Half Marathon - Beginner 12-Week Training Plan
Half Marathon - Beginner 12-Week Training Plan
Length
12 Weeks
Plan Description
This plan was designed around a 12-week schedule for those who have been running/walking regularly prior to starting the plan. Strength training and dynamic/static stretching is included in this training and are key to reduce injury. As a beginner, your goal should be to make it to the finish line of the 13.1-mile race feeling strong. This 12-week training schedule is perfect for a beginner runner and a first-time half-marathoner.
To start this plan, you should have been running for at least two months and should have a base mileage of about eight to 10 miles per week. Congratulations and best wishes!!
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
---|---|---|
Run
x4
|
17mi | 11mi |
Day Off
x3
|
—— | —— |
Strength
x1
|
00:07:00 | 00:15:00 |
Custom
x1
|
—— | —— |
Other
x1
|
00:05:00 | 00:05:00 |
Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
---|---|---|---|
|
17mi | 11mi | |
|
—— | —— | |
|
00:07:00 | 00:15:00 | |
|
—— | —— | |
|
00:05:00 | 00:05:00 |
Training Load By Week
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- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
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Refund Policy
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