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Half Marathon Training Schedules for Runners

If you're planning to run a half marathon (13.1 miles) race, try one of these training schedules for runners of all different levels.

Basic Half Marathon Training Schedule for Beginners

Ready to train for your first half marathon? This 12-week training schedule is perfect for beginner runners who want to run a half marathon.

Email Course: Half Marathon Beginner Training Program

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.

Run/Walk Half Marathon Training Schedule

This 12-week half marathon training program is designed to help you run/walk to the finish line of your half marathon.

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.

Advanced Half Marathon Schedule

If you're an experienced runner and you're hoping to take your half marathon training to the next level, use this 12-week training schedule to help you run a personal record (PR) in your next half-marathon.

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.

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