NWI Winter Half Marathon Training Program
Twelve weeks of coaching, strength training, and community for walk-runners, first-time half marathoners, and experienced runners, finishing together at the F³ Lake Half Marathon on Chicago’s lakefront on January 30, 2027. Coached by Coach Misty, Coach Katy, and Coach Andrew. Train with the group in person or virtually from anywhere.
Early bird: the first 10 to register save $10 with code FIRST10
Meet & Greet
Saturday, November 7 at 11:00 a.m.
Brokerworks Group, Valparaiso
Training begins
Monday, November 9
Group runs
Saturdays at 8:00 a.m.
Oak Savannah Trail, Hobart
Race day
F³ Lake Half Marathon, Chicago
Saturday, January 30, 2027
Program Details
Four levels. One team. 13.1 miles.
You don’t have to be fast or experienced to train for a half marathon. You need a plan that fits where you are today, strength to stay healthy, and people who expect to see you on Saturday. That’s what the NWI Winter Half Marathon Training Program is built on.
Pick Your Level
- Beginner Walk-Run. Planned run-walk intervals that build to 13.1 miles safely. If you can walk or walk-run for 30 minutes today, you can start here.
- Beginner Run. Your first half marathon, built on easy running and steady long runs.
- Intermediate. For runners with a few races behind them who want a stronger, smarter half.
- Advanced. Workouts, long runs with race-pace segments, and a plan to go after a goal time.
What’s Included
- A 12-week training schedule for your level in the Miles with Misty Hub and mobile app.
- Strength training for runners, two days a week, with exercise demos.
- Coach Misty’s Complete Half Marathon Training Handbook.
- Goal setting and habit tracking.
- Weekly coaching emails that tell you what to expect each week.
- Your team page in the Hub for questions, check-ins, and encouragement.
- Team long sleeve running shirt (in-person and virtual).
- Entry into a giveaway. The winner chooses Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones or a Garmin Forerunner 165 GPS running watch (valued at $180 to $250). The winner is announced in the Hub on January 23, and the prize is awarded on race day.
- Coaching from Coach Misty, Coach Katy, and Coach Andrew, plus accountability and community.
- An exclusive NEVERSECOND fueling discount code for the whole program, plus a team fueling seminar hosted by NEVERSECOND.
- Saturday group runs at 8:00 a.m. on the Oak Savannah Trail in Hobart (in-person format).
Fueling Partner
Fuel smarter with NEVERSECOND. Every participant receives an exclusive NEVERSECOND discount code to use on fueling products for the whole program, and the NEVERSECOND team will host a fueling seminar for our group so you know exactly how to eat and drink for 13.1. Explore NEVERSECOND
Schedule & Location
Dates, group runs, and your finish line.
- Meet & GreetSaturday, November 7 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brokerworks Group office, 9 Lincolnway, Valparaiso. It’s free. Meet me and your teammates, hear how the twelve weeks work, and ask anything. Attendance isn’t required, but it’s recommended so you can meet your teammates and feel comfortable with the program details. Can’t make it? I’ll send you an email after the Meet & Greet with the program details and all the important information, and you’re always welcome to reach out with questions. RSVP below.
- Your coachesCoach Misty, Coach Katy, and Coach Andrew.
- Training beginsMonday, November 9
- Group runsSaturdays at 8:00 a.m. at the Oak Savannah Trail in Hobart (no group run on Saturday, December 26). Group run dates are shared at the Meet & Greet, in my email after the Meet & Greet, and posted on your team page.
- Race dayF³ Lake Half Marathon, Soldier Field, Chicago. Saturday, January 30, 2027. Race registration is separate. Register for the race here.
- Price$150 in-person group training or $75 virtual training
- Virtual optionEverything in the program except the in-person group runs, including the team shirt and an email from me after the Meet & Greet with all the details, so you can train with the team from anywhere and ask me anything along the way.
- RegistrationLimited to 50 members. Registrations are not refundable, but you can transfer yours to another person. The first 10 registrations save $10 with code FIRST10.
Sign Up Info
Ready to join?
- Choose in-person group training or virtual training.
- Use the sign-up button to complete your registration.
- Come say hi at the Meet & Greet on November 7 at 11:00 a.m. if you can (it’s recommended, not required), then begin training November 9.
Early bird: be one of the first 10 to register and save $10. Use code FIRST10 at checkout. Once 10 people have used it, it’s gone.
Meet & Greet RSVP
Coming to the Meet & Greet?
Saturday, November 7 at 11:00 a.m.
Brokerworks Group office, 9 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383
It’s free. Come meet me and the people you’ll train with, hear exactly how the twelve weeks work, see the four levels, and ask anything. Can’t make it? That’s okay, it isn’t required. I’ll send you an email after the Meet & Greet with the program details and all the important information, and you can send me your questions anytime. Let me know you’re coming so I can plan for you.
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