Beginner 13-Wk Half-Marathon Training Plan
Beginner 13-Wk Half-Marathon Training Plan
Length
13 Weeks
Plan Description
Overview
This is a beginner training plan for an athlete interested in completing a half-marathon road race. This training plan is geared towards the individual that is interested in completing their first race at this distance and has minimal to no running experience. This training plan is prescribed and individualized based on Rating of Perceived Exertion (1-10 scale) and assumes that an athlete has the equipment necessary to run. This training plan includes a mixture of walking, road running and resistance training performed in a gym. An athlete does not need to have a basic level of fitness before participating in this, however, it is recommended that the athlete has the ability and basic competency to run without pain.
This training plan comes with a few documents/resources that will prove useful to athletes while following along to the prescribed plan:
1. Instructional Booklet - Contains basic educational and background material that will help the athlete successfully complete the training plan and learn about the training process
2. Exercise Technique Guidebook - Contains pictures and descriptions of over 80 exercises that will help the athlete successfully complete training sessions prescribed within the plan
Basic equipment needed to successfully complete the run sessions within this training plan include:
-running shoes
-proper run clothing and attire
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
---|---|---|
Run
x5
|
03:58:00 | 01:50:00 |
Day Off
x1
|
—— | —— |
Strength
x1
|
00:45:00 | 00:45:00 |
Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
---|---|---|---|
|
03:58:00 | 01:50:00 | |
|
—— | —— | |
|
00:45:00 | 00:45:00 |
Training Load By Week
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Refund Policy
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