AAPER encourages their students to run and play whenever and wherever they want.  Many teachers utilize training programs during school hours like Marathon Kids, but here are some options if you are looking for programs beyond your school.

Gilbert’s Gazelles — ages 10 & Up

Carrie Appell — ages 5-12, call 474-1379

Girls on the Run — girls ages 8-12

For those who are more self-motivated:

Beginners Workout

		Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
Week 1		2 min on 30 sec off	off	2x 2 min	off	2 min on 30 sec off	off
Week 2		2 min on 30 sec off	off	2x 2 min	off	2 min on 30 sec off	off
Week 3		3 min on 15 sec off	off	2 x 3 min	off	3 min on 15 sec off	off
Week 4		3 min on 15 sec off	off	2 x 3 min	off	3 min on 15 sec off	off
Week 5		4 min on 15 sec off	off	2 x 4 min	off	4 min on 15 sec off	off
Week 6		4 min on 15 sec off	off	2 x 4 min	off	4 min on 15 sec off	off
Week 7		5 min on 10 sec off	off	2 x 5 min	off	5 min on 10 sec off	off
Week 8		5 min on 10 sec off	off	2 x 5 min	off	5 min on 10 sec off	off
Week 9		Run 1 mile trying not to stop	off	2 x 6 min	off	Run 1 mile trying not to stop	off
Week 10		Run a bit more than a mile without stopping	off	2 x 6 min	off	Run half a mile easy	Race Day
Mon and Fri run walk till you get to 1 mile
Wed running each repeat without stopping – try to get on a track.
Repeat:Usually repeats consist of a set distance that you run at a set, usually fast pace.  Between the repeats, you would recover by either jogging slowly or walking.
Change your workouts to fit your needs.  As long as your out there running, walking, skipping what ever it takes.  Now go out and have fun!

Advanced Workout

		Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
Week 1		4 min	2×3 min	4 min	2×3 min	4 min	off
Week 2		4 min	2×3 min	4 min	2×3 min	6 min	off
Week 3		6 min	2×4 min	6 min	2×4 min	6 min	off
Week 4		6 min	2×4 min	6 min	2×4 min	8 min	off
Week 5		8 min	2x5min	8 min	2x5min	8 min	off
Week 6		8 min	2x5min	8 min	2x5min	10 min	off
Week 7		10 min	2x6min	10 min	2x6min	10 min	off
Week 8		10 min	2 x 300 meters	10 min	2 x 300 meters	12 min	off
Week 9		12 min	2 x 200 meters	12 min	2 x 200 meters	12 min	off
Week 10		12 min	3 x 100 meters	12 min	3 x 100 meters	Run a half mile easy	Race Day
Mon, Wed, Fri running without stopping
Tues and Thurs running each repeat and recover until heart rate has slowed down, usually 3- 4 min; try to get on a track.
Repeat:Usually repeats consist of a set distance that you run at a set, usually fast pace.  Between the repeats, you would recover by either jogging slowly or walking.
Change your workouts to fit your needs.  As long as your out there running, walking, skipping what ever it takes.  Now go out and have fun.