Beginner Group Training Schedule
| Month | Su. | Tu. | Th. | Wk. | Turn-Around |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 4 mi. | 1 hr. | 1 hr. | 12 mi. | Kapolani Park |
| April | 4 mi. | 1 hr. | 1 hr. | 12 mi. | Triangle Park |
| May | 6 mi. | 6 mi. | 6 mi. | 18 mi. | Kilauea District Park |
| June | 8 mi. | 6 mi. | 8 mi. | 22 mi. | Gas Station, Kilauea |
| July | 10 mi. | 6 mi. | 9 mi. | 25 mi. | Phone Booth, Kalanianaole |
| August | 12 mi. | 9 mi. | 9 mi. | 30 mi. | Wailupe Park |
| September | 14 mi. | 9 mi. | 9 mi. | 32 mi. | Kawaikui Park |
| October | 14 mi. | 9 mi. | 12 mi. | 35 mi. | Kawaikui Park |
| November | 14 mi. | 12 mi. | 12 mi. | 38 mi. | Kawaikui Park |
| Thanksgiving | 6 mi. | 8 mi. | 8 mi. | 22 mi. | * |
| Late November | 6 mi. | 6 mi. | 12 mi. | ||
| Early December | 6 mi. | 6 mi. |
The above schedule is a bit "softer" than the Intermediate Training Schedule. The less strenuous target mileages are used in a conservative effort to avoid beginner injuries and burnout. Don't worry if you are not hitting the mileage targets. Don't try to catch up on mileage.
Ala Moana Training – Fridays at 5:00 p.m.
Meet at the mauka end of the Magic Island parking lot
contact Norm – gro.cinilcnohtaramululonohnull@mron
Norm’s cell: 223-5586
2009 Upcoming Events
July 19 – Ukulele Festival at Kapiolani Park.
We will finish our training run down at the beach. This will allow us a nice cool down after our long run and also let us stroll through the Ukulele Festival on our way back. Bring money for the food booths!
August 2 – Bus Run
The Bus Run will add the Hawaii Kai loop to our previous Bus Run. The Hawaii Kai loop is part of the actual marathon route.
September 6 – Okinawan Festival
Almost the same as the Ukulele Festival – except for more food!
September 20 – Bus Run
Drop off will be at Kawaikui Park.
October 18 – Ala Moana Run
The Susan Kohman Breast Cancer Run takes over Kapiolani Park on this day so we will meet at the Ala Moana Tennis courts (figure 8 parking lot) at 7:30 a.m. for a practice run for Marathon Morning.
November 26 – Honolulu Marathon Clinic Turkey Trot
(predict your own time)
December 14 – Post Marathon Celebration Dinner
Details to follow.