This 12-week program is designed for beginner runners who want to race a half-marathon.
The program will require 2-5 hours of running per week. With this program, you can expect a slow increase in running mileage and the introduction of running intensity to improve your running pace and economy.
If you want to run a half-marathon, you have to be ready to run the distance!
Pre-Requisites:
This program is designed for beginner runners who are new to running training. If you have the time, begin your training with the 8 week general preparation (beginner) or the 8 week 5K/10K (beginner) programs first. If you have mainly walked in the past, you will want to do the 4 week run/walk program before exploring the other ones.
Programs to follow this one:
After this program, you can explore other event specific programs for beginners. There are 5K, 10K and marathon programs available.
Other things you should know:
This program uses Rate of Perceived Exertion as an effort metric, which is indicated as RPE in the workout descriptions. The effort scale is a simple 1-10 whereby 1 is very easy and 10 is maximum effort.
Run times are indicated in minutes as opposed to distance. Everyone runs at a different
pace so this way you are running the right distance for where you are at in the moment.
Training programs can be physically and mentally challenging. If you have a medical condition or you unsure
as to your current state of fitness please consult with and gain permission from a medical expert before
proceeding.
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