trail half marathon training plan (12 weeks)
PLAN DURATION
12 WEEKS
BASE FITNESS LEVEL
INTERMEDIATE
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
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 an off-road running event at half marathon to 30km (20 miles) distance.
The plan is designed for experienced road runners transitioning to the trails, or for trail runners looking to go up in distance.
It covers 12 weeks, split into 2 to 3 build weeks followed by a recovery week. There is a 2-week taper.
There is also a progressive Strength & Conditioning training plan with 2 workouts per week during build weeks and 1 workout during recovery weeks.
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 intermediate runners
Strength and conditioning sessions: stability, strength and power phases
Race day advice
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