Half Marathon Training Program

Meet the Coaches: Stephanie Rafferty: Half Marathon Coach Meet Stephanie, a running coach for the Half Marathon training program. Stephanie has been running for over 25 years and has been coaching running for 12 years. Stephanie works as a nurse and has her BLS certification, which also equips her as a running coach! Mark Riggs: Half Marathon Coach Mark took up running as an adult and is still going after 14 years! He coaches runners locally and across the country, from first-time 5K finishers to half and full marathoners to ultramarathoners. He loves to help people achieve big goals, stay motivated and enjoy the sport of running! His favorite local races are the Pensacola Half Marathon, Krul Lake Half Marathon and the Double Bridge Run. Mark is an RRCA Level 2 Coach, a UESCA Ultrarunning Coach, and CPR/First Aid certified. The group trains together on: Tuesday and Thursday Evenings @ 5:30pm – 6:30pm This Program Includes: Coached session twice a week (Tuesdays & Thursdays) Run form technique training Trigger Point Clinics Speedwork, Hill Training, Long Runs and Run Drills Seminars on Distance Training Topics Amphipod Water Bottle Race Entry NOT Included $20 discount on any fully priced shoe from Brooks Upcoming Training: Pensacola Half Marathon: Training begins July 21st, 2026 | Running Wild, Pensacola Fl. (Race Day: Oct 11th, 2026) (The group will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 5:30pm-6:30pm) Culminating Half Marathon : Pensacola Half Marathon