Your first half marathon in Doha, paced properly through the Qatar heat.
12 weeks to the Doha half marathon. For a January race, the first half of your training falls in Qatar's hot months, so this plan tells you when to run on a treadmill, when to start before sunrise and when to run by effort instead of pace. Every target is set from your own 5 km time trial, so the plan fits your pace.
WEEKLY TRAINING
About 3–4 hours a week: 4 runs and 2 short strength sessions, with Monday and Sunday rest. Long runs are set by time, building to one 120-minute peak run.
WHAT YOU GET
• 12 weeks of structured runs and strength sessions that sync to your watch
• Stronger TRIFIT heat guidance for weeks 1–6
• 5 km time trials in weeks 1 and 8, with the free TRIFIT threshold pace calculator to set your paces
• Race-pace practice from week 3, building to a 30-minute dress rehearsal
• Short, controlled speed sessions to build efficiency
• A race-day plan: pacing for each part of the race, fueling and drinking
WHO IT'S FOR
First-time half marathoners who already run four times a week (about 20–25 km) and can comfortably run 7–8 km. Set your race date when you apply the plan: race day is the Saturday of week 12, so it works for any year's race.
This plan is general training guidance, not medical advice.
Telani is a passionate Triathlon and multisport coach. She coaches athletes of all levels, from beginners to competitive and provides personalized online training to each individual. This enables her athletes to reach their personal goals with her full support. She will develop intuitive training plans which will give you confidence to train and race at your best. The only time you fail is when you are not tri-ing.
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