How to run a half marathon – half marathon training plans for every runner

Remember that nothing is achieved in a day, rather it’s achieved constantly over time. A schedule will be written with the entire training session in mind, not just what you should be doing that day. For example, if you don’t run easy enough during an easy run, you won’t allow your body time to heal from the quality training you’ve been doing prior to that, which will increase your risk of injury.

What happens if I get injured when training for a half marathon?

“Never run through an injury” explains running coach Paddy McGrath – “it’s better to get to the end of your plan healthy, having missed a week or two, than to have hit all your sessions but be in no fit state to race.” Depending on when the injury is, it’s possible to cross-train in a way that doesn’t put stress on the affected area (e.g. swimming, aqua-running or cycling). That way you’ll retain fitness even without running.