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My First Half Marathon Race - Complete Beginner Training Plan (HR) + Email Support

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My First Half Marathon Race - Complete Beginner Training Plan (HR) + Email Support

Includes Structured Workouts

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Author

Tammy Slauenwhite

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Length

20 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Plan Description

This beginner half marathon race training plan - My First Half Marathon Race - is a complete training plan package for beginners wanting to train to finish their very first half marathon race.

This is a 20-week beginner plan starts off at 3 km and focuses on building endurance so on your big day, you can run your 21.1 km with confidence.

All workouts are structured and simple so you can focus on exactly what you need to do to succeed.

It includes the following:

- email support
- weekly training notes to keep you on track and provide encouragement
- weekly running drills for skills, simple explanations and video demo of each drill

Wait, there's more. This plan also includes this ULTIMATE package to download:

- printable copy of the 20-week training calendar with a detailed guide to provide you with more support
- a 19-week progressive strength training plan with full-featured workout videos so you're guided through
- 52 high-protein recipes with meal plan, grocery lists, macro and calorie information, a MFP barcode
- detailed heart rate zone training guide
- half marathon pacing strategy guide
- half marathon training tips (shoes, nutrition, and more)

I have helped hundreds of people run their first half marathon and I'm happy to say every single one of them not only finished strong but with a big smile on their face. The number one comment is "It was fun!"

Athlete Testimonial:

"Tammy designed a strength program for me and coached me online through Training Peaks for my running. She did a fantastic job! I had amazing progress and crushed my goals with her help. Marathon training can be a grind but Tammy made it fun and an amazing journey. She is really such a warm and encouraging person. I would 100% recommend her for any kind of fitness coaching you may need!" Taryn Gibson

If you need more information about this plan, please reach out to me: tammy@gofitlife.ca

All the best and happy training!

Coach Tammy Lee
Endurance Coach and Educator
TrainingPeaks Level 1 Coach

22 years and counting..

https://gofitlife.ca

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x3
01:30:00 01:00:00
Strength x2
01:04:00 00:40:00
Custom x1
00:15:00 00:20:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
01:30:00 01:00:00
Strength
01:04:00 00:40:00
Custom
00:15:00 00:20:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

Tammy Slauenwhite | Holistic Endurance & Strength Coach

Tammy | GO FIT LIFE

Coach Tammy Lee is a certified mountain biking, running, triathlon, multi-sport, strength, and weight loss coach with a B.A. and B.Ed. and 25 years of experience. She’s been writing custom plans since 1999 and has coached hundreds of athletes of all levels. Owner of GO FIT LIFE Coaching & Education, she offers personal coaching on TrainingPeaks and provides sport-specific clinics and conditioning programs in Fort McMurray, AB. 🎉 NEW for 2026 – Partnered coach with TransRockies Race Series.


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