Slow AF Run Club offers proven half marathon training plans for every pace and experience level. Our flexible 13.1 mile running programs include structured workouts, endurance building, and injury prevention – perfect for first-time half marathoners and experienced runners seeking a new PR.
Find the perfect half marathon training program that matches your current fitness level and running goals.
Timeline: 14 Weeks
Your first half marathon awaits! This beginner-friendly program includes progressive training with the perfect mix of easy runs, challenging workouts, essential rest days, and strategic cross-training to build your endurance safely and effectively.
Training Plan Stats:
Starting Weekly Mileage: 14 miles
Starting Long Run: 3 miles
Each week builds progressively on your fitness gains, with flexible scheduling options to fit your lifestyle and commitments.
Perfect for: First-time half marathoners wanting to cross the finish line with confidence and enjoy the journey along the way
Timeline: 14 Weeks
Take your half marathon to the next level with structured workouts that build on your previous racing experience. This comprehensive plan balances endurance building, speed development, and proper recovery to help you achieve a stronger performance.
Training Plan Stats:
Starting Weekly Mileage: 15 miles
Starting Long Run: 4 miles
The plan adapts to your improving fitness, with each week carefully designed to optimize your half marathon potential without overtraining.
Perfect for: Half marathon finishers looking to improve their performance and set a new personal best at the 13.1 mile distance.
Timeline: 14Weeks
Push your limits and achieve your best half marathon yet! This advanced plan features race-specific workouts designed for experienced runners, including targeted tempo runs, strategic intervals, and optimized long runs to maximize your performance.
Training Plan Stats:
Starting Weekly Mileage: 17 miles
Starting Long Run: 6 miles
Includes advanced training techniques to enhance both your mental and physical preparedness for race day success.
Perfect for: Seasoned half marathoners targeting a new PR who want a challenging but effective training approach.
Timeline: 18 Weeks
Extended training time for first-timers who prefer a more gradual approach to half marathon success. This 18-week plan provides extra preparation with gentler progression, making the half marathon distance more accessible and enjoyable.
Training Plan Stats:
Starting Weekly Mileage: 14 miles
Starting Long Run: 3 miles
The additional weeks allow for more adaptation time between intensity increases, reducing injury risk while building confidence.
Perfect for: New runners wanting extra preparation for their first half marathon, or those coming back from a long break from running.
Timeline: 18 Weeks
Extended training with extra time to build endurance and speed for your best half marathon performance. This plan has more base-building and skill development before introducing higher-intensity race-specific workouts.
Training Plan Stats:
Starting Weekly Mileage: 15 miles
Starting Long Run: 4 miles
The extended timeline allows for more recovery between challenging sessions and creates a stronger foundation for race day success.
Perfect for: Runners seeking significant half marathon improvement with more training time and a focus on building a solid endurance base.
Timeline: 18 Weeks
Race toward a personal best with extended high-quality training time for experienced half marathoners. This plan features periodized training phases to optimize your speed, stamina, and racing strategy over 18 progressive weeks.
Training Plan Stats:
Starting Weekly Mileage: 17 miles
Starting Long Run: 6 miles
Includes advanced interval sessions, race-specific tempo workouts, and strategic long runs with pace variations to prepare you for peak performance.
Perfect for: Competitive runners aiming for a half marathon PR with optimal preparation and structured progression.
Timeline: 21 Weeks
Our most gradual approach to half marathon training. This extended 21-week plan makes the half marathon accessible to even the newest runners, with gentle progression that builds endurance enjoyably and sustainably with maximum preparation time.
Training Plan Stats:
Starting Weekly Mileage: 14 miles
Starting Long Run: 3 miles
The program is designed to be manageable and enjoyable, helping you transform running from a challenge into a rewarding part of your daily routine.
Perfect for: First-timers who want the most supportive introduction to half marathon distance or those who prefer a very gradual approach to building endurance.
Timeline: 21 Weeks
Comprehensive training with maximized preparation time for substantial half marathon improvement. This 21-week plan offers the perfect balance of endurance building, speed development, and recovery to create significant performance gains.
Training Plan Stats:
Starting Weekly Mileage: 15 miles
Starting Long Run: 4 miles
Extended training phases allow for greater adaptation to each fitness component before progressing to more challenging workouts.
Perfect for: Runners wanting transformative half marathon improvement through extended training who have time to dedicate to a longer program.
Timeline: 21 weeks
Our most comprehensive advanced plan for your ultimate half marathon achievement. This 21-week program incorporates multiple training phases, advanced workout techniques, and strategic recovery periods to reach your absolute peak on race day.
Training Plan Stats:
Starting Weekly Mileage: 17 miles
Starting Long Run: 6 miles
Includes specialized workouts that target every aspect of half marathon performance, from lactate threshold improvement to race-specific pacing strategy.
Perfect for: Dedicated runners seeking their absolute best half marathon performance who want to optimize every aspect of their training and racing.
Timeline: 10 Weeks
This walking program is designed to help you go from the couch to walking 5K. Includes your training schedule, tips for success, weekly checklists, and access to all workout recordings in the Slow AF Run Club app.
Perfect for: Complete beginners looking to build fitness through walking.
Timeline: 10 Weeks
Start your training here! This base plan focuses on building endurance, strength, and aerobic efficiency. After completing this program, you’ll be ready to tackle more advanced training plans.
Perfect For: Beginners looking to take their very first steps into running.
At Slow AF Run Club, we believe that running is for everybody and every body. Our half marathon training plans are designed to help you cover the 13.1 mile distance at your own pace, with your own goals in mind.
Each of our plans includes progressive training techniques, proper recovery periods, and expert guidance from certified running coaches who understand that not all runners fit the same mold.
Whether you’re aiming to complete your first half marathon or looking to set a new personal record, our training plans provide the structure and support you need for 13.1 mile success.
At Slow AF Run Club, we believe that running is for everybody and every body. Our half marathon training plans are designed to help you cover the 13.1 mile distance at your own pace, with your own goals in mind.
Each of our plans includes progressive training techniques, proper recovery periods, and expert guidance from certified running coaches who understand that not all runners fit the same mold.
Whether you’re aiming to complete your first half marathon or looking to set a new personal record, our training plans provide the structure and support you need for 13.1 mile success.
Martinus Evans
From “too fat to run” to 8x marathon finisher
Martinus Evans transformed his doctor’s dismissal into a movement. When told he couldn’t run, he didn’t just prove them wrong—he built Slow AF Run Club, now 10,000+ members strong.
As a certified running coach featured in Runner’s World, The New York Times, and Men’s Health, Martinus creates half marathon training plans that work for real bodies, not just elite athletes.
His approach? Make running accessible to everyone. His results? Thousands of first-time half marathon finishers who never thought they could.
Martinus doesn’t just coach running—he coaches confidence, transforming “I can’t” into “I did.”
Martinus Evans
From “too fat to run” to 8x marathon finisher
Martinus Evans transformed his doctor’s dismissal into a movement. When told he couldn’t run, he didn’t just prove them wrong—he built Slow AF Run Club, now 10,000+ members strong.
As a certified running coach featured in Runner’s World, The New York Times, and Men’s Health, Martinus creates half marathon training plans that work for real bodies, not just elite athletes.
His approach? Make running accessible to everyone. His results? Thousands of first-time half marathon finishers who never thought they could.
Martinus doesn’t just coach running—he coaches confidence, transforming “I can’t” into “I did.”
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