For those wanting to complete the Bay 2 Bay this year in June, now is the prime time to start training. The program includes options for both 12km and half marathon distances for runners of different fitness levels. This program has been supplied by Melanie McDonald who is a previous winner of the race specially for Bay 2 Bay training.
Unless specified in the following programs all running should be carried out at a pace at which you think you could carry on a conversation with someone. Where a pace such as 5k or 10k pace is specified this is what you estimate you could complete a 5k or 10k race at.
12km Training Program
Finish time over 60 mins
| Day | Training |
| Mon 30/3 | Rest |
| Tue 31/3 | 4k |
| Wed 01/4 | Rest |
| Thu 02/4 | 4k |
| Fri 03/4 | Rest |
| Sat 04/4 | Rest / X Train* |
| Sun 05/4 | 6k Long Run |
Finish time under 60 mins
| Day | Training |
| Mon 30/3 | Rest / X Train* |
| Tue 31/3 |
10km Fartlek**: Include 3 x (3 min effort at 10k pace / 3min easy jog recovery) |
| Wed 01/4 | Rest / X Train* |
| Thu 02/4 |
10km Include 4 x (60 sec uphill / run down easy recovery) |
| Fri 03/4 | Rest / X Train* |
| Sat 04/4 | 8km |
| Sun 05/4 | 12k Long Run |
Half Marathon Training Program
Finish time over 2 hours
| Day | Training |
| Mon 30/3 | Rest |
| Tue 31/3 | 6k |
| Wed 01/4 | Rest |
| Thu 02/4 | 6k |
| Fri 03/4 | Rest |
| Sat 04/4 | Rest / X Train* |
| Sun 05/4 | 10k Long Run |
Finish time under 2 hours
| Day | Training |
| Mon 30/3 | Rest / X Train* |
| Tue 31/3 |
10km Fartlek**: Include 5 x (2 min effort at 10k pace / 2 min easy jog recovery) |
| Wed 01/4 | Rest / X Train* |
| Thu 02/4 |
10km Include 4 x (60 sec uphill / run down easy recovery) |
| Fri 03/4 | Rest / X Train* |
| Sat 04/4 | 10km |
| Sun 05/4 | 16k Long Run |
* X Train means cross training which is any other form of exercise such as swimming or cycling. It should not interfere with your ability to complete running training
** Fartlek (meaning speed play) is alternating between fast and slower running
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