper nutrition, endurance and performance training.

CCT includes:

  • Weekly custom training schedule w/two schedule adjustments per week
  • Heart rate or perceived exertion specific
  • On-line training log ($100 value)
  • Race specific schedule
  • Pre and post race review for all “A, B, & C” races either phone, or face-to-face
  • Three, weekly athlete initiated phone calls, if needed
  • Strength Training (six-weeks) $149 value (required)
  • One, nutrition food journal review with dietitian, Sara Sims

Cost:
$120 per month includes Strength Training!

Note:
CCT athletes will be required to have their VO2 Max tested to measure cardio-respiratory fitness, used to establish heart rate training zones. Testing done at Baylor Tom Landry Fitness Center at a cost of $90 to the athlete. If athlete has had a VO2 Max in the past 12-months, one will not be required.