Training Guide: Running a Half-Marathon

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Yes, You Can Run a Half-Marathon!
Cross-Training, Hill Workouts, and Speed Intervals
Get in Gear: Basic Running Equipment
The Truth About Carbo Loading
Race Day: Warm-Up Workout
Race-Day Tips from the Pros
Outfit Yourself: Race-Day Emergency Kit

Think running more than five miles at once is impossible (crazy, even)? Then this first-timer's guide to conquering 13.1 is for you. Follow our complete training plan and we'll have you ready in just eight weeks. See you at the finish line!

By Matt Fitzgerald

Yes, You Can Run a Half-Marathon!

Whether you're a first-time runner or a seasoned strider, we've got a training schedule that will help you shape up for a half-marathon in just eight weeks. Choose the running schedule that fits your fitness level below, and let's get started!

Choose a Training Program

Print one of the following and hang it where you can see it! Get the cross-training moves, hill workouts, and speed interval routines on the following pages.

New Runners: If you run less than 15 miles per week (or not at all), start here >>
Regular Runners: If you run more than 15 miles per week, start here >>

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grey_jillian wrote:

Thanks for the tip. Im looking forward on running back again next week. Hopefully this helps in making me get back to shape. By the way, i would like to share a great website for running, http://runninggizmo.clan.su.

1/7/2011 10:40:56 AM Report Abuse

nancymcjensen wrote:

I used the intermediate guide to train for a half marathon. It worked well. I did 2:06 and for a 49 y/o woman with a family and a job I think that's pretty righteous. The one thing I might change is the taper period pre-race felt rigorous. I was tired on race day. In hindsight I think a little more rest the 2 weeks prior would have helped. This was a great program, though, easy to follow and I'll use it again, with that small modification.

6/7/2010 04:25:31 PM Report Abuse