Half Marathon - Entry Level

Plan Length: 12 Weeks

This plan will progress from entry-level running (3 mile runs a few times a week) to handling 10+ mile runs with interval training before you tackle your first half marathon. This plan is written by Reed Fischer, who holds the 20th fastest time ever recorded by an American in the half marathon.

Athletes will be able to self-select their goal pace, but the plan is written for someone looking to run around 2:00. Bear in mind when calculating paces for workout that the pace you're running will vary depending on factors like the surface you're running on, the temperature outside, how much sleep you got the night before, and more. Be kind to yourself, and don't get discouraged if you aren't able to hit your goal paces in the earlier weeks of the training plan. You're still new to this, and you'll be progressing quickly in your fitness each week if you stay accountable to the training.

Sample Week of Training

Below is a week of training from this plan which represents the type of workouts you will be doing.

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