Training schedule

In order to train for a half marathon you should have a basic fitness level. If you are over the age of 35 then you should see your doctor for a physical examination. If you have no major health problems then you should be able to train for a half marathon.

This schedule assumes that you can run 3 miles, 3 times a week.

If you can increase the number of sessions per week, either every week or on the odd other week - use the programme for session 2.

Week commencing Session 1 Session 2 Session 3
25.05.2009 3 miles 3 miles 4 miles
01.06.2009 3 miles 4 miles 5 miles
08.06.2009 3 – 4 miles 4 – 5 miles 6 miles
15.06.2009 4 – 5 miles 4 – 5 miles 7 miles
22.06.2009 4 – 5 miles 5 – 6 miles 8 miles
29.06.2009 5 – 6 miles 5 – 6 miles 9 miles
06.07.2009 5 – 6 miles 6 – 7 miles 10 miles
13.07.2009 6 – 7 miles 6 – 7 miles 11 miles
20.07.2009 6 – 7 miles 7 – 8 miles 12 miles
27.07.2009 3-4 miles 3-4 miles 6 – 8 miles
03.08.2009 3-4 miles 3-4 miles ½ marathon day

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