Your Half Marathon Training Plan from an 80/20 Endurance Certified Coach
Welcome to your Half Marathon training plan!
This is a 15 week half marathon running plan with cross training including swimming, cycling and strength & conditioning. It is ideal for preparing for a half marathon PR.
This plan is a good fit for experienced competitive runners who are prepared to train twice a day some days in pursuit of improved half marathon performance.
Before you begin the plan build your training to the point where you are running at least three times per week including some short efforts at moderate and high intensities and some easy runs of at least eight miles and where you are doing aerobic exercise seven times per week.
It is based on 80/20 running methodology where 80 percent of your weekly training time at moderate intensity (i.e. at a pace at which you can comfortably carry on a conversation) and about 20 percent at moderate to high intensity.
The training load starts at 5 hours 55 minutes in week 1 and peaks at 9 hours and 30 minutes in week 13.
Your plan includes:
- Structured running session with Heart Rate for Garmin, Polar, Coros etc
- Video sessions and PDF session downloads
- Strength & Conditioning to help you avoid injuries
- Deep Stretching & Meditation
- Cross Training such as Cycling
- Training & Race Tips
- Email Access to Coach
Preparing for a half marathon is essential to making sure that all of your efforts don’t go to waste. Running a half marathon is something that anybody can accomplish however few of us actually do run half marathons.
During the 15-week Half Marathon training, you will help prepare your body and mind to run the 13.1 mile (21.1 km) distance.
You should consult your doctor before embarking on any physical fitness training. For any of the sessions, especially the strength and conditioning sessions, if you are unsure of the exercises then seek the help and advice of a professional near you.
My name is Karen and I live in Southern Spain where I coach and run Triathlon training camps all year round (ChiliTri). I'm an 8020 Endurance & IRONMAN® Certified Coach, Level 3 British Triathlon Federation Coach and Tutor and qualified Personal Trainer (AIQ/NASM) So if you would like face to face coaching please get in touch.
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I’m Karen Parnell, British Triathlon Level 3 Coach & Tutor, IRONMAN U Coach & MSc in Sports Performance Coaching. With certifications spanning NASM PT, WOWSA Level 3 Open Water, 80/20 Endurance, & World Triathlon Female Athlete Coaching, I bring proven expertise across all aspects of swimming, cycling & running.
My passion is helping athletes like you reach your race goals through a holistic approach that blends smart training, tailored nutrition, strength/mobiity, recovery & mental strategies.