12-Week Treadmill/Outdoor Half Marathon
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 12 weeks
Each week:
4 runs (treadmill and outdoor - 25-60+ mins each workout)
1-2 run-specific strength training workouts (weights and bodyweight)
Runner-specific warm-ups to prevent injury and improve efficiency,
1 mobility workout - improve flexibility and range of motion
Description:
Ready to run a half marathon without any injuries? Looking to combine treadmill and outdoor running with weight training and mobility? This plan is perfect for you. This 12-week half-marathon plan introduces you to programming with strength training, mobility, and running to avoid injuries, improve mechanics, and run further, more comfortably. I would recommend having a base prior to starting this plan (3-4 weeks of 12+ miles a week). The plan gradually progresses in terms of the workouts’ duration and intensity, and brings you into a taper right before your race. The best part about this plan is that you don’t have to think about or wonder what to do and when to do it.
Equipment:
Mat, treadmill, kettlebell (optional to use dumbbells for some kettlebell exercises), resistance bands (purchase HERE), yoga block, foam roller, and a bench or box.
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Additional details: The 12-week intermediate half-marathon plan has a combination of treadmill and outdoor runs (treadmill speeds range from 5 MPH / 8 Km/Hr to a sprint speed of about 8 MPH / 12.9 Km/Hr). I would recommend running consistently, about 10-15 miles a week, for 3 weeks prior to starting this plan.