The annual Tuscaloosa Turkey Trot is exactly a month away! Simone Eli from the morning show is challenging YOU to run with her this year! It's just a two mile race and perfect for beginner runners! 95.3 The Bear alongside Wanger's RunWalk and the Tuscaloosa Track Club are teaming up to host the big race. CLICK HERE to register now!

This four-week training program designed for beginner run/walkers who want to build up to running two miles. Each week, you'll make a slight increase to your running distance and a decrease in your walking distance:

Week 1:
Day 1: Run 1/2 mile, walk 1/2 mile – repeat 2 times (Track equivalent: Run 2 laps, walk 2 laps – repeat 2 times)
Day 2: Rest or cross-train
Day 3: Run 1/2 mile, walk 1/2 mile – repeat 2 times (Track equivalent: Run 2 laps, walk 2 laps – repeat 2 times)
Day 4: Rest
Day 5: Run 1/2 mile, walk 1/2 mile – repeat 2 times (Track equivalent: Run 2 laps, walk 2 laps – repeat 2 times)
Day 6: Rest or cross-train
Day 7: Rest

Week 2:

Day 1: Run 3/4 mile, walk 1/4 mile – repeat 2 times (Track equivalent: Run 3 laps, walk 1 lap – repeat 2 times)
Day 2: Rest or cross-train
Day 3: Run 3/4 mile, walk 1/4 mile – repeat 2 times (Track equivalent: Run 3 laps, walk 1 lap – repeat 2 times)
Day 4: Rest
Day 5: Run 3/4 mile, walk 1/4 mile – repeat 2 times (Track equivalent: Run 3 laps, walk 1 lap – repeat 2 times)
Day 6: Rest or cross-train
Day 7: Rest

Week 3:

Day 1: Run 1 mile, walk 1/4 mile, run 3/4 mile (Track equivalent: Run 4 laps, walk 1 lap, run 3 laps)
Day 2: Rest or cross-train
Day 3: Run 1 mile, walk 1/4 mile, run 3/4 mile (Track equivalent: Run 4 laps, walk 1 lap, run 3 laps)
Day 4: Rest
Day 5: Run 1 1/4 mile, walk 1/4 mile, run 1/2 mile (Track equivalent: Run 5 laps, walk 1 lap, run 2 laps)
Day 6: Rest or cross-train
Day 7: Rest

Week 4:

Day 1: Run 1 1/2 miles, walk 1/2 mile (Track equivalent: Run 6 laps, walk 2 laps)
Day 2: Rest or cross-train
Day 3: Run 1 3/4 miles, walk 1/4 mile (Track equivalent: Run 7 laps, walk 1 lap)
Day 4: Rest
Day 5: Run 2 miles (Track equivalent: Run 8 laps)
Day 6: Rest or cross-train
Day 7: Rest

More From 95.3 The Bear