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HALF-MARATHON BASIC PB-BOOSTER 12WEEKS (25/26)

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Ruben Best

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Length

12 Weeks

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Plan Description

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BASIC – 12 Wochen Halbmarathon-Plan

📌 Worum geht’s – und fĂŒr wen ist der Plan gemacht?
Dieser Plan richtet sich an alle, die zum ersten Mal einen Halbmarathon finishen wollen – und dabei um die 2:00 h bis ca. 1:45 h anpeilen.
Wichtig: Du solltest bereits regelmĂ€ĂŸig 2–3x pro Woche laufen, also nicht kompletter LaufanfĂ€nger sein. Wenn du aktuell verletzt bist, ist dieser Plan nicht fĂŒr dich geeignet – werde zuerst vollstĂ€ndig gesund.

Der Plan setzt auf 3 Laufeinheiten pro Woche und fĂŒhrt dich Schritt fĂŒr Schritt zur Ziellinie. Er lĂ€sst sich optimal mit leichtem Krafttraining ergĂ€nzen.

📅 Wichtig: Aktiviere den Plan genau 12 Wochen vor deinem Wettkampf!
So stimmt der Trainingsplan exakt mit deinem Wettkampftag ĂŒberein:
‱ FĂŒr den Berlin Halbmarathon am 29.03.2026 startest du am 05.01.2026
‱ FĂŒr den Hamburg Halbmarathon am 26.04.2026 startest du am 02.02.2026

💬 Was dich erwartet
Drei strukturierte 4‑Wochen‑Blöcke plus Tapering. Die Belastung steigt langsam an: mit kontrollierten TempolĂ€ufen, lĂ€ngeren Grundlageneinheiten und Technikarbeit. Alles auf einem realistischen, nachhaltigen Niveau.

📌 Wichtig: Hör auf deinen Körper!
Jede Einheit enthĂ€lt eine Beschreibung, wie sie sich anfĂŒhlen soll (RPE). Dein Körper gibt das Tempo vor – lieber eine Einheit auslassen als zu viel riskieren. Konstanz schlĂ€gt Perfektion.

đŸ‘€ Von wem ist der Plan?
Erstellt von Ruben Best / @rubsterbest – LĂ€ufer, Triathlet und Coach bei NGTRNG

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BASIC – 12 Week Half Marathon Plan

📌 What’s the plan – and who’s it for?
This plan is perfect for first-time half marathoners aiming to simply finish strong – ideally in around 2:00 h to 1:45 h.
You should already be running 2–3 times a week regularly – this is not a beginner-to-running plan. If you’re currently injured, this plan is not for you – focus on recovery first.

It’s built around three running sessions per week and progresses gradually. Can be combined with light strength or stability work.

📅 Important: Activate the plan exactly 12 weeks before race day!
That way, your training finishes right on race week:
‱ Berlin Half Marathon (29 March 2026) → start on 5 January 2026
‱ Hamburg Half Marathon (26 April 2026) → start on 2 February 2026

💬 What to expect
Three 4‑week training blocks plus tapering. The focus is on smart progression: longer endurance runs, light tempo intervals, and simple but effective form drills. No overtraining – just consistent progress.

📌 Listen to your body!
Every session includes an RPE cue. Don’t force it – rest days are better than pushing through fatigue or sickness. Long-term consistency wins the race.

đŸ‘€ Who created this plan?
Written by Ruben Best / @rubsterbest – runner, triathlete, and coach at NGTRNG

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x4
02:05:00 01:40:00
Strength x2
01:30:00 00:45:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
02:05:00 01:40:00
Strength
01:30:00 00:45:00

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