McMillan: Half Marathon Level 1 (Novice) 16 week + FREE Prehab Videos
McMillan: Half Marathon Level 1 (Novice) 16 week + FREE Prehab Videos
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
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Length
16 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
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)
How it Works
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
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Day Off
x4
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—— | —— |
Run
x3
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02:38:00 | 02:00:00 |
Strength
x2
|
—— | —— |
Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
---|---|---|---|
|
—— | —— | |
|
02:38:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
- Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
- Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
- Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
- If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More
Refund Policy
This plan is protected by our Refund Policy and may, with the author's approval, be exchanged for a plan of equal value from the same author.
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