trail half marathon training plan (8 weeks)
PLAN DURATION
8 WEEKS
BASE FITNESS LEVEL
BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS
RACE DAY ADVICE
TARGET
HALF MARATHON TO 30KM RACE ON TRAILS
overview
This is a 12-week trail running training plan to prepare you for a half marathon to 30km (20 miles) race on trails.
The plan is designed for beginner trail runners progressing in distance. It is excellent for road runners transitioning to trails.
It covers 8 weeks, split into 2 to 3 build weeks followed by a recovery week. There is a 2-week taper.
You will need access to hills or a treadmill for certain workouts and to a heart rate monitor.
Time based rather than distance
Requires access to hills or a treadmill
For beginner to intermediate runners
Race day advice
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