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Free Half-Marathon Training Plans for Every Goal: Get Fit and Crush Your Race

Endurance Athlete Roadmap
January 26, 2026
10 min read
Free Half-Marathon Training Plans for Every Goal: Get Fit and Crush Your Race

Choose Your Half Marathon Goal

Whether you're running your first half or chasing a PR, having a structured plan is essential for success.

Beginner Plan (12 Weeks)

Goal: Finish strong

Weekly mileage: 15-25 miles

Key workouts: 3 runs per week

*Sample Week (Week 6):*

  • Tuesday: 4 miles easy
  • Thursday: 5 miles with 2 miles at tempo
  • Sunday: 8 miles long run
  • Plan Philosophy: Build gradually, prioritize consistency over intensity.

    Intermediate Plan (12 Weeks)

    Goal: Improve on previous time

    Weekly mileage: 25-35 miles

    Key workouts: 4-5 runs per week

    *Sample Week (Week 6):*

  • Monday: 5 miles easy
  • Wednesday: 6 x 800m intervals
  • Thursday: 4 miles recovery
  • Saturday: 5 miles at goal pace
  • Sunday: 10 miles long run
  • Plan Philosophy: Strategic speed work combined with solid base building.

    Advanced Plan (14 Weeks)

    Goal: Set a PR

    Weekly mileage: 35-50 miles

    Key workouts: 5-6 runs per week

    *Sample Week (Week 6):*

  • Monday: 6 miles easy
  • Tuesday: 8 x 1000m at 10K pace
  • Wednesday: 5 miles recovery
  • Thursday: 7 miles with 4 at tempo
  • Friday: Rest
  • Saturday: 4 miles easy
  • Sunday: 14 miles long run
  • Plan Philosophy: High volume with targeted workouts for race-specific fitness.

    Race Week Taper

    7 days out: Last long run (8-10 miles, easy)

    5 days out: Short speed session (4 x 400m)

    3 days out: Easy shake-out run (3 miles)

    2 days out: Rest or very easy 2 miles

    1 day out: Complete rest

    Race day: Trust your training!

    Nutrition Tips

  • Practice race nutrition during long runs
  • Carb-load 2-3 days before race
  • Stay hydrated but don't overdo it
  • Eat familiar foods race week
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