Half Marathon Training Schedule

Hey Y'all, with it being running season, with so many races coming up in all parts of the country I thought I would share a half marathon schedule I made for a family member. 

I would recommend this for the beginner but not a complete “non exerciser".  

This schedule has 4 days of running and 1-2 days off and 1-2 days of cross training. 

I have seen schedules that only include 3 days of running and to me that does not seem like enough cardiovascular and sport specific training to enjoy the race and decrease chances of injury, so I like at least 4 days of running. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, enjoy! 

*check with your doctor to make sure you are healthy enough to run a half marathon prior to starting 

Xtrain (cross train = getting your HR up and not running, such as elliptical, bike, swimming, strength training, circuit training 45-60 mins

Week  #	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Total Wkly milage
1	Off	3	Off or Xtrain	3	Xtrain	2	3	11
2	Off	3	Off or Xtrain	4	Xtrain	2	4	13
3	Off	4	Off or Xtrain	3	Xtrain	2	5-6	14-15
4	Off	4	Off or Xtrain	4	Xtrain	3	7	18
5	Off	5	Off or Xtrain	5	Xtrain	3	6	19
6	Off	4	Off or Xtrain	4	Xtrain	3-4	7-8	19-20*
7	Off	5	Off or Xtrain	5	Xtrain	4	8	22
8	Off	5	Off or Xtrain	8	Xtrain	4	9	26
9	Off	6	Off	5	Xtrain	4	9	24
10	Off	5	Off or Xtrain	8	Xtrain	3	11	27
11	Off	6	Off or Xtrain	7	Xtrain	3	8	24
12	off	6	Off or Xtrain	5	Xtrain (light)	2	Race Day	26