Half-Marathon Training Plan: Intermediate/Advanced

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Build strength, speed, and confidence with our training plan -- and get ready to run a half-marathon in just 8 weeks.

By Alyssa Shaffer

Ready to take on a half-marathon? If you can run at least four miles at a steady pace without walking or are looking for a bigger-than-10K challenge, follow this program designed exclusively for FITNESS by running coach Andrew Kastor, who creates online training programs for the New York Road Runners club. It mixes intervals into your mileage to put speed and spring in your stride.

BONUS: Sign up for our 8-week half-marathon training course to get workouts, nutrition info, and motivation tips sent straight to your inbox.

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Strengthen your stride with these cross-training moves >>
Check out smart eating strategies for runners >>
Want a less intense plan? Try our Beginner level >>

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roniw091 wrote:

I tried this plan a while back ... only did it for a month and got great results. this time I will do the entire two months.

6/16/2011 01:01:23 PM Report Abuse

Lauren4488 wrote:

looks like an okay plan....except for the day before the race where they have you doing a 2.5 mile run plus 4 sets of sprints...i would take a rest day instead.

3/22/2011 04:40:57 PM Report Abuse

crittahouse wrote:

go to runners world to get a training plan

1/4/2011 02:34:42 PM Report Abuse

tlskasko wrote:

couldnt download the half marathon schedule bummed

1/3/2011 04:24:21 PM Report Abuse

takemikiki wrote:

I need the training program!! Thats the only reason I signed up for this and will unsuscribe if it doesnt happen. How frustrating!

12/30/2010 05:35:37 PM Report Abuse