City of Colleges Half Marathon

TWO DIFFERENT PROGRAMS:

No Boundaries Training Program

No Boundaries focuses on beginners, but all levels of walkers and runners are welcome. The program is structured for them to cross the finish line of their first, second or third 5k or 10k in just 8 -10 weeks! Along the way we will provide them with motivation to keep them moving, guidance & advice, weekly group training runs or walks and educational clinics on topics such as proper nutrition, choosing the right gear and avoiding injury.  
The training starts on September ??? and meets twice a week:  On Tuesdays at 6pm and on Saturdays at 7am WHERE DO YOU MEET?

No Boundaries training is divided into groups based on goals and your pace. 
BREAKDOWN OF GROUPS FOR NOBO: 

• Group 1 – Participants who want to walk the 5K/10K distance
• Group 2 – Participants who want to run/walk the 5K/10K distance
• Group 3 – Participants who want to run the 5K/10K distance
• Group 4 – Participants who are already running a 5K/10K distance & have a specific goal 

Cost:  $100 and includes Tech Shirt, Small Group Training, Core Workouts, Additional Swag, Coupon Booklet.

The Half PRoject Training Program

The Half PRoject focuses on first time half marathon runners, as well as experienced half marathoners. The program is structured with runners and walkers starting out with a three-mile base for their long run and 7-10 miles per week of running/walking. We will help them cross the finish line in just 10-12 weeks! Along the way, we’ll provide motivation, guidance and advice to keep them moving, weekly group training runs or walks and educational clinics on topics such as nutrition, gear and injury prevention.  

The Half PRoject Training program for 2025: 

• August – October training for the City of Colleges half marathon in October. Please call Coach Noelle at (501)221-0017 for more details.
• This program meets twice per week: Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. & Saturdays at 6:00 a.m. Tuesdays are generally speed/form workouts and Saturdays are distance.
• There will be a schedule for each month with workouts for the participants to do on their own.
• The Half PRoject is divided into groups based on goals and pace. Each group has a Pace Group Leader (PGL) who keeps the group on pace and helps handle any issues that may arise. No one is left behind.
• Groups provide accountability. To stay in the same group, they must do the workouts on their own. They must show up to get points for themselves and their group.
• Prizes are awarded. There is a Brooks sponsored party with plus one at the end for all those who get 80% attendance. It is possible to get above 80% if you did the entire training virtually. 

Cost:  $120 plus lots of perks including a tech shirt, a coupon booklet (over $130 worth of coupons), small group training, weekly core workouts, fun surprise giveaways and new friendships.