Example of a Training Schedule for a Half Marathon

So you want to run a New Jersey half marathon? A half marathon is 13.1 miles and can be ran or walked.  There are also 5K races, which are 3.1 miles, and 10K races, which are 6.2 miles along with a full marathon, which is 26.2 miles. Ultra marathons go beyond the well-known 26.2 mile distances. There are 50k races, which are just over 31 miles, 50 mile races, 100K that are just over 62 miles, and 100 miles races as well. There are also multi-day events that are timed. Typically they are 6 hours, 12 hours, and 24 hours but may be 3 days, 6 days, or 10 days in duration. Starting with a half marathon is a great place for beginners.

Training Schedules

There are a variety of training schedules available to prepare for a half marathon, all you have to do is pick one and get started. The following is an example of one of those training schedules.  You can start the first day of the week with thirty minutes of cross training. The next day would be a 4 mile run. The third day would be a day to stretch and exercises to strengthen your body. The fourth day is a 3 mile run. The fifth day is a 2 mile run or cross training of your choice. The sixth day is a 3 mile run with the addition of some strength training. The seventh day is your rest day. This particular training schedule is set up for 12 weeks, and about every other week the distances or length of time is extended. The final day of the twelfth week should be the half marathon.

Health Checks and Training Modifications

Before starting any training, it is important to check with your doctor to make sure that training for a half marathon will be a healthy choice for you. If you need to start with lesser distances or lengths of time, then you may want to start earlier than 12 weeks before the race. Getting ready for a New Jersey half marathon should be an enjoyable experience. When you cross the finish line, your preparations will have all paid off.