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Couch to Half Marathon

Author

Jess Welsh

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Length

37 Weeks

Plan Description

This is a 37 week beginner half marathon (Couch to half marathon) training plan with an initial base building period. Runs are based on time or mileage. The initial buildup starts with run walk intervals.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x3
01:38:00 01:00:00
Walk x2
01:12:00 01:00:00
Day Off x1
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
01:38:00 01:00:00
Walk
01:12:00 01:00:00
Day Off
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Training Load By Week


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Jess Welsh

Just Keep Running Coaching

I am an RRCA certified coach offering a spectrum of coaching options from make a one time training plan for your goal race to checkins with email, text, or Zoom calls. I have run every distance between 5K to ultramarathon 55K over the last 15+ years including multi-day marathon series and Disney Goofy & Dopey challenges. I work with clients of all levels including beginners, couch to 5k, and runners looking to go a further distance or return after a break.


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