Half Marathon Training Plan - 8 Weeks
Author: Thelen Coaching
Length: 8 Weeks
Tags: running, half marathon, intermediate, hr based, pace based
Typical Week: 1 Day Off, 5 Run, 1 X-Train
Longest Workout:
12 miles
Author: Thelen Coaching
Length: 8 Weeks
Tags: running, half marathon, intermediate, hr based, pace based
Typical Week: 1 Day Off, 5 Run, 1 X-Train
Longest Workout:
12 miles
Half Marathon Training Plan - 8 Weeks
This is an intermediate level training plan for a half marathon within the next two months. It is ideal for someone who has been running consistently and has endurance base but wants to target a specific event. You should be able to run 4 times a week with a long run of 8 miles at the start of the plan. The long runs are on Sundays with the rest of the workouts Tuesday - Friday to allow for family time on the weekend. Saturday is scheduled for cross training or off. The workouts are time based with intensity and pace guidelines to allow for easy completion without having to find a track to use. The mileage for this plan tops out at 34 miles per week with a long run of 12 miles prior to the goal race
Rolling terrain, keep it easy and at conversational pace
Warm up as needed, then run the submax intervals on rolling terrain or that similar to goal race. Keep the pace and HR constant between each interval and walk the recovery if needed
More of a recovery run between the two workouts. Again, keep it easy and relaxed.
Stretch after.
Warm up, then run the tempo intervals on terrain matching that of goal race. Try to keep each interval consistant with pace and HR. Cool down to reach distance indicated for workout.
Just like it sounds - run the first four miles at endurance pace, then increase pace up to sub tempo (marathon pace). Try to do this on a loop course where the increase in pace is easy to measure
Rolling terrain, keep it easy and at conversational pace
Warm up and stretching if needed, then ladder intervals as written. Really try to stay in pace and HR guidelines for each section of the ladder - the idea is to simulate the changing pace and effort level of racing
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