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Christine Luff

By Christine Luff, About.com Guide since 2007

Run Your First Half Marathon

This 12-week half marathon training schedule is perfect for a beginner runner and a first-time half-marathoner whose goal is simply to finish the 13.1-mile race. Every week, you'll get new instructions and motivation right in your Inbox. By the end of 12 weeks, you'll be ready to run a half marathon. Even if you don't want to run a half marathon, this program will get you running 13 miles continuously by the end of 12 weeks.

To start this plan, you should have been running for at least two months and should have a base mileage of about 8-10 miles per week.

If you're not interested in this beginner half marathon training plan, check out these free half marathon training plans for runners of all levels.

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