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Half-Marathon Training Programs

Ready to choose your half-marathon training program? Whether you're a new runner or an experienced long distance runner aiming for a personal record, we've got a plan for you to help you reach your goal.

All About Running and Training for a Half-Marathon Race

A half-marathon race is 13.1 miles long, which is exactly half the distance of a marathon. Here are training tips and schedules for the half marathon distance.

Basic Half-Marathon Training Schedule for Beginners

Running a half-marathon is a great way to challenge yourself and start building toward running a full marathon. This 12-week schedule is perfect for beginner runners who want to take on the half-marathon distance.

Advanced Beginner Half-Marathon Training Schedule

This 12-week half-marathon training schedule is geared toward advanced beginner runners.

Intermediate Half-Marathon Training Schedule

You've already run at least one half-marathon (13.1 miles), and now you're moving on to your next goal: Improving your half-marathon race time. This 12-week training schedule can help you run a personal record in the half-marathon.
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