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Half Marathon Plan - Beginner Runners - 18 Weeks - Sunday Race

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Half Marathon Plan - Beginner Runners - 18 Weeks - Sunday Race

Author

Joan Scrivanich , MA, CSCS

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Length

18 Weeks

Plan Description

What's included:
- E-mail support is available to answer your questions regarding the plan.
- An Athlete Guide & description document explaining your upcoming workouts and training
- A Zone Chart explaining effort/zone/intensity levels to accompany the workouts.
- Weekly newsletter
- Plus other bonuses


Before starting:
This plan is designed for Beginner Runners who will be running their first half marathon. You have run shorter races, but want to take the leap and give a longer distance try.
You should be able to comfortably run for 45 minutes before starting this plan. The weekly volume of the plan starts at 4:15 for the first week and peaks at 7:45.

You will get in all your key running workouts while supplementing your training with one (with the option for a second) cross training day a week to keep you balanced and in order to get to your half marathon fit, healthy, and ready to run your best. It includes strength training, days off, and active recovery days.

Created by:
Joan Scrivanich, and Exercise Physiologist and Coach with a Master’s Degree in Applied Exercise Physiology from the Ivy League institution Columbia University in New York City. She holds advanced coaching certifications including USA Triathlon Level 2 Endurance, USA Track & Field Level 2 Endurance, Ironman Certified Coach, and NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. Joan has 35 years of experience as an endurance athlete and almost 25 years as an exercise physiologist. She had the privilege of competing at a competitive division I college in both cross country and track. Her racing background spans a wide range; she has experience training & racing for everything from the Mile to the Marathon and Sprint Triathlons to the 140.6 distance, which has given her firsthand insight into the training and racing demands of endurance sports.

Questions?
Contact Coach Joan, she'd be happy to answer your questions.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x4
03:48:00 02:15:00
X-Train x2
01:32:00 01:00:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Strength x1
00:28:00 00:30:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
03:48:00 02:15:00
X-Train
01:32:00 01:00:00
Day Off
—— ——
Strength
00:28:00 00:30:00

Training Load By Week


Joan Scrivanich

Rise Endurance LLC

Professional coaching for the busy professional.
Coach Joan takes a holistic approach to coaching; her scientifically based training is athlete-centered so that athletes can achieve their goals stress-free & healthy.
She is an exercise physiologist and has been an endurance athlete for over 30 years, which included running for a Division I college.

Joan's coaching specialties include:

  • Busy professionals
  • Long course athletes (13.1 & 70.3 or longer)
  • Track and Cross Country

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