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Half Marathon Training Plans
The half-marathon makes a great challenge for the newer runner, is a perfect practice race for the marathon runner and popular with long triathletes working on their run speed. The race distance is a challenge but half marathon race training can easily fit into a busy schedule.
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13.1 mile Half Marathon Training Plan Advanced 2012
by Mike Ricci, USA Triathlon Elite Coach 20 weeks $39.00
by Mike Ricci, USA Triathlon Elite Coach 20 weeks $39.00
Half Marathon Advanced
Author: Mike Ricci, USAT Triathlon Level 3 CoachStarts: Anytime
Length: 20 Weeks
Time: 141 hours
This program should be used for an athlete whose goal is to run a Half Marathon (21.1k) in the 1:10-1:30 range and has a good running base in the past 8-12 weeks. The schedule consists of 5-6 runs per week and it is run specific. There are 2 days of strength training and core work included as well. The maximum volume is around 9 hours and most weeks are around 7.5-8 hours. We’ll guide you every step of the way with a detailed plan and free complimentary access to our D3 Message Forum.
Our programs are designed for the age group triathlete who has a busy life with a full time job, a family and / or other responsibilities.
Our plans set YOU up for success! We have sold thousands of our plans internationally and many or our athletes are returning customers who keep coming back for more! Our main goal with this plan is to get you to cross the finish line happy and healthy!
Years of coaching experience goes into the design of our plans! USA Triathlon Elite Coach Mike Ricci has designed these plans with his twenty years of coaching expertise. Mike has written the training plans for our Age Group World Teams seven times and is the coach of the University of Colorado Triathlon team (the 3 time defending National Champions). Mike’s passion is getting you to the finish line and having an enjoyable experience along the way. With a sufficient base, this plan starts 12 weeks out from your 5k and builds up from there. By race day we will have you ready when you toe the line!
Purchase of this plan includes our 'Training Terminology' and our "How to use Intensity" documents. You’ll also have access to our online videos for run drills. We leave no stone unturned in trying to get you to reach your goals!
During the training plan, there is testing every few weeks throughout the program to test your fitness level so you can re-adjust your HR Zones if you train with a HRM. If you don’t train with a HRM, that’s fine as the tests are still good training and you can measure improvement based on time.
Most importantly, purchase of this program includes complimentary access to the D3 Forum at any time for questions that you may have about this plan.
If you have questions about the plan, please feel free to email Coach Mike Ricci at any time: Mike@D3Multisport.com and check out our website at: www.D3Multisport.com.
Run your best Half Marathon on 6 -7 workouts per week. This 20 week plan best serves the consistent athlete to achieve the best Half Marathon possible. The plan is suitable for regular runners, who have run 25 – 45 minutes, 3 times per week for approximately 6 weeks.
This comprehensive plan first provides the Half Marathon racer with the necessities of base preparation work. The plan then takes the runner through the 3 key preparation phases of General, Strength & Specific Endurance Emphasis so that the Tapering phase that follows delivers the athlete to the start line fully capable of producing a Half Marathon result that matches their ability. Through regular evaluation training sessions, the plan keeps the runner healthy & injury free by determining optimal training paces & intensities specific to the runner’s displayed fitness & ability
This comprehensive plan first provides the Half Marathon racer with the necessities of base preparation work. The plan then takes the runner through the 3 key preparation phases of General, Strength & Specific Endurance Emphasis so that the Tapering phase that follows delivers the athlete to the start line fully capable of producing a Half Marathon result that matches their ability. Through regular evaluation training sessions, the plan keeps the runner healthy & injury free by determining optimal training paces & intensities specific to the runner’s displayed fitness & ability
The Cutting-Edge Runner Half-MarathonTraining Plan, Level 5, is recommended for runners who want to complete a successful half-marathon race in 12 to 16 weeks and whose current fitness level allows them to run about 5 times per week, up to 50 minutes per run.
The first 4 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 12 to 16 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 16 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-4 weeks of this plan.
The workout schedule includes 5 runs per week, plus 2 optional strength workouts per week. It begins with a weekly total of 3 hours and 11 minutes of running and builds up to 5 hours and 1 minute.
All of the running workouts are based on the Cutting-Edge Runner Pace Zone Index (PZI), which allows you to do every step of every workout at precisely the right effort level for you. The best way to take advantage of this great tool is by downloading the training plan onto a Garmin Forerunner 301, but you can also use the PZI in a more approximate way without this device.
