Foveo 1/2 Marathon Training Clinic 2027

Your Half Marathon Starts Here

Whether it’s your first 21.1 km or you’re chasing a new PB, this clinic gives you the coaching, the plan and the crew to get you to the finish line strong.

Join us for our 10-week 1/2 marathon training program, coached by Sarah Seads, Kinesiologist, of Wild Seads Coaching, beginning January 7th, 2027! This clinic runs in preparation for the CV RV 1/2 Marathon which takes place on March 21, 2027 in Courtenay.

What’s Included:

• Thursday coaching nights (5:30–7:15pm): 10 weeks of in-person coaching with coach and Kinesiologist Sarah Seads, plus guest speakers. The 11th week, 4 days before the race, there is no in-person session (taper time!)
• Sunday morning group runs: volunteer-led runs to keep you on track and in good company
• Resources you’ll use long after race day: tools and know-how you can bring to every future race

Your Training Toolkit:

• A pro-built 11-week plan: a detailed, day-by-day half marathon plan from Kinesiologist and coach Sarah Seads, designed for all abilities. Training plans begin on Monday, January 4th.
• A weekly run schedule that builds you up: 3–5 runs a week covering pacing, zone training, hills, speed, base building and aerobic endurance
• The Wild Seads Coaching Running Manual: a comprehensive digital guide that’s valuable for every runner at any distance
• Strength and mobility work: running-specific drills for efficiency, agility, speed and mobility
• Real coaching, in person: weekly discussions, Q&A and one-on-one feedback during clinic-night workouts
• Support every step: volunteer run leaders on hand throughout the program
• Race-day planning and more!

Training Plan Format

Every participant gets the 21.1 km half marathon plan in two formats:

1. The full digital plan on TrainingPeaks: Wild Seads Coaching’s complete plan with audio, video and written guidance. Just create a free TrainingPeaks account and Coach Sarah will email you a code & link to load it in.
2. The printable PDF plan: a simple version of Coach Sarah’s plan, made for printing and sticking on your fridge! It covers every workout and the key descriptions, but not the extra resources in the TrainingPeaks version.

A Plan for Every Runner

Novice: For runners who can cover 6 km at the start of training (first Monday of clinic Training Plan), either running straight through or using a 10:1 run/walk (10 minutes running, 1 minute walking). Your goal: finish the full half marathon distance, no clock pressure, and enjoy every step.

Intermediate: Starts at 10 km. For runners who’ve completed a half marathon (or come close) and are ready to get fitter and faster on race day.

Advanced: A higher-volume version of the Intermediate plan for experienced runners who want more of a challenge. Best for runners who can already complete 21.1 km at the start of the clinic and are comfortable with higher weekly kilometres.

How It Works

Thursday nights are where the magic happens: hills and speed work, together as a group. The rest of your weekly runs you’ll complete on your own schedule.

What to Bring

• A headlamp or light
• High-vis running gear: we run in all conditions, so bring a rain jacket, rain hat or toque, and gloves
• A sense of adventure! Winter running is always an adventure 🙂
• Optional: a fitness watch with heart rate and GPS, or a phone app to track your workouts. Not required, but it’ll get more out of your training.

Refunds and Cancellations

Can’t make the coached sessions? You’ll still receive the full training program and all the resources to help you reach your half marathon goals, and everything you learn applies to everyday running and future races too.

With at least one month’s notice (December 10th) before the start date, we offer a full refund (less transaction fees) for any reason. Email [email protected] to request one.

Because all clinic training resources are sent out at that point, we can’t offer full or partial refunds within one month of the start date.

Ages 18 and up! Youth 16-17 years of age are invited to join us with their guardian in attendance and full participation. Ages are determined on the first date of the clinic - January 7th, 2027.

A little bit about Coach Sarah!

SARAH SEADS is a Practicing Kinesiologist who graduated from the University of Victoria’s faculty of Education. Sarah hold an Arts degree in Kinesiology, which means she had a chance to study both the art and science of Human Movement at UVic. Studying sports psychology and sociology as significant parts of her undergrad and continuing her professional education in the field of MindBody health is a passion for Coach Sarah. In addition Sarah is a Practicing Clinical Hypnotherapist and a Pranayama & Meditation Registered Yoga Teacher from the School of Blissology.

In addition to dedicating 30 years to her career in sports, health and fitness coaching Sarah is an accomplished ultra-endurance, running and adventure racing athlete herself, competing successfully in both Canadian and international running events. Some of Sarah's running highlights include FKT's on the Golden Hinde, 2 - 100 mile races (including Western States), records in single day sprint Adventure Races, 6+ 100-125km ultras (including multiple Top finishes) and countless endurance adventures around the world.

Sarah is a passionate advocate for mind-body health and wellbeing. She specializes in coaching humans to develop their own skills in mind-body connection to achieve their own personal health and wellbeing goals.

You can find out more about Coach Sarah's current service offerings at www.wildseads.com and on her socials @wildseads .