July 17, 2014

Race Training and Pacers

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Using a Garmin fitness watch to track your training miles? Get the most from your Garmin device with coaching advice on the following topics.

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MEET THE PACERS FOR THE 2024 GARMIN OLATHE MARATHON


TRAINING SCHEDULES FOR 2024 Garmin Olathe Marathon and Half Marathon below.

Half Marathon – Beginner Level

If you are starting from scratch or coming back after a long layoff, this schedule is for you.  It answers the question: What is the least amount of training you can do and still be prepared to complete the half marathon?

Half Marathon – Level I Schedule

If you have been running up to 10-20 miles a week and your main goal is to finish the half marathon.  You’ll have enough miles under your belt and enough strength from doing hill workouts to be prepared to go after a loose time goal.

Half Marathon – Level II Schedule

If you have been running at least 15 miles a week and your main goal is to finish the half within a certain time.  It incorporates hills, speed, and goal pace workouts to be prepared to go after a loose time goal as well.


Full Marathon – Level I Schedule

If you have been running at least 15 miles a week and your main goal is to finish the marathon.  You’ll have enough miles under your belt and strength from doing hill workouts to be prepared to go after a loose time goal.

Full Marathon – Level II Schedule

If you have been running at least 20 miles a week and your main goal is to finish the marathon within a certain time. It incorporates hills, speed, and goal pace workouts to get you ready to handle the pace for 26.2 miles.


Meet the pacers for the 2024 Garmin Olathe Marathon

Garmin Marathon
3:10 – Paul Wells
3:20 – Scott Wilmes
3:30 – Xiaolin Liu
3:40 – Stacey Buckley
3:50 – Ashok Attaluri
4:00 – Jeff Mildner, Scott Smith
4:10 – Zach Bailor
4:20 – Erika Ashley
4:30 – Wael Sammur
4:40 – Ellen Banthin
4:50 – Rebecca Romary
5:00 – Mike Brown
5:10 – Theneshia Glaze
5:20 – Sarah Thomas
5:30 – Erin Manthey
5:45 – Aimee Hough
6:00 – Kristin Leadbetter

Garmin Half Marathon
1:30 – Chris Clancy, Matt Hackman
1:35 – Jessalyn Sadler, Nate White
1:40 – Stephen Losey, Keevan Statz
1:45 – Dalwyn Hodgkin, Bren Willhite
1:50 – Chris Lounsbury, Nick Wright
1:55 – Evan Brandt, Paige Lowder
2:00 – Tracy King, Scott Mahlan
2:05 – Brent Blazek, John Mallick
2:10 – Michael Dell, Seth Jenks
2:15 – Brian High, Erin Keehn
2:20 – Sara Aitken, Kirby Wiley
2:25 – Scott Binkley, Karen Hayse
2:30 – Tyler Albregts, David Bock
2:35 – Ed Fleming, Aron Moriarty
2:40 – Lettie Caldwell, Megan Hamilton
2:45 – Julie Weatherford, Paula Whited
2:50 – Kim Crawford, Rebecca Halling
2:55 – Laura Bonar, Denisse Ruiz (N)
3:00 – Nancy Murphy, Penny Terwelp
3:10 – Kari Jensen, Lisa Paschang

If you have other questions check out the FAQ page.