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There’s no time like the present: get started on your half-marathon journey today with our eight week training plan.@WomensRunning

8-Week Intermediate Half Marathon Training Plan

You’ll get into half marathon running shape in 2 months with this training plan.

Updated Dec 28, 2024

The Editors of RUNFollow

from Women’s Running

If done correctly, it is possible to “crash train” for a half marathon. Whether it’s an injury, an illness, work stress or scheduling that threw you off track, even just four weeks is enough time to prepare for a successful 13.1-miler provided you’re healthy and able to train without further interruptions. But a better approach is to follow this 8-week intermediate half marathon training plan.

The key to crash training is building fitness quickly without taking big risks. The best tools for fast fitness are frequency and intensity. Doing some kind of cardio almost every day—whether that means running, walking or cross-training—will help you make the most of the time you have.

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Getting Started

This 8-week intermediate half marathon training plan is perfect if your half marathon is eight weeks away and you’re fit enough to run 5 miles comfortably.

The plan includes “optional” days, when you have a choice to rest, run or cross-train (XT) with non-impact cardio, such as cycling or elliptical training. You’ll get fitter faster if you choose the rest option only when you feel your body needs it.

Each run uses a five-point intensity scale based on ratings of perceived effort (RPE). Heart-rate monitors can be helpful, but going by feel works just as well. Use these guidelines to understand your plan’s intensity scale.

RPE 1: Very Easy—a pleasant effort you feel you could keep up almost indefinitely.
RPE 2: Comfortable—you’re not holding yourself back but you can still easily carry on a conversation.
RPE 3: Comfortably Hard—the highest intensity at which you can speak comfortably.
RPE 4: Hard—after a few minutes at this intensity, your breathing is labored.
RPE 5: Very Hard—an effort that you can sustain for a couple of minutes at most

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Week 1
Monday: REST
Tuesday: FAST FINISH RUN 30 min @ RPE 2 + 5 min @ RPE 3
Wednesday: EASY RUN 35 min @ RPE 2
Thursday: OPTIONAL: WALK, RUN or XT 35 min @ RPE 1-2 or Rest
Friday: INTERVAL RUN/WALK 5 min @ RPE 1 + 5 min @ RPE 2 + 5 x (1 min @ RPE 5/2 min @ RPE 1) + 5 min @ RPE 2 + 5 min @ RPE 1
Saturday: XT 35 min @ RPE 2
Sunday: LONG RUN 5 miles @ RPE 2

Week 2
Monday: REST
Tuesday: FAST FINISH RUN 35 min @ RPE 2 + 5 min @ RPE 3
Wednesday: EASY RUN 40 min @ RPE 2
Thursday: OPTIONAL: WALK, RUN or XT 35 min @ RPE 1-2 or Rest
Friday: INTERVAL RUN/WALK 5 min @ RPE 1 + 5 min @ RPE 2 + 7 x (1 min @ RPE 5/2 min @ RPE 1) + 5 min @ RPE 2 + 5 min @ RPE 1
Saturday: XT 40 min @ RPE 2
Sunday: LONG RUN 6 miles @ RPE 2

Week 3
Monday: REST
Tuesday: FAST FINISH RUN 35 min @ RPE 2 + 10 min @ RPE 3
Wednesday: EASY RUN 45 min @ RPE 2
Thursday: OPTIONAL: WALK, RUN or XT 40 min @ RPE 1-2 or Rest
Friday: INTERVAL RUN/WALK 5 min @ RPE 1 + 5 min @ RPE 2 + 9 x (1 min @ RPE 4/2 min @ RPE 1) + 5 min @ RPE 2 + 5 min @ RPE 1
Saturday: XT 45 min @ RPE 2
Sunday: LONG RUN 7 miles @ RPE 2

Week 4
Monday: REST
Tuesday: FAST FINISH RUN 30 min @ RPE 2 + 5 min @ RPE 3
Wednesday: EASY RUN 35 min @ RPE 2
Thursday: OPTIONAL: WALK, RUN or XT 35 min @ RPE 1-2 or Rest
Friday: INTERVAL RUN/WALK 5 min @ RPE 1 + 5 min @ RPE 2 + 7 x (1 min @ RPE 5/2 min @ RPE 1) + 5 min @ RPE 2 + 5 min @ RPE 1
Saturday: XT 35 min @ RPE 2
Sunday: LONG RUN 6 miles @ RPE 2

Week 5
Monday: REST
Tuesday: TEMPO RUN 5 min @ RPE 1 + 10 min @ RPE 2 + 15 min @ RPE 3 + 10 min @ RPE 2 + 5 min @ RPE 1
Wednesday: EASY RUN 45 min @ RPE 2
Thursday: OPTIONAL: WALK, RUN or XT 45 min @ RPE 1-2 or Rest
Friday: INTERVAL RUN/WALK 5 min @ RPE 1 + 5 min @ RPE 2 + 6 x (2 min @ RPE 4/2 min @ RPE 1) + 5 min @ RPE 2 + 5 min @ RPE 1
Saturday: XT 45 min @ RPE 2
Sunday: LONG RUN WITH FAST FINISH 7 miles @ RPE 2 + 1 mile @ RPE 3