Key workouts in this plan include the following:
Foundation Runs: Steady runs of 0:35 to 0:55 done mainly at Moderate Aerobic pace (Pace Zone 3)
Foundation Runs + Strides: Foundation Runs followed by 4-6 30-second bursts at Speed pace (Pace Zone 10)
Long Runs: Steady runs of 1:00 to 2:10 done mainly at Moderate Aerobic pace
Cruise Intervals: Runs featuring a couple of longer intervals run at Threshold pace (Pace Zone 6)
Tempo Runs: Runs featuring a sustained segment of Threshold pace running sandwiched between a warm-up and cool-down
Short Intervals (1): Runs featuring 30- to 60-second intervals at VO2max pace separated by jogging recoveries at Low Aerobic pace (Pace Zone 2)
Short Intervals (2): Runs featuring 60- to 90-second intervals at Speed pace (Pace Zone 10) separated by longer, 3-minute jogging recoveries
Long Intervals: Runs featuring 3-minute intervals at VO2max pace separated by jogging recoveries at Low Aerobic pace (Pace Zone 2)
A 10K tune-up race is scheduled at the end of week 12. If you can't find a suitable 10K race to do that day, you may run a 10K time trial instead.
Weeks 4, 8, and 12 of the plan are recovery weeks. Training is slightly reduced in these weeks to afford an opportunity to absorb recent training and prepare for more challenging training to follow. Week 16 – race week – is a taper week, meaning training tapers down during the week to ensure you’re rested and ready to perform on race day.
The first 4 weeks of the plan are optional, making it adjustable from 12 to 16 weeks. If you choose to do fewer than 16 weeks of the plan, it is hoped that your recent training has been similar to the first 1-4 weeks of this plan.
The workout schedule includes 5 runs per week, plus 2 optional strength workouts per week. It begins with a weekly total of 3 hours and 11 minutes of running and builds up to 5 hours and 1 minute.
All of the running workouts are based on the Cutting-Edge Runner Pace Zone Index (PZI), which allows you to do every step of every workout at precisely the right effort level for you. The best way to take advantage of this great tool is by downloading the training plan onto a Garmin Forerunner 301, but you can also use the PZI in a more approximate way without this device.
Key workouts in this plan include the following:
Foundation Runs: Steady runs of 0:35 to 0:55 done mainly at Moderate Aerobic pace (Pace Zone 3)
Foundation Runs + Strides: Foundation Runs followed by 4-6 30-second bursts at Speed pace (Pace Zone 10)
Long Runs: Steady runs of 1:00 to 2:10 done mainly at Moderate Aerobic pace
Cruise Intervals: Runs featuring a couple of longer intervals run at Threshold pace (Pace Zone 6)
Tempo Runs: Runs featuring a sustained segment of Threshold pace running sandwiched between a warm-up and cool-down
Short Intervals (1): Runs featuring 30- to 60-second intervals at VO2max pace separated by jogging recoveries at Low Aerobic pace (Pace Zone 2)
Short Intervals (2): Runs featuring 60- to 90-second intervals at Speed pace (Pace Zone 10) separated by longer, 3-minute jogging recoveries
Long Intervals: Runs featuring 3-minute intervals at VO2max pace separated by jogging recoveries at Low Aerobic pace (Pace Zone 2)
A 10K tune-up race is scheduled at the end of week 12. If you can't find a suitable 10K race to do that day, you may run a 10K time trial instead.
Weeks 4, 8, and 12 of the plan are recovery weeks. Training is slightly reduced in these weeks to afford an opportunity to absorb recent training and prepare for more challenging training to follow. Week 16 – race week – is a taper week, meaning training tapers down during the week to ensure you’re rested and ready to perform on race day.
This 14-week plan was designed by the experts at Runner’s World for beginners who have at least a year of experience running on a regular basis and log an average of 15 to 20 miles per week. Each week includes three days of rest, three days of shorter runs, and one long run, which starts at six miles, builds gradually, and peaks at 10 miles to give you the endurance you need to get comfortable running for two hours at a time. Not the right plan for you? Check out Runner’s World’s training plans for intermediate and advanced runners.
Thank you for stopping by and looking at the TeamKattouf 12-week Half marathon beginner trainig plan. This plan was designed by Dr. Rick Kattouf and Cameron Dorn. During this 12-week plan, you will experience a progressive build in intensity and volume. We incorporate 1-2 rest days per week. Aside from run training, you will have a lot of fun with the strength training and cross training; making you as fit as ever. We incorporate heart rate (HR) training during this plan. To determine your proper hr's, we have Rx'd run assessments throughout the 12 weeks. The attached PDF file will explain in detail as to determing your proper hr's; we kept it VERY simple for you! If you are ready to take your fitness and runing to the next level, this half marathon plan is for you. Now get out there and have some fun training and racing!
