12-week Advanced Half Marathon Plan (with HR Zones) + Core and Hip Stability and Strength
12-week Advanced Half Marathon Plan (with HR Zones) + Core and Hip Stability and Strength
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Author
Michele Pettinger, RRCA Certified Level II Run Coach, Head Coach at P3 Running
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12 Weeks
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Plan Description
Coach Michele offers a complimentary phone call to answer questions.
Designed for runners who have completed at least one half marathon and maintain a base of 25 to 30 miles per week, this plan builds endurance, strength, and speed over a structured training block.
You’ll progress through aerobic and recovery runs, hill and steady-state workouts, and later transition into tempo and track sessions to improve endurance and neuromuscular efficiency. The first six weeks focus on building a deeper aerobic base, while weeks seven and beyond introduce targeted intensity. Drop weeks and recovery runs are built in to support consistency and injury prevention.
The plan also includes Core and Hip Stability and Strength workouts with video instruction to help athletes care for their foundation.
Coach Michele is an RRCA Level II Certified Running Coach and Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition (ISSA). She currently trains for and races ultramarathons up to 100 miles and has coached athletes to successful finishes at distances from the 5K to 200 miles.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Run
x5
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31mi | 14mi |
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Day Off
x2
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—— | —— |
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strength
x2
|
—— | —— |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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31mi | 14mi | |
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—— | —— | |
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Training Load By Week
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- Heart Rate Monitor
- GPS
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