Forming a Marathon team.

[Sonic]

Ok, here’s the deal. Give me feed back.

I am thinking of forming a Marathon team comprised of youths, ages 13 to 18.
I am a volunteer Civilian Instructor In the Army Cadets and thought of starting a team which would run a 1/2 marathon in May.

I'm in the thinking stage at the moment. I am thinking of getting sponsors such as the army cadet league, the military, our affiliated reservist regiment, local gym, and running related stores.

I wish to teach the kids about a healthy lifestyle, training, and nutrition.
I really want to get away from the competitive aspect of sports and competitions. I want my cadets to achieve goals that will change their lives and something they can look back on and pride and a smile.

I have wanted to train and do it myself, and thought, why not organize a team to train with me, as a team. As a team we would be able to support each other not to win but to finish.

This idea would support our movements Vision and Objectives:
-Develop leadership and good citizenship
-Promote physical fitness
-Stimulate an interest in the three elements of the Canadian Forces

I thought of using on line guides such as:


Any thoughts, ideas?

 

[sparrow]

Hey I think its a great idea! How come you are going to follow a marathon training guide for a half marathon? If you go to runnersworld.com they have a ton of ideas for half marathon training, as well as a custom training guide for beginners-advanced and for as many weeks as you need. The link you have in your post would be great for other things though like flexibility training, farlek training, etc.
Way to go on creating such a positive avenue to acheive a great goal!