Running a Half marathon is a little more difficult than the 5, or 10K, and is often the step leading up to the "Marathon". Even if you are running and do not want to run a marathon anytime soon this is a decent little training schedule. I'm sure it doesn't take a genius to figure out that a Half marathon is half as long as a marathon. While the half may not sound or seem so glamorous it is often more than enough to push a man or woman to his or her limits. Assuming you are not an elite long distance runner and have elite long distance runner friends try asking someone if they feel like running 13miles with you this Saturday. It's not most Americans idea of a relaxing day.

How many miles are in a Half Marathon?

In a half marathon race there are 13.1 or 13 and a tenth miles. 1/2 Marathon = 13.1 miles.

A quick overview

Your body needs a few weeks or months (depending on age and prior level of activity) to acclimate to running long distances. Be sure not to overdue it, stay hydrated, and don't let injuries creep up on you. No one want's to spend 3 months training and not be able to run due to an injury.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun
Week 1	Rest	Sprints	Rest	2mi	Rest	5mi	Rest
Week 2	Rest	Sprints	Rest	1mi	Rest	6mi	Rest
Week 3	Rest	Sprints	Rest	2mi	Rest	7mi	Rest
Week 4	Rest	Sprints	Rest	3mi	Rest	7mi	Rest
Week 5	Rest	5mi	Rest	4mi	Rest	Rest	5mi
Week 6	Rest	5mi	Rest	5mi	Rest	8mi	5mi
Week 7	Rest	5mi	Rest	5mi	Rest	9mi	5mi
Week 8	Rest	6mi	Rest	6mi	Rest	10mi	6mi
Week 9	Rest	6mi	Rest	6mi	Rest	11mi	6mi
Week 10	Rest	7mi	Rest	6mi	Rest	12mi	6mi
Week 11	Rest	8mi	Rest	6mi	Rest	13mi	2mi
Week 12	Rest	4mi	Rest	2mi	Rest	Race	Rest

Rest: Take this day off, you can stretch or even walk a few laps at the park. Nothing strenuous.

Sprints: Do a few sets of 25, 50, or 100yard sprints. This type of training is often called Fartleks.

Miles: You can do more if you wish, just try not to do less.

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