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Eversource Hartford Half Marathon

All Levels

12 weeks

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The premier marathon event in Connecticut is back and better than ever in 2022!

Join the Eversource Hartford Half Marathon team for training, coach support, and motivation from your teammates as you train for your best race on October 8th. Best of all, this program is free as a part of your registration.

The team kicks off on July 18th, get your spot now and start training with us!

The Eversource Hartford Half Marathon team includes:

A 12 week half marathon training program of 5-6 workouts per week, including easy runs, speed work, long runs, and cross training. All running workouts can be modified for walk/run intervals.
Weekly emails from your coach about what you'll be doing and why.
Team kickoff and pre-race calls with Coach Shane, as well as monthly workshops on everything from hydration to mental prep for race day.
Group chat with your coach and teammates for high fives, training questions, and bonus motivation.
The option to work with Coach Shane one on one for personalized training and weekly advice and support via text.
The Bird app to follow the training plan, track your progress, and communicate with your coach and team.

Who should join:

Beginner and intermediate runners looking to increase endurance, speed and confidence for race day. This plan is appropriate for runners training for their first half marathon, or looking to improve their time. All workouts are effort-based and can be modified for run/walk intervals. If you're looking for a more advanced plan, email us at hello@bird.coach!

Please note, this plan starts with a long run of 5 miles in week one. You should be comfortable running or run/walking four days a week and up to 5 miles (even if it's slow!) at the beginning of the plan.

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Your Coach

Shane Williams

As an endurance runner who enjoys training for races that are 50k and above, I have a passion for getting people moving!

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What Our Flock is Saying

Reviews

Stina, Bird member

“I love the fact that I get a text in the evening if I haven't run. So many days that's the little push I need to get out the door!”

“I have really enjoyed Bird! It's a small thing, but I love the fact that I get a text in the evening if I haven't run. So many days that's the little push I need to get out the door! I also really enjoy the community aspect. I actually thought about the fact that I was going to update my group in Bird after my last race.”

Robin from CA

“The regular text check-ins and weekly virtual happy hours were the accountability that I was looking for and demonstrated that the coaches really cared about helping you get to where you wanted to be in the program. ”

Years ago, I used to participate (run/walk) in 5ks to half marathons, but it’s been at least 5 years since my last one. I joined the Bird Running Group to help motivate me and to have some accountability to get moving again. The January run club was the perfect fit! All the coaches were extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful! The guidance and weekly run plans were clear and provided you with specific instructions for beginners, intermediates, and experts. I was impressed and excited at how far I’d come from the beginning to the end of the program! The regular text check-ins and weekly virtual happy hours were the accountability that I was looking for and demonstrated that the coaches really cared about helping you get to where you wanted to be in the program. I can’t wait to sign up for more of the Bird programs!