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Beginner's Half Marathon Training Schedule

If you have a few 5Ks and 10Ks under your belt, you're probably thinking about running your first half marathon.

If you have a few 5Ks and 10Ks under your belt, you're probably thinking about running your first half marathon. Doubling your racing distance means building endurance by increasing your weekly mileage. Don't be daunted by this! Try this 12-week training schedule that adds miles safely. There are cross training and rest days built into the program to help prevent injury. Plus, the long runs are on Saturdays when you have time to go the distance, giving you Sundays to recover.

Keep reading to see this beginner's 12-week training schedule.

Running

Race It! 10K Race Training Plan

If you've mastered the 5K and are ready to up your distance, it may be time to run a 10K — but don't train blindly.

If you've mastered the 5K and are ready to up your distance, it may be time to run a 10K — but don't train blindly. Follow this 12-week training plan created by physical therapist and running specialist Julie Ann Dougery of the CPMC Running Clinic. The goal: to run a 10-minute mile race and train injury free. If you start this plan today, you will be ready to race on May 1 — pretty inspiring, no?

If you can run three to five miles continuously without any pain, this plan is for you. This program includes both tempo and speedwork. But don't be intimidated by these new types of workouts; Julie swears they will "pay off huge come race day."

Keep reading to check out the plan.