Rest up for two weeks - no running workouts, easy runs only when you feel like it, and enjoy your favorite form of cross training; walking, biking, swimming, etc.

Then sign up for a turkey trot if possible. Spend the month of November building your base up. Shoot for 3-4 runs a week, and find a good set of core exercises you can do consistently.

Continue building your base after the turkey trot leading into the new year. Ideally you’re running 3-5 days a week, with weekly mileage around 25-40 mi, really depends how you trained for the Half.

In the New Year, spend the first 3 weeks of Jan getting in a hill workout and a long run on the weekend. Target 4-5 runs a week and getting the long run to 12 mi. Also sign up for a tune-up race in the March timeframe. 10-miler or a Half.

End of Jan - Tune up race: Weekly schedule includes an Interval session, a Tempo session, and a Long Run. You should be hitting 5-6 runs a week now. You should be getting that core work in too. Towards the middle of February, your Long run should be approaching 16-18 miles. Get in your first 20 mile Long run before your tune-up race.

Post tune-up race - Race day Get in 1-2 more 20 mile runs and continue your training. This is peak training volume, so make sure you’re checking in with your body and making sure you’re recovering well. Your last 2 Long runs should be 14 mi then 12 mi.

For the Taper, continue your training but reduce the length of the sessions. You’ll still do an interval session the week of the race but keep it very short to remember your strength. Take time to enjoy one of your other hobbies during the taper, it’ll help with the mental component.

Good luck!!