Week 6
Monday: REST
Tuesday: TEMPO RUN 5 min @ RPE 1 + 10 min @ RPE 2 + 20 min @ RPE 3 + 10 min @ RPE 2 + 5 min @ RPE 1
Wednesday: EASY RUN 50 min @ RPE 2
Thursday: OPTIONAL: WALK, RUN or XT 50 min @ RPE 1-2 or Rest
Friday: INTERVAL RUN/WALK 5 min @ RPE 1 + 5 min @ RPE 2 + 5 x (3 min @ RPE 4/2 min @ RPE 1) + 5 min @ RPE 2 + 5 min @ RPE 1
Saturday: XT 50 min @ RPE 2
Sunday: LONG RUN WITH FAST FINISH 7.5 miles @ RPE 2 + 1.5 mile @ RPE 3

Week 7
Monday: REST
Tuesday: TEMPO RUN 5 min @ RPE 1 + 10 min @ RPE 2 + 25 min @ RPE 3 + 10 min @ RPE 2 + 5 min @ RPE 1
Wednesday: EASY RUN 55 min @ RPE 2
Thursday: OPTIONAL: WALK, RUN or XT 50 min @ RPE 1-2 or Rest
Friday: INTERVAL RUN/WALK 5 min @ RPE 1 + 5 min @ RPE 2 + 4 x (4 min @ RPE 4/2 min @ RPE 1) + 5 min @ RPE 2 + 5 min @ RPE 1
Saturday: XT 55 min @ RPE 2
Sunday: LONG RUN WITH FAST FINISH 9 miles @ RPE 2 + 2 mile @ RPE 3

Week 8
Monday: REST
Tuesday: TEMPO RUN 5 min @ RPE 1 + 10 min @ RPE 2 + 20 min @ RPE 3 + 10 min @ RPE 2 + 5 min @ RPE 1
Wednesday: EASY RUN 45 min @ RPE 2
Thursday: INTERVAL RUN/WALK 5 min @ RPE 1 + 5 min @ RPE 2 + 4 x (2 min @ RPE 4/2 min @ RPE 1) + 5 min @ RPE 2 + 5 min @ RPE 1
Friday: XT 35 min @ RPE 2
Saturday: REST
Sunday: HALF MARATHON

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Rowing. The Total Body Workout @crewclassdublin #physicaltherapy

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The picture says it all! You use 87% of the muscles in your body indoor rowing. Every muscle, every stroke! 

The Catch: Your torso and shoulders tilt forward, arms and hands extend towards the fan. Deltoids, triceps and upper back are taut. Legs contract, ready to drive!

The Drive: Your body hangs off the handle, feet push off the footplate. A strong leg drive propels the body backwards down the slide, activating calves, quads and hamstrings. Shoulders and arms accelerate the handle towards the chest. The core and glutes stabilise the upper body, hinging from the hips.

The Finish: Your full leg extension activates the quads and glutes, arms are taut toward the chest. The core stabilises the end of the stroke and the start of the recovery. 

With correct indoor rowing technique, EACH stroke gives you get a TOTAL body workout, training more of your body, in more ways, in less time. So learn how to row, and get fitter faster!

#totalbodyworkout
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Rowing. The Total Body Workout – Crew Class Dublin

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crewclassdublin
The picture says it all! You use 87% of the muscles in your body indoor rowing. Every muscle, every stroke! 

The Catch: Your torso and shoulders tilt forward, arms and hands extend towards the fan. Deltoids, triceps and upper back are taut. Legs contract, ready to drive!

The Drive: Your body hangs off the handle, feet push off the footplate. A strong leg drive propels the body backwards down the slide, activating calves, quads and hamstrings. Shoulders and arms accelerate the handle towards the chest. The core and glutes stabilise the upper body, hinging from the hips.

The Finish: Your full leg extension activates the quads and glutes, arms are taut toward the chest. The core stabilises the end of the stroke and the start of the recovery. 

With correct indoor rowing technique, EACH stroke gives you get a TOTAL body workout, training more of your body, in more ways, in less time. So learn how to row, and get fitter faster!

#totalbodyworkout
#crewclassdublin #crewclass #rowing #rowingrelated #indoorrowing #concept2 #rowingmachine #rowingmorethanasport #rowingbible #generationrowing #rowingnothingelse #rudern #aviron #irishfitfam
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Rowing – Crew Class Dublin

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crewclassdublin
The picture says it all! You use 87% of the muscles in your body indoor rowing. Every muscle, every stroke! 

The Catch: Your torso and shoulders tilt forward, arms and hands extend towards the fan. Deltoids, triceps and upper back are taut. Legs contract, ready to drive!

The Drive: Your body hangs off the handle, feet push off the footplate. A strong leg drive propels the body backwards down the slide, activating calves, quads and hamstrings. Shoulders and arms accelerate the handle towards the chest. The core and glutes stabilise the upper body, hinging from the hips.

The Finish: Your full leg extension activates the quads and glutes, arms are taut toward the chest. The core stabilises the end of the stroke and the start of the recovery. 

With correct indoor rowing technique, EACH stroke gives you get a TOTAL body workout, training more of your body, in more ways, in less time. So learn how to row, and get fitter faster!

#totalbodyworkout
#crewclassdublin #crewclass #rowing #rowingrelated #indoorrowing #concept2 #rowingmachine #rowingmorethanasport #rowingbible #generationrowing #rowingnothingelse #rudern #aviron #irishfitfam