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FIRST Half-Marathon Plan
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Half-Marathon Training

FIRST HALF MARATHON TRAINING PLAN

If you're looking to run a half-marathon this year, we have the perfect training program for you. The best part? You only have to run three days a week.

By Dave Kuehls
Photographs by Steve Boyle

PUBLISHED 02/07/2006

The Plan

Week Tuesday Wednesday Sat/Sun
1 4x400 3-mile tempo 6-mile long run
2 4x800 4-mile tempo 8-mile long run
3 3x1600 5-mile tempo 10-mile long run
4 6x400 6-mile tempo 6-mile long run
5 3x1600 4-mile tempo 10-mile long run
6 4x800 8-mile tempo 8-mile long run
7 6x400 6-mile tempo 10-mile long run
8 4x1600 8-mile tempo 12-mile long run
9 3x800 3-mile tempo 6-mile long run
10 4x400 2-mile tempo Half Marathon

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