Beginner Half-Marathon Low Impact Training
Running a half-marathon is an excellent goal after running a 5k and a 10k. Don't look at it to win, but to stay motivated and committed to your running plan and staying healthy. A half-marathon is 13.1 miles and is a great achievement. Get connected with a local running store and/or magazine for dates and registration information. Below is a 10-week training schedule to get you ready for the half-marathon.


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Beginner Half-Marathon Training Plan
   This program eliminates speed running so it may be a better half-marathon training plan if    you are 40 years old or older, overweight or if you prefer a low impact training plan.
    • Week 1 - Stretch Before & After
      Monday  REST DAY
      Tuesday  4 miles
      Wednesday  REST DAY
      Thursday  6 miles
      Friday  REST DAY
      Saturday  3 miles
      Sunday  6 miles
      Week 2 - Make Sure You have Proper Shoes
      Monday  REST DAY
      Tuesday  4 miles
      Wednesday  REST DAY
      Thursday  5 miles
      Friday  REST DAY
      Saturday  4 miles
      Sunday  7 miles
      Week 3 - Be Patient with Yourself
      Monday  REST DAY
      Tuesday  5 miles
      Wednesday  REST DAY
      Thursday  6 miles
      Friday  REST DAY
      Saturday  4 miles
      Sunday  5 miles
      Week 4 - Stay Consistent & Committed
      Monday  REST DAY
      Tuesday  6 miles
      Wednesday  REST DAY
      Thursday  8 miles
      Friday  REST DAY
      Saturday  4 miles
      Sunday  9 miles
      Week 5 - Work the Plan
      Monday  REST DAY
      Tuesday  7 miles
      Wednesday  REST DAY
      Thursday  9 miles
      Friday  REST DAY
      Saturday  5 miles
      Sunday  10 miles
      Week 6 - Nutrition is Important Too
      Monday  REST DAY
      Tuesday  5 miles
      Wednesday  REST DAY
      Thursday  6 miles
      Friday  REST DAY
      Saturday  3 miles
      Sunday  4 miles
      Week 7 - Don't Forget to Rest
      Monday  REST DAY
      Tuesday  6 miles
      Wednesday  REST DAY
      Thursday  8 miles
      Friday  REST DAY
      Saturday  5 miles
      Sunday  11 miles
      Week 8 - Pay Attention to Your Breathing
      Monday  REST DAY
      Tuesday  6 miles
      Wednesday  REST DAY
      Thursday  9 miles
      Friday  REST DAY
      Saturday  6 miles
      Sunday  12 miles
      Week 9 - Stay Motivated
      Monday  REST DAY
      Tuesday  7 miles
      Wednesday  REST DAY
      Thursday  11 miles
      Friday  REST DAY
      Saturday  6 miles
      Sunday  13 miles
      Week 10 - Almost There
      Monday  REST DAY
      Tuesday  5 miles
      Wednesday  REST DAY
      Thursday  4 miles
      Friday  REST DAY
      Saturday  2 miles
      Sunday  Half-Marathon RACE DAY!!!

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