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12-Week Intermediate Half Marathon Training Plan

Perfect for runners who have completed a half marathon and want to improve their time. This plan peaks at 32 miles per week and includes speed work, tempo runs, and race pace practice.

Weekly Mileage

20-32

miles per week

Time Commitment

5-6

days per week

Goal Pace Range

1:45-2:00

finish time target

Training Pace Guide

easy Pace

Conversational pace, 60-90 seconds slower than race pace

tempo Pace

Comfortably hard, about 15-20 seconds slower than race pace

race Pace

Your goal half marathon pace

speed Pace

5K to 10K race pace for intervals

long Pace

45-75 seconds slower than race pace

Weekly Training Schedule

mondayrest

Rest or cross-training (30-45 min)

tuesdayeasy4 miles

Easy pace + 6x100m strides

wednesdaytempo5 miles

1 mi warm-up, 3 mi @ tempo pace, 1 mi cool-down

thursdayeasy3 miles

Easy recovery run

fridayrest

Rest day

saturdaylong8 miles

Long run at conversational pace

sundayrest

Rest or gentle yoga

Important Training Notes

  • •Always warm up before speed work and cool down after
  • •Listen to your body - take extra rest days if needed
  • •Stay hydrated and fuel properly during long runs
  • •Consider getting new shoes halfway through the program
  • •Practice your race day nutrition during long runs

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