TRAIN FOR A MARATHON
Got a spring half marathon in the diary? It’s not too late to get started! Whether you’re a first-timer or a PB hunter, we’ve got the last-minute plan for you
Have you got FOMO as all your running friends get stuck into their training for spring races? It’s not too late! With eight weeks of structured training, you could run a strong half marathon this spring, whether it’s your first half or you’re looking to bag yourself a PB.
Training for a half marathon is a challenge, but it doesn’t need to take over your life. You can train hard with three or four runs per week over eight weeks, with our plans. Each week you’ll do a variety of sessions to build your endurance, strength and speed, as well as building confidence.
TRAINING EXPLAINED
Tempo run
The plans overleaf include two types of tempo runs that will see you running at either half marathon goal pace (HMP) or your 10K pace. The half marathon paced runs will train you to run more efficiently at your goal pace and help you judge your pace, too. The 10K paced tempo sessions are run as longer intervals. These will work you slightly harder, to help you become faster and stronger.