Calling All Sun Valley Runners!

Late spring and early summer mean at least two things: barbeques and marathons. Sure, there is room for other things as well, but these two things are key. Some of Plum Sun Valley’s own are trying to get in shape in time for the annual Sun Valley Half-Marathon in May as well as the Sawtooth Relay in June. (We also wouldn’t mind looking a little better in our swimsuits this summer.) So, we did some research and found a plan from last year’s local running group, The Runaways.

Below is a six-week schedule leading up to the Sun Valley Half-Marathon. Please understand that this schedule assumes you can run 5 miles comfortably. If you are a total beginner, we recommend starting smaller with the Girls on the Run 5k on May 17.

We wish you (and ourselves) good luck!


April 12: 6-8 miles
April 13: 30 minutes
April 14: 30 minutes
April 15: fartlek (intervals with a long run)
April 16: 35 minutes
April 17: OFF
April 18: 20-30 minutes
April 19: 8 miles
April 20: 20-30 minutes or OFF
April 21: 40 minutes
April 22: 6 hills, try running up and down a big section of Saddle
April 23: 35 minutes
April 24: OFF
April 25: 35 minutes
April 26: 10 miles
April 27: 20-30 minutes
April 28: 40 minutes
April 29: Sprints (we suggest 4 sets of 800 meters)
April 30: 20 minutes
May 1: OFF
May 2: 30-40 min
May 3: 8 miles
May 4: 20 minutes
May 5: OFF
May 6: tempo run
May 7: 40 minutes
May 8: 20-30 minutes
May 9: 40 minutes
May 10: 12 miles
May 11: 20 minutes
May 12: OFF
May 13: Hills (Saddle again)
May 14: 30 minutes
May 15: 30-40 minutes
May 16: 30 minutes
May 17: 8 miles (Girls on the Run 5k is today)
May 18: 30 minutes
May 19: OFF
May 20: Strides, Hills or Fartlek
May 21: 45 minutes
May 22: OFF
May 23: Easy 30 minutes
(Or switch those last two days0
May 24: HALF-MARATHON