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Hypercat Racing: 16 week Half Marathon Training Plan - Beginner/1st Timer

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Hypercat Racing: 16 week Half Marathon Training Plan - Beginner/1st Timer

Author

Hypercat Racing, Rachel Sears Casanta

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Length

16 Weeks

Plan Description

Are you ready to step it up to 13.1 miles? You've come to the right place! Whether you run for fun, for fitness, to fit in your skinny jeans or to beat your buddy, this program will help you get to the start and finishline of your first half marathon. Maybe you have already done a half marathon or two and want to kick it up a notch, this program includes the key components necessary to take your training to a new level.
How do I know if this program will fit my needs? Read on, here is an overview:
Your 16 week training program consists of 3-4 runs, 1-2 cross training sessions, 2 core training sessions and two rest days each week. You have been running consistently for two to three months (3/week) and can comfortably run 30-40 minutes.
You'll devote 3 to 5 hrs of training a week. A heart rate monitor is helpful, but not required. A swiss ball is used in the core training sessions.


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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x4
02:43:00 02:00:00
Day Off x2
—— ——
Strength x2
00:40:00 00:25:00
X-Train x1
00:34:00 00:30:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
02:43:00 02:00:00
Day Off
—— ——
Strength
00:40:00 00:25:00
X-Train
00:34:00 00:30:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

Rachel Sears Casanta

Hypercat Racing

Hypercat Racing - Coaching athletes to personal excellence in running, cycling, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon and triathlon. Crafting a life balance is key to good health, harmony and success in sport.

We offer individualized online/remote coaching packages for a variety of needs & budgets. Our specialty is working with parents, executives and small business owners through pre-built, fully custom and race specific training plans for the self-directed athlete.

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