The Half Marathon is an inherently strenuous physical activity. We recommend that you consult with your physician prior to embarking on training for this event. Given the volume of training required for a half marathon, we recommend that you have been training for 4 months prior to embarking on this program. You should be able to comfortably run 3 to 4 days a week for 30 to 40 minutes. The more base training and higher fitness level you have prior to launching into a marathon training program the more comfortably you will be able to complete the training and subsequent event.

This program is merely a guide of how you can train for a marathon. We recommend that you engage a knowledgeable coach to ensure healthy and thorough training!

The training program consists of different components that fit together to create a balanced training allowing you to gain strength and endurance but also allow proper recovery to maintain your training. Proper recovery is as important as the endurance and strength building in marathon training.

Beginner Half Marathon Program