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Sports Tours Beginner half marathon plan (Saturday long run)

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Sports Tours Beginner half marathon plan (Saturday long run)

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Author

Tim Pigott

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Length

12 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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Plan Description


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This plan builds you up over 12 weeks to run a half marathon. The first phase of the plan emphasises technqiues to improve your running efficiency and reduce your risk of injury, these techniques are backed up with research studies.

As the long weekend runs increase you will utilise a run-walk strategy, where you take a short walk break every mile. This short 'power walk' allows you to settle your heart rate and give your calves a rest. It also is a good time to take on a drink or gel in those longer runs, as you will do in the race going through an aid station. It has been shown that those who use this run-walk strategy do not fade towards the end of the run and thus finish in a quicker time compared to those who try and 'run' the whole way but fade and end up walking large sections towards the end.

Enjoy your training and the challenge ahead. The Sports Tours International team look forward to seeing your smile as you cross the finish line!

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x4
18mi 13mi
Day Off x2
—— ——
Other x2
00:29:00 00:15:00
Custom x1
00:05:00 00:05:00
Walk x1
00:41:00 01:00:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
18mi 13mi
Day Off
—— ——
Other
00:29:00 00:15:00
Custom
00:05:00 00:05:00
Walk
00:41:00 01:00:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

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Tim Pigott

Health & Performance 3

At HP3 our coaching is much more than simply writing a training plan. You don't hire a singular coach, you hire a TEAM. We provide a comprehensive service with your training plan, which also includes support from our sports psychologist, nutritionist, and strength and conditioning coach. My own personal area of expertise is working with athletes who have been struggling with illness or injury and returning them to peak performance, particularly the longer distance events.

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