TRAINING PROGRAMS

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Half Marathon Training

Train with Experience, Race with Confidence!

Set Your Sights on a New PR.


Train with Experience. Race with Confidence.
The New Ventura Half Marathon Training Program Is Here! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️✨

Ready to set your sights on a new PR—or tackle your first-ever half? Our brand-new Ventura Half Marathon Training Program is officially open for registration, and it’s built for runners of every level.

Whether you're:
✔ Starting your first half-marathon journey
✔ Returning to training after some time off
✔ Looking to get stronger, faster, and take your running to the next level
✔ Chasing a personal best on our fast, gently downhill course

…this program will meet you where you are and guide you all the way to the finish line.


12-Week Half Marathon Training Program

$49 VRC members • $99 non-members
(Non-Member price Includes 1-year Ventura Running Club membership)



What’s Included

  • Coach-led training sessions & supportive run community
  • Weekly structured training plans for the Ventura Half Marathon
  • Long-run meetups + weekly interval workouts
  • Strength, mobility, & recovery guidance
  • Nutrition & hydration education
  • Race-day strategy, pacing, & mental prep
  • High-quality tech shirt + nutrition products & goodies
  • Full 1-year Ventura Running Club membership included in the price for non-members

*Please note this does not include the entry fee of the event.


Training Kickoff

1st MeetUp is at Buena High on Wednesday, December 3rd at 5:45 pm


Coach Michelle Martinez

I’ve been a competitive runner for more than 40 years. I started racing at 18 with the Moorpark College Cross Country team and have been running and racing ever since. I’ve raced everything from 5K to 100K, but my best performances have been on the roads: 2014 Ventura Marathon, 3:28:41, 2015 Ventura Turkey Trot, 19:24:12, and 2015 Santa to the Sea Half, 1:29:59. Ten years later, I’m still running and racing but at a bit slower pace! 

I’ve coached youth, high school, and adults in track, cross country, and road for more than 20 years. I enjoy helping individuals achieve their goals, no matter what their abilities. I have had the great pleasure of working with amazing coaches throughout my running career. I’ve taken what I’ve gained from them to enhance my coaching skills to be able to help each individual to develop their skills as a runner to achieve their individual goals. 


👉 Sign up today and start your journey toward a stronger, more confident you.