Regular runner, beginner at half marathon; 16 weeks; 3 to 4 practices/week; RPE based (Rated Perceived Exertion); Start at any moment; Reusable

The moment for great challenges has arrived!! With the program MY FIRST HALF MARATHON you will enter a select group of runners who have reached 21km.

This program is recommended for beginners in the distance, who are already regular runners and consistently run over 10km. The worksheet is progressive and gradual, guaranteeing the ideal adaptation to the distance.

Elaborated by coach and marathon runner Darlan Duarte, this program has been applied successfully to numerous street runners.

Is this program for you?

Elaborated using the most modern principles of training, this program is for runners who already achieve over 10km consistently and wish to begin running half marathons. It offers a structured plan already used successfully by runners all over the world.

Target athletes

- Runner who consistently run over 10km;
- Beginners in half marathons;
- Runners who already ran a half marathon, but had a performance below expectations.

Why use TCO’s Training Plans

- Worksheets are detailed and flexible, created by coaches, Darlan Duarte and Rafael George and applied successfully to runners all over the world;

- Access via e-mail for any support on doubts regarding your worksheet;

- Reuse your worksheet as many times as you like. Updates are always FREE;

- Join thousands of runners that already train with us!

What our athletes say

“I always like training in a group, I didn’t believe training at a distance would work. But with TCO, I really managed to adapt to this model, all you need is discipline and results happen” Ricardo Lopes, June 2019

“ My focus has always been developing my running. With TCO I managed to have a support system that is simple, practical and fits in my pocket” Michele Frenkel, August 2019

More Testimonial

Darlan Duarte: Runner and Coach

Works in coaching and run training since 2003. During this time, he has trained over 1000 runners, from beginners to Ultra Marathon runners.

As a runner, he has taken part in races like the UpHill Marathon, Berlin Marathon, São Paulo Marathon, Rio Marathon, as well as many half marathons and 5km and 10km races.

He has also been working since 2008 on the formation and capacitation of running coaches all over Brasil, on and offline.

Rafael George: Runner and Coach

Works in run training since 2017. Is also an expert on functional training and running capabilities.

During this time, he has trained numerous runners for a diversity of races and challenges, from 5km to Ultra Marathons. He is also a half marathon runner and adventure and mountain runner himself. Worked for the past years at Pacefit Assessoria Esportiva, in Brazil, as a coach and technical coordinator.

Currently resides in Portugal, where he acts as an online running coach.