How To Run A Half Marathon | 10k To Half-Marathon Training Run Plan

Where do you even start when it comes to Half Marathon training? You might have just completed 5k or 10k & feel inspired to run a bit further? We've made a Half Marathon training plan for you to reach your next goal!

The first distance goal in running is usually 5k followed by 10k. Once you’ve reached that significant marker you’ll probably have your eyes set on a half marathon. It might sound daunting but at 21k it is just over double the 10k!

That said it does require more structure and of course more training than the 10k so we have some tips as well as a training plan to help you reach this next running milestone!

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What is your favourite distance to run? Let us know!

[ingmarheikens]

Thank you guys! Did my first half marathon with this plan! Finished in 1.54!

[_Zabamund_]

New runner here, 43yo, started running regularly in December, now running 3-4 times per week, not fast but who cares :-) Starting on your plan on Monday next week! Super excited and thank you for all the great content you put out, it's really helpful for a new runner like myself.

[muhammadhussainibinmdrifin]

I try the training plan, i manage to reduce my half marathon from 3:20 to 2:33. Really good training plan. Thanks!

[maximvanselst]

Goal was 1:40 and ended up running a 1:41:00. Still proud though after my first running program ever.

[samw]

I'm doing a HM in 10.5 weeks, great timing guys!

[karimanaya-izquierdo]

Just to say thank you guys! I recently completed my first half marathon (Bath half) and prepared using your plan! Finished 2.20

[pookie]

I've been follow you guy's plan since I started running I could barely run 300m when I started and now its time to move on the half marathon. Thanks a lot this made a missive impact on my life and made me a better person in general.

[randomboar]

Thanks for your training plan! I just ran my first 10k by following your plan!

[dim]

Thank you for your useful advice! Afrer reaching the 10K I always had half-marathon in my mind, so a month ago I completed my 21K in 1:59, it was like my whole life changed, invaluable feeling! Just a question: can one avoid injuries if there aren't any routes with soft surfaces in his area. Where I live there are only few running options in asphalt and cement surfaces and my feet often suffer.

[kevinspindler]

5:34 That shot of Mark in the woods makes me laugh every time.

[josemauricioavilla]

Completed in 1h 58m 16s. Thanks for the plan!

[Jacksirrom]

I started running when quarantine hit from no previous experience. Just did my first 10k yesterday. I've exclusively been wearing vibram fivefingers. I think I'm going to stick with them for the half.

[thomashugo]

I mostly stuck to this plan, doing my last long-run at 18km before my half. in 10 weeks, you guys have made me the fittest I've ever been and my half was incredible! 1:58 for my first one. thank you guys for making a dream come true :)

[deng]

Great video, great tips. Bonus that it’s filmed in Bath, one of my favorite cities!

[MacaSkys]

Thank you for all these tips!! I'm so excited!!!
I've been running for 5 years and this is the time to move on!

[DarkPaadin]

I'm a beginner and haven't had any race and training for my first Marathon for 4 months. Now I am having Tibialis Posterior Tendonitis, lol. And my longest long run is only 27km and even that comes with multiple breaks

[TreeofFiction]

I used this plan and you 10K one to work up to my first half marathon today. Thanks so much!!

[Pienimusta]

"Not the distance, but the speed"
Probably most with decent basic fitness can jog the 21km, but at what time is completely another question, and especiallyinjury free.

[Jamesrox]

Week 2 Thursday was 2x 1.5km. Does that mean run as fast as possible for 1.5km have a short break, then do it again?