Half Marathon Training Schedule

I decided the other day that I need a new challenge. I haven't done any serious running for some time, so I thought that it was time to start working on that area of my fitness again. What better way to do this than to attempt the half marathon distance. I used to do a lot of running about 10 years ago, but have since changed my regular training towards muscular endurance and anaerobic training. Hence I'm probably about 7 to 8 kilos heavier than I was when I was last running seriously. Running is a great way to lose body fat, but I want a training program that won't compromise my lean body mass too much.

So this is my plan. It's a 6 week training schedule, to get me accustomed to running the 13.1 mile half marathon distance at a reasonable pace. I'm not out to break any records, at this point I would just like to complete the distance in an acceptable time.

This is the training schedule I will be following;

This schedule allows me to fit in my regular circuit training sessions so that so that I will still maintain a balance program by factoring in resistance training. This will also help me to maintain my muscle mass whilst reducing body fat.

If you are complete novice at running and fancy the challenge of running the half marathon distance then click here to take you to a beginners training schedule. This site also has some great tips on training and preparation for the race.

I'm going to be monitoring my progress over the next 6 weeks to see how I'm getting on. My goal is to be able to complete the half marathon distance and to lose some body fat in the process, whilst trying to preserve lean body mass.

Let's see how I get on.