Half – Marathon training

Are you training for a half-marathon this year or more specifically the “Indy Mini”? If so, a friend & I found a great training schedule that you can use when you’re 13 weeks out from your race and want to run about a 10min mile pace.
If you are training for the Indy Mini keep a couple things in mind, Monday February 2nd would be the day to start this schedule and if you need a great place to train check out our facilities in Noblesville and Kokomo.

I personally workout Monday, Wednesday, Friday and will add a run day on Saturday or Sunday when necessary but I personally feel that you need to set your own schedule when it comes to specific days of the week. Ideally you won’t run back to back; like Mondays & Tuesdays but you’ll figure it out and make it work for you. As a personal trainer I highly recommend working out in the early morning but again you need to fit it in when it works best in your schedule. For me an early morning workout only effects my schedule – not my husbands nor my kids, so it makes the most sense for me. Have fun with your routine and enjoy the challenge!

Training Schedule for 3 & 4 day a week runs:

Week 1: 2 miles, 5 miles, 6 miles
Week 2: 2 miles, 5 miles, 6 miles
Week 3: 2 miles, 5 miles, 7 miles
Week 4: 2 miles, 6 miles, 7 miles
Week 5: 4 miles, 4 miles, 3 miles
Week 6: 2 miles, 7 miles, 8 miles
Week 7: 2 miles, 6 miles, 2 miles, 8 miles
Week 8: 2 miles, 7 miles, 2 miles, 9 miles
Week 9: 5 miles, 4 miles, 4 miles
Week 10: 2 miles, 8 miles, 2 miles, 9 miles
Week 11: 2 miles, 7 miles, 2 miles, 10 miles
Week 12: 2 miles, 8 miles, 2 miles, 10 miles
Week 13: 2 miles, 5 miles, RACE DAY!

This will be the schedule I’m going to follow so I hope it’s helpful to you! Please post a comment about your training.