DEVELOPING ATHLETE 12 week Half Marathon Training Plan

TIPS
Rest Days – Either once per week on Monday or Friday OR once every
10 days if working in 7-10 day blocks on the elite schedule. As per plan
otherwise. Do not forget these, they are just as important as the
running. Eat well every day, especially on the rest days!
Easy Weeks – Once every 3 weeks. Reduce long run and volume of
week/sessions etc.
Choose a couple of 10k or similar distances to race as part of
preparation (as shown in the plan at the end of an easy week).
Have an extra rest day if very tired or put in recovery running instead of
a session.
Try to include a Pilates/Body Balance or core workout x2 per week.
Use X Training options such as swimming and cycling to boost your
week and add variation.
Aim to include a Drills session on a Sunday or Monday if possible (non
elite plan).
Get a massage once every 1 - 2 weeks.
Do your long runs at the same time as your half marathon start time on
at least 2-3 occasions.
Practice eating your favourite pre-race meal /breakfast in training and
with 2-3 hours before you run hard.
Make sure you have completed sessions and half marathon pace runs
in your racing shoes.
Practice taking on water, gels and race drinks at race pace, not just on
your easy runs.