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Congratulations on entering the nation’s largest half-marathon. Now that you’re registered, it’s time to get training. Your overall Mini-Marathon experience will be much more positive if you prepare for the event, and you’ll feel much better afterwards. As with any physical activity or exercise program, please consult your physician before getting started.
In this section, you’ll find all the information you need to get ready for the Mini-Marathon, including registration for the 500 Festival e-Training Team, links to
2010 Training Shirts - Official I Run this Town® and I Walk the Walk® merchandise.
500 Festival e-Training Team
Join the 500 Festival's electronic training team! Free. The 500 Festival e-Training Team members will get a weekly email with timely training tips from our online coach. There will be special offers to e-Training Team members in the upcoming months. Newsletters will start going out in January of 2010. To register for the 500 Festival e-Training Team, click here. OrthoIndy is an associate sponsor of the 500 Festival e-Training Team.
Training Schedules
Mini-Marathon Advanced Run Schedule
Mini-Marathon Run/Walk Schedule
Additional Training Program Links
Perfect-fitting shoes, supportive socks, and enough gear to keep runners warm during training sessions outside in cooler temperatures are essential. But in order to prevent injuries before the big day, simple beginning runner tips can keep all Mini-Marathon runners on course. Click here for training tips from OrthoIndy.
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