Training Plans

Competitive Half Marathon Training Plan

The competitive half marathon training plan is a 9-week training programme covers 40-50 miles per week and is aimed at runners who have a strong level of fitness and are regularly running. As part of this training session it is recommended that you pick out a 5km or 10km race during this 9 week period and ease down slightly in the training for two days before the race.

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 18 miles9 miles7 miles5 miles6 milesRest10 miles easy45
Week 25 miles7 miles6 miles7 miles6 milesRest10 miles easy41
Week 35 miles8 miles6 miles7 miles6 milesRest10 miles easy42
Week 45 miles7 miles6 miles8 miles6 milesRest10 miles easy42
Week 55 miles7 miles6 miles8 miles6 milesRest10 miles easy42
Week 65 miles8 miles6 miles7 miles6 milesRest10 miles easy42
Week 75 miles8 miles6 miles7 miles6 milesRest10 miles easy42
Week 85 miles8 miles6 miles7 miles6 milesRest11 miles easy43
Week 95 miles8 miles6 miles7 miles6 milesRest11 miles easy43

Competitive Half Marathon Training Plan

The competitive half marathon training plan is a 9-week training programme covers 40-50 miles per week and is aimed at runners who have a strong level of fitness and are regularly running. As part of this training session it is recommended that you pick out a 5km or 10km race during this 9 week period and ease down slightly in the training for two days before the race.

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 18 miles9 miles7 miles5 miles6 milesRest10 miles easy45
Week 25 miles7 miles6 miles7 miles6 milesRest10 miles easy41
Week 35 miles8 miles6 miles7 miles6 milesRest10 miles easy42
Week 45 miles7 miles6 miles8 miles6 milesRest10 miles easy42
Week 55 miles7 miles6 miles8 miles6 milesRest10 miles easy42
Week 65 miles8 miles6 miles7 miles6 milesRest10 miles easy42
Week 75 miles8 miles6 miles7 miles6 milesRest10 miles easy42
Week 85 miles8 miles6 miles7 miles6 milesRest11 miles easy43
Week 95 miles8 miles6 miles7 miles6 milesRest11 miles easy43