Running Self-Paced

Half Marathon (Hilly Course - Novice)

12 weeks

Overview

This plan utilizes endurance running, strides, tempos, hills, and intervals to prepare you for an upcoming Hilly half marathon. Whether you're an experienced racer or first time participant, this training will get you race-day ready.

This training pairs well with the 12 Week Half Marathon Strength program created by Team Wilpers Coach Ava Fagin. You can find this program under "Strength Plans" on the training platform.

Weeks

3, 4, 5

Days/Week Options

Program Structure

Week 1

5 activities

Mon: 35m Wed: 30m Thu: 30m Sat: 48m Sun: 30m

Rest: Tue, Fri

Week 2

5 activities

Mon: 40m Wed: 30m Thu: 30m Sat: 57m Sun: 30m

Rest: Tue, Fri

Week 3

5 activities

Mon: 35m Wed: 30m Thu: 30m Sat: 1h 7m Sun: 30m

Rest: Tue, Fri

Week 4

5 activities

Mon: 30m Wed: 30m Thu: 30m Sat: 1h 7m Sun: 30m

Rest: Tue, Fri

Week 5

5 activities

Mon: 35m Wed: 35m Thu: 30m Sat: 1h 16m Sun: 30m

Rest: Tue, Fri

Week 6

5 activities

Mon: 45m Wed: 35m Thu: 30m Sat: 1h 26m Sun: 30m

Rest: Tue, Fri

Week 7

5 activities

Mon: 30m Wed: 30m Thu: 30m Sat: 57m Sun: 30m

Rest: Tue, Fri

Week 8

5 activities

Mon: 31m Wed: 35m Thu: 30m Sat: 1h 26m Sun: 30m

Rest: Tue, Fri

Week 9

5 activities

Mon: 45m Wed: 30m Thu: 30m Sat: 1h 35m Sun: 30m

Rest: Tue, Fri

Week 10

5 activities

Mon: 33m Wed: 35m Thu: 30m Sat: 1h 45m Sun: 30m

Rest: Tue, Fri

Week 11

5 activities

Mon: 30m Wed: 30m Thu: 30m Sat: 1h 7m Sun: 30m

Rest: Tue, Fri

Week 12

5 activities

Mon: 30m Wed: 30m Thu: 30m Sat: 1h 53m

Rest: Tue, Fri