This plan is designed for the beginner or first-time half marathon runner! If you want to do this but aren't quite sure where to start, this plan will give you some direction and get you across that finish line.

Testimonial

“I couldn’t be more grateful for this half marathon training plan from Coach Ryan. He met me where I was at when I started and the plan was easy to fit into my day to day schedule. Come race day I felt prepared and ready. Can’t wait to do another training cycle with him soon!!” - Rachel Taccard, 2024

What's the plan?

You'll follow a very simple structure each week, running and resting on the same days. The goal is to build up your muscular endurance, impact resistance, and cardiovascular system slowly over the weeks and be ready to run 13.1 miles at the end!

Benefits

A structured, steady approach to improving endurance.

Three non-running days each week to recover and promote training adaptation.

Email access to Coach Ryan - get your questions answered!

Includes a code for 30% off the RCT Athletics strength training plan for runners.

Will this plan work for me?

If you are planning to run your first half marathon, then this is the plan for you! It includes a steady build over 16 weeks of training, with three recovery days every week to ensure that you avoid injury.

This plan works best for athletes who:

Can run at least 2 miles.

Are able to train 4 days per week.

Notes:

This plan uses RPE, which stands for "Relative Perceived Exertion", to structure the workouts.

While a GPS tracker isn't necessary, it's highly recommended.