Half Marathon Training

The thought of running 13.1 miles may be daunting for most, but the good news is anyone can complete a half marathon with the proper training. To start, it is important to be aware of the two opposite training spectrums that will hinder your progress.

• Overtraining: When an athlete ignores the signs of overreaching and continues to train. This may result in escalation of injury.
• Lack of training commitment: Failing to maintain a training schedule or avoidance of increasing the run difficulty.

The secret to a successful half marathon training is priming the body to become accustomed to running for long periods of time, with consistent scheduled runs. Allow for three to four months span for the training schedule, as this will accommodate for life events such as illness and injury.

The Olympian running coach Jeff Galloway recommends initiating a three day per week running routine, averaging 30 minutes per session. This will establish the foundation for the long weekend runs.

Best of all, the long distance weekend runs may be set at a “conversational pace.” The incremental increases in miles will not only support strength and endurance building, but leave one feeling accomplished. 

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