Training Plans

Beginners Half Marathon Training Plan

This 9 week Beginners Half Marathon Training Plan is aimed at beginners who have a good fitness level but are taking on their first half marathon.

This training plan has been prepared by Neil Cusack. A veteran marathon runner Neil has previously won both the Boston Marathon and the Dublin City Marathon.

Runners Tip: Listen to your body!

We recommend that you consult with your GP if you have any health concerns before starting any training plan.
WeekSunMonTuesWedThuFriSatTotal
Week 13 miles4 milesRest3 miles4 milesRest7 miles easy21
Week 23 miles5 milesRest5 miles4 milesRest7 miles easy24
Week 33 miles5 milesRest5 miles4 milesRest7 miles easy24
Week 43 miles5 milesRest5 miles3 milesRest7 miles easy23
Week 53 miles6 milesRest6 miles3 milesRest7 miles easy25
Week 63 miles6 milesRest6 miles3 milesRest8 miles easy26
Week 73 miles6 milesRest6 miles3 milesRest8 miles easy26
Week 83 miles6 milesRest6 miles2 milesRest8 miles easy25
Week 93 miles6 milesRest6 miles2 milesRest8 miles easy25

Beginners Half Marathon Training Plan

This 9 week Beginners Half Marathon Training Plan is aimed at beginners who have a good fitness level but are taking on their first half marathon.

This training plan has been prepared by Neil Cusack. A veteran marathon runner Neil has previously won both the Boston Marathon and the Dublin City Marathon.

Runners Tip: Listen to your body!

We recommend that you consult with your GP if you have any health concerns before starting any training plan.
WeekSunMonTuesWedThuFriSatTotal
Week 13 miles4 milesRest3 miles4 milesRest7 miles easy21
Week 23 miles5 milesRest5 miles4 milesRest7 miles easy24
Week 33 miles5 milesRest5 miles4 milesRest7 miles easy24
Week 43 miles5 milesRest5 miles3 milesRest7 miles easy23
Week 53 miles6 milesRest6 miles3 milesRest7 miles easy25
Week 63 miles6 milesRest6 miles3 milesRest8 miles easy26
Week 73 miles6 milesRest6 miles3 milesRest8 miles easy26
Week 83 miles6 milesRest6 miles2 milesRest8 miles easy25
Week 93 miles6 milesRest6 miles2 milesRest8 miles easy25