Half Marathon Training Plan

In the past I've just used the free ones Runners World had but they seem to have disappeared but Hal Higdon seems to have a lot of fans here too (and he has a variety of plans based on your experience and fitness level on his web site).

The most important thing, no matter which plan you use, is that you get out and run consistently a minimum of 3 preferably 4 times per week with one of the runs being your "long slow distance". Most of your other training runs should also be at a conversational pace - this time 'round your only goal is endurance, speed can come later. Build your long runs gradually, most running injuries are a result of too much, too soon, too fast. With almost 32 weeks you should be fine (if possible try to get a couple of shorter races under your belt between now and then)

Listen to your body & have fun!

Hey kids. So... little bit of background. I was up to running 3 miles, 3x per week for a while there. Then I started slacking. I am currently getting back into it and to help motivate me, I signed up for my first ever half marathon. It's not till May 2013 so I plan on being back in at least 5K shape before starting to train for the Half. I was just wondering if anyone used a good Training Program that you feel strongly about. Thanks! :flowerforyou:

I'm training for a 1/2 in December. Currently running 9 miles. I run 4 times a week Tues/Thurs 4-6 miles and on weekends are my long runs. Right now I am up to 9 miles and increasing every week by 1/2 to 1 mile.

Hey kids. So... little bit of background. I was up to running 3 miles, 3x per week for a while there. Then I started slacking. I am currently getting back into it and to help motivate me, I signed up for my first ever half marathon. It's not till May 2013 so I plan on being back in at least 5K shape before starting to train for the Half. I was just wondering if anyone used a good Training Program that you feel strongly about. Thanks! :flowerforyou:

I'm going to train for a half marathon in Marin County CA next spring. But I've run lots and lots of marathons and a some 50 milers. I can't wait to run one as the new lighter me. Even though I'm almost 52 I have a feeling I can beat my younger times because I'm 20 lbs lighter! We shall see. I will be running as well as giving a fitness talk at the event. I'm super excited. I have not yet developed my training plan but I plan to keep lifting weights because it has improved my speed. I will do a variety of HIIT and taper up longer runs. I can't wait!!!! -Bobbie

My goal is to complete my first half marathon in 2013. I haven't researched training programs yet. Good luck!

I just run. I do one long run day a week and a couple shorter days (I'm starting to focus on speed with those days) and I am doing strength training a couple days a week as well as giving yoga a go one day a week. I do as much walking is I can get away with too and yesterday for the very first time, I ran 13.17 mile without stopping. Yup that's just over the distance of a half marathon and I might run a 1/2 marathon next month. We'll see.

I used Hal Higdon for my Half a couple of weeks ago.
Best prep I found. And like others have said, you got to run 3-4 times a week building each time.
Good Luck!

Hal is awesome!!!! I just did the same plan!! Good luck!!!

Yet another vote for Hal Higdon!