12-Week Half Marathon Training Program -- Beginner By ... - Zappos

12-Week Half Marathon Training Program -- BeginnerBy Mario Fraioli*Note: Before beginning this training program, a runner should be able tocomfortably complete a 3-mile run or walk-run.Terms Defined:Easy: Run a comfortable, conversational pace. Note: It is OK to take walk breaksif/when necessary.Rest: No running or activity. Let your body recover between training sessions.X-training, or cross-training: Alternative aerobic exercise of 30 to 60 minutes induration in the form of swimming, spinning, elliptical, or weight training.Week Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday TotalMileage1 2 mileseasy2 2 mileseasy3 2 mileseasy4 3 mileseasy5 3 mileseasy6 3 mileseasy7 3 mileseasyRest orx-trainingRest orx-trainingRest orx-trainingRest orx-trainingRest orx-trainingRest orx-trainingRest orx-training2 mileseasy3 mileseasy3 mileseasy3 mileseasy4 mileseasy5 mileseasyRest or x-trainingRest or x-trainingRest or x-trainingRest or x-trainingRest or x-trainingRest or x-training5 miles Rest or x-training2 mileseasy3 mileseasy3 mileseasy4 mileseasy4 mileseasy5 mileseasy5 mileseasyRestor x-trainingRestor x-trainingRestor x-trainingRestor x-trainingRestor x-trainingRestor x-trainingRestor x-traini3 miles,easy4 mileseasy5 mileseasy6 mileseasy7 mileseasy8 mileseasy +strides9 mileseasy9121316182122