Hal Higdon: 1/2 Marathon--Novice 1
12 weeks - $14.95
Total Miles: 206
Total Hours: 50
Total Miles: 206
Total Hours: 50
Hal Higdon: 1/2 Marathon--Novice 1: This basic Novice Half Marathon Training Program is designed both for beginning runners who want to prepare for their first 13.1-mile race, but also for experienced runners interested in a fail safe program that will allow them to excel without making excessive demands upon their time. Each day I will send you emails telling you how to train.
This is the quick-and-easy version. For more detailed instructions and daily motivational tips, you may want to upgrade to the Hal Higdon PLUS version of the same program.
For more on training, visit my website: halhigdon.com
Consider also visiting halhigdon.bluefinapps.com to obtain an app for your iPhone or other e-device.
This is the quick-and-easy version. For more detailed instructions and daily motivational tips, you may want to upgrade to the Hal Higdon PLUS version of the same program.
For more on training, visit my website: halhigdon.com
Consider also visiting halhigdon.bluefinapps.com to obtain an app for your iPhone or other e-device.
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After purchase, your plan will be available in your own private online training log account. You'll enjoy these benefits and more:
Sample workouts:
Workout #1 : Day Off
Planned Time: 0:00:00
Welcome to my Novice 1 training program for the Half Marathon. There are 12 weeks between now and your planned half marathon. In this Novice program, Monday is always a day of rest.
Workout #2 : Run
Planned Time: 0:30:00
Three miles at a comfortable pace. If you are a complete novice, these might even be your first running steps! Whether a total beginner or an experienced hand, run at an easy pace. Please note that the pace shown in the calendar is only an estimate. You need to determine your own comfortable pace.
Workout #3 : Run
Custom
Planned Time: 0:20:00
Today is an option day. Run or cross-train. If you choose to run, go for 2 miles. If you decide to cross-train, I would recommend cycling or swimming or walking. A half hour or so should do.
Planned Time: 0:20:00
Today is an option day. Run or cross-train. If you choose to run, go for 2 miles. If you decide to cross-train, I would recommend cycling or swimming or walking. A half hour or so should do.
Workout #4 : Run
Custom
Planned Time: 0:30:00
Run 3 miles at the same comfortable pace you ran on Tuesday. Speed doesn't matter; distance does. Picking a pace is easy if you don't think too much about it. Your body will tell you how fast to run.
Planned Time: 0:30:00
Run 3 miles at the same comfortable pace you ran on Tuesday. Speed doesn't matter; distance does. Picking a pace is easy if you don't think too much about it. Your body will tell you how fast to run.
Workout #5 : Day Off
Custom
Planned Time: 0:00:00
A day of rest to get ready for the weekend. Friday will almost always be a rest day on the Novice schedule, along with Monday. You'll appreciate these days of rest more as the mileage builds.
Planned Time: 0:00:00
A day of rest to get ready for the weekend. Friday will almost always be a rest day on the Novice schedule, along with Monday. You'll appreciate these days of rest more as the mileage builds.
Workout #6 : X-Train
Custom
Planned Time: 0:30:00
Thirty minutes of cross-training. In this training program, most Saturdays will feature some form of cross-training, such as biking, swimming or even walking.
Planned Time: 0:30:00
Thirty minutes of cross-training. In this training program, most Saturdays will feature some form of cross-training, such as biking, swimming or even walking.
Workout #7 : Run
Custom
Planned Time: 0:40:00
This is the key day of our novice program for the half marathon. On Sundays, we run long. Four miles this first weekend. A gradual increase in mileage is the key to any training program.
Planned Time: 0:40:00
This is the key day of our novice program for the half marathon. On Sundays, we run long. Four miles this first weekend. A gradual increase in mileage is the key to any training program.
Workout #8 : Day Off
Custom
Planned Time: 0:00:00
Monday is a rest day in almost all my training programs: from 5-K through the marathon. You need a day off after your hard work over the weekend. Rest is critical for success.
Planned Time: 0:00:00
Monday is a rest day in almost all my training programs: from 5-K through the marathon. You need a day off after your hard work over the weekend. Rest is critical for success.
Workout #9 : Run
Custom
Planned Time: 0:30:00
A relatively easy day. Go 3 miles at a comfortable pace. Don't worry too much about your pace during these easy, midweek workouts. Just go with the flow.
Planned Time: 0:30:00
A relatively easy day. Go 3 miles at a comfortable pace. Don't worry too much about your pace during these easy, midweek workouts. Just go with the flow.