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McMillan: Half Marathon Level 1 (Novice) 16 week + FREE Prehab Videos

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Author

Greg McMillan - World-Famous McMillan Running Calculator

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Length

16 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Plan Description

Quick Facts:

-Length: 10-16 weeks
-Runs per week: 3
-Key/Hard Workouts per week: 1
-Cross-training days per week: 1-2
-Garmin Structured Workout Compatible
-McMillan Calculator paces integrated into all workouts

Plan includes:

-All the best tried and true McMillan half marathon workouts
-Builds fitness in a gradual, yet progressive way to help you stay injury-free
-Goal pace predictor and speed workouts to dial in your goal pace
-Progressive long runs to increase your endurance
-Stamina-boosting half marathon specialty workouts
-Predictor workouts to determine your best pace for race day
-Gradual pace advancement through the training plan to keep you optimally challenged
-Workout swapping - flexibility to move runs around based on your life schedule
-Built-in injury prevention and strength training routines to perform in sync with your running workouts
-Form drills to improve your speed and efficiency

Weekly mileage = 5-15 miles per week (8-24 kilometers per week)*
*based on an average training pace of 12:00 min/mi (7:30 min/km)
NOTE: Each run includes a range of duration/distance and pace so actual mileage may vary

Prep:

-Be able to run 15 minutes on your regular runs and at least 45 minutes on your long runs

Need more weeks? Try one of these plans:
-Base Training Plan: adds up to 8 weeks (Recommended)
-Hill Module: adds up to 6 weeks (opt.)
-Speed Module: adds up to 6 weeks (opt.)
-Half Marathon Training Plan: 10-16 weeks (see above description)

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Day Off x4
—— ——
Run x3
02:38:00 02:00:00
Strength x2
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Day Off
—— ——
Run
02:38:00 02:00:00
Strength
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

Greg McMillan

McMillanRunning.com

McMillan Running was founded to provide an online resource for runners of all levels. It's mission is simple: help people fulfill their potential. Its growing menu of products and services reflect this mission. McMillan Running is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.


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