Hal Higdon's Half Marathon Training

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Limited Training Time: Here I'm thinking of time for training during the week, rather than the number of weeks to the race.

As you can see, it’s simple and fairly straightforward. There’s a little bit of quality work – the 8x400m at 5k pace and the 4 mile pace run – but there isn’t too much. Pros of Hal Higdon Half Marathon Training Plans So, let’s lace up those shoes, hit the pavement, and start this exhilarating journey together! What is A Half Marathon Race?Juggling: Don’t be afraid to juggle the workouts from day to day and week to week. If you have an important business meeting on Thursday, do that workout on Wednesday instead. If your family is going to be on vacation one week when you will have more or less time to train, adjust the schedule accordingly. If this means running hard on successive days, so be it. Program in an extra day of rest to compensate. Be consistent with your training, and the overall details won’t matter. These are good plans for runners who have some consistent running under their belt, but who have never really trained before. There’s just enough quality running to give you a taste of what training is like, but not enough that you’re overwhelmed. In the end, you’ll be a lot more prepared for a decent half marathon after the Intermediate Plans than the Novice plans. The Advanced Hal Higdon Plans

In Intermediate 1, the plan starts with 17 miles across five runs in the first week. It slowly builds to 30 miles in the peak week (11). Mondays are reserved for cross training, and Saturdays include some race pace work. Some Saturdays are rest days, assuming you run a 5k or 10k tune up race. The mid-week runs are significantly longer than the Novice programs, with the longest Wednesday run at 8 miles. It’s a fantastic medium-sized event that has become one of the most popular races in the U.S, with nearly two million people crossing the finish line in 2019. That’s right, two million! What's the difference between the Intermediate 1 and the Intermediate 2 Marathon Training Programs? A little bit of mileage, that's all. Runners who choose... Plan. I have generally used the last name of the primary author of the plan, except where the plan is better known by another name.Well, my friend, that’s not an easy question to answer. There are so many factors that can impact your race time, like your age, gender, fitness level, and racecourse. And let’s not forget about the weather! If you’re running on a hot and humid day, your time will likely suffer.

First, hold a mirror up to the final three weeks of either of my advanced programs. That is exactly how you want to train (or not train) for the next several weeks. You might call this a reverse taper. Respect the mirror. It will help you rejuvenate your body and (sometimes more important) your mind. While he does have a more advanced plan for experienced runners, the more popular Hal Higdon half marathon training plans are those geared towards beginners. They don’t require a lot of mileage to start. They’re also not complicated or intimidating. Overview of Hal Higdon Half Marathon Training Plans A survey of those using my forums revealed that many run two or three marathons a year. They succeed by maintaining a training base near 25 miles a week year-round, which allows them to ramp up to 50 weekly miles during any marathon build-up. My training programs run 18 weeks. Do the arithmetic (3 x 18 = 54), and it does become possible to squeeze three marathons into a single year.What do you do when your marathon gets cancelled? This Alternate Marathon guide is designed to help you navigate your training routine for marathons... Longest Run. There is some controversy over the length of the longest Long Run. I believe that it is better to have a longer longest run as this provides better preparation. However, this is only true if you build up to these longer runs gradually enough that you can recover well. A Long Run that leaves you overly fatigued will not benefit you. It's better to reach the start line slightly undertrained, than injured or burned out.