How to train for a half marathon with Hal Higdon?

Consider also acquiring a copy of my latest book, Hal Higdon’s Half Marathon Training, available from Human Kinetics. So lace up your running shoes. It’s time to start training for your half marathon race. Countless half-marathoners have used Hal’s programs, whether getting ready for their first race or their twentieth.

What’s the best training plan for a half marathon?

NRC Training Plans. Half-Marathon Training Plan. The Half-Marathon is a great race that challenges and celebrates you as a runner and athlete. You’ll work on become stronger by building endurance with Long Runs and Recovery Runs. And you’ll work on developing your speed by taking on a wide variety of fun Speed Runs.

What’s the difference between novice and intermediate half marathon training?

Half Marathon Novice 2 fills the gap between the former Novice (now Novice 1) half marathon program and the Intermediate programs. Novice 1 targets… Half Marathon Intermediate 1 features steady running, long and short. Intermediate 1 is an endurance-based program; Intermediate 2 is a speed-based program. These two…

How to train for a half marathon as a walker?

This is a new program created for Hal Higdon’s Half Marathon Training. It was designed to match… This is a program designed especially for walkers training for the half marathon (13.1 miles). If you plan to run the half marathon rather…

Do you need mental training for a marathon?

Most athletes spend a tremendous amount of time preparing for a marathon by physically preparing their bodies. However, what coaches and athletes often overlook is the mental aspect of performance – even though the importance of mental training has been realized for years. Most experts in the field know the importance of mental training.

How can I train for a half marathon?

To plan your training program for the half marathon, click on one of the appropriate links on the accompanying menu. For more detailed instructions plus extra training advice and tips, consider signing up for one of my Interactive programs, available through TrainingPeaks.

Why is lactate threshold training important for half marathon?

The half-marathon is ultimately a dance between running fast and yet not exceeding your lactate threshold (or getting too close to it). As a result, lactate threshold training (aka Stamina Zone training) becomes very, very important for half-marathon success.