Half-Marathon Training for All Skill Levels | Hal Higdon https://www.halhigdon.com/training/half-marathon-training/ Marathon training from the renowned runner, author and coach Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:19:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.halhigdon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/cropped-hal-favicon-4-32x32.png Half-Marathon Training for All Skill Levels | Hal Higdon https://www.halhigdon.com/training/half-marathon-training/ 32 32 Novice 1 https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/half-marathon-training/novice-1-half-marathon/ Tue, 10 Apr 2018 06:17:59 +0000 http://halhigdon.staging.racersites.com/?post_type=training-program&p=117 Before starting to train for a half marathon, you need to possess a basic fitness level. But assuming no major problems, most healthy people can train themselves to complete a 13.1-mile race. This guide will tell you how. Much more information is contained in my book, Hal Higdon’s Half Marathon Training, published by Human Kinetics. The … Continue reading "Novice 1"

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]]> Novice 2 https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/half-marathon-training/novice-2-half-marathon/ Tue, 10 Apr 2018 06:07:34 +0000 http://halhigdon.staging.racersites.com/?post_type=training-program&p=116 Welcome to my Novice 2 Program for Half-Marathon runners. The difference between Novice 1 and Novice 2 is that Novice 1 is for new runners, newbies, those just entering the sport. Novice 2 is aimed at more experienced runners, who may have run half marathons and even full marathons, but who appreciate a gentle approach to … Continue reading "Novice 2"

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]]> Intermediate 1 https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/half-marathon-training/intermediate-1-half-marathon/ https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/half-marathon-training/intermediate-1-half-marathon/#respond Tue, 17 Apr 2018 14:34:27 +0000 http://halhigdon.staging.racersites.com/?post_type=training_program&p=228 With the publication of Hal Higdon’s Half Marathon Training, I added a new intermediate schedule. Previously, there was only one, titled “Intermediate.” Now there are two: “Intermediate 1” and “Intermediate 2.” The difference is that Intermediate 1 is an endurance-based program; Intermediate 2 is a speed-based program. These two intermediate schedules exist in a parallel universe, the same … Continue reading "Intermediate 1"

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]]> https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/half-marathon-training/intermediate-1-half-marathon/feed/ 0 Intermediate 2 https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/half-marathon-training/intermediate-2-half-marathon/ https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/half-marathon-training/intermediate-2-half-marathon/#respond Tue, 17 Apr 2018 14:47:30 +0000 http://halhigdon.staging.racersites.com/?post_type=training_program&p=231 With the publication of Hal Higdon’s Half Marathon Training, I added a new intermediate schedule. Previously, there was only one, titled “Intermediate.” Now there are two: “Intermediate 1” and “Intermediate 2.” The difference is that Intermediate 1 is an endurance-based program; Intermediate 2 is a speed-based program. These two intermediate schedules exist in a parallel universe, the … Continue reading "Intermediate 2"

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]]> https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/half-marathon-training/intermediate-2-half-marathon/feed/ 0 Advanced https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/half-marathon-training/advanced-half-marathon/ https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/half-marathon-training/advanced-half-marathon/#respond Tue, 17 Apr 2018 14:51:18 +0000 http://halhigdon.staging.racersites.com/?post_type=training_program&p=233 HALF MARATHON ADVANCED IS FOR VERY EXPERIENCED RUNNERS: individuals who compete regularly in 5K, 10K, half-marathon and even marathon races and who want to improve their performances. You should be capable of running 30 to 60 minutes a day, five to seven days a week and have a basic understanding of how to do speedwork. If … Continue reading "Advanced"

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]]> https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/half-marathon-training/advanced-half-marathon/feed/ 0 Half Marathon 3 (HM3) https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/half-marathon-training/half-marathon-3/ https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/half-marathon-training/half-marathon-3/#respond Tue, 17 Apr 2018 14:54:10 +0000 http://halhigdon.staging.racersites.com/?post_type=training_program&p=235 Introduction: In my latest book, Hal Higdon’s Half Marathon Training (published by Human Kinetics), I created several new training programs. Here is one of them: Half Marathon 3 (HM3). HM3 is designed for experienced runners, those of you who have been running for several years, who enjoy running road races between 5-K and the marathon, … Continue reading "Half Marathon 3 (HM3)"

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]]> https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/half-marathon-training/half-marathon-3/feed/ 0 Walkers https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/half-marathon-training/walkers-half-marathon/ https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/half-marathon-training/walkers-half-marathon/#respond Tue, 17 Apr 2018 18:58:31 +0000 http://halhigdon.staging.racersites.com/?post_type=training_program&p=238 MOST MAJOR HALF MARATHONS ARE FOR RUNNERS–but walkers can do them too. One advantage of a half marathon over a full marathon is that you won’t need to spend as much time on the course. Most reasonably fit individuals should be able to walk 13.1 miles in around four hours. Doing so is fun. It … Continue reading "Walkers"

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