Our 16 Weeks Beginner Half Marathon Training Plan is a great plan to build up a strong base and do well on your first half marathon.

It’s best suited for relatively new runners, or people who lead active lives but lack running experience.

You should ideally be able to run 3 miles / 5 km continuously – regardless of pace – before commencing this plan. That said, it can be used as a run/walk plan too.

Who is it for?: Runners with a little experience, active people with no running experience. People looking to work hard to guarantee a good half marathon finish.

How Long?: 16 weeks // 4 Months. This allows for a very gradual, controlled increase in your mileage – which minimises the risk of injury or overtraining issues.

The plan doesn’t have a speed or pace focus at all – the objective is to get the required mileage in. It includes 3 mid-week runs, to be performed at a comfortable pace, and one long-slow run each weekend to build your max mileage. The plan includes one cross-training day per week and two rest days.