Healthwise NYC Half Marathon Training Program
Program Description
Duration: 8 weeks
Program Description
Welcome to the Healthwise NYC Half Marathon training program! This 8-week program provides daily trainer notes designed to improve your running abilities and keep you motivated. Whether this is your first or 10th half marathon race — by week 8, you’ll be NYC ready!
SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PROGRAM WITH A START DATE OF MONDAY, JUNE 2ND FOR THE PROGRAM TO END ON RACE DAY.
This INTERMEDIATE program is suitable for those with a moderate to strong base in distance running. Those completing this program can expect:
- To run a comfortable race and improve finish times
- Reduce the chance of injury
- Enhance running capacity and improved strength
This program’s weekly progression:
- Weeks 1 to 4: This is the Primer Program you should have completed
- Weeks 5 to 8: Increasing mileage, 8th week is recovery
- Weeks 9 to 12: Final mileage increase,11th and 12th week will taper
This program’s seven-day overview:
- Monday: Active recovery day and free stretch
- Tuesday: Interval sessions
- Wednesday: Strength training
- Thursday: Base building run
- Friday: Yoga stretch and optional recovery run
- Saturday: Your choice of activity
- Sunday: Long slow distance run
I wish you the best of luck and happy training! — Craig
Program Prerequisites
Past physical experience:
You should be able to run 4 miles without stopping, and be injury-free. If you’ve never run before I suggest starting with the beginner walk/run program.
Average session duration:
Monday to Saturday: 1 hour
Sunday: 1 hour to start, then increasing with run length
Average weekly time commitment: 7-9 hours
Next progression:
Conquer NYC, then train for your next race! Challenge yourself with an ADVANCED MyPypeline training program to improve your half marathon race time or challenge yourself by training for a full marathon.
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Program Training Calendar
This program's FREE training calendar includes trainer's notes and workout tips.
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