P90X and Half Marathon Training Calendar for 6 weeks
May9
| Week | Date | Sun | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Total |
| 1 8 |
5/11 | Yoga X | Tempo Run Dist: 5mi, inc Warm; 3mi @11:33; Cool |
Kenpo X | Easy Run Dist: 2mi @11:12 |
Core Synergistics | Long Run Dist: 6mi @11:12 |
Rest / XT |
13 miles |
| 2 9 |
5/18 | Chest & Back Ab Ripper X |
Speedwork Dist: 5mi, inc Warm; 2×1600 @10:54 w/800 jogs; Cool |
Legs & Back Ab Ripper X |
Easy Run Dist: 2mi @11:12 |
Shoulders & Arms Ab Ripper X |
Long Run Dist: 6mi @11:12 |
Rest / XT |
13 miles |
| 3 10 |
5/25 | Chest, Shoulders & Triceps Ab Ripper X |
Tempo Run Dist: 5mi, inc Warm; 3mi @11:33; Cool |
Legs & Back Ab Ripper X |
Easy Run Dist: 2mi @11:12 |
Back & Biceps Ab Ripper X |
Long Run Dist: 7mi @11:12 |
Rest / XT |
14 miles |
| 4 11 |
6/1 | Chest & Back Ab Ripper X |
Easy Run Dist: 3mi @11:12 |
Legs & Back Ab Ripper X |
Easy Run Dist: 4mi @11:12 |
Shoulders & Arms Ab Ripper X |
Easy Run Dist: 3mi @11:12 |
Rest / XT |
10 miles |
| 5 12 |
6/8 | Chest, Shoulders & Triceps Ab Ripper X |
Tempo Run Dist: 6mi, inc Warm; 4mi @11:33; Cool |
Legs & Back Ab Ripper X |
Easy Run Dist: 2mi @11:05 |
Back & Biceps Ab Ripper X |
Long Run Dist: 7mi @11:05 |
Rest / XT |
15 miles |
| 6 13 |
6/15 | Yoga X | Speedwork Dist: 7mi, inc Warm; 3×1600 @10:48 w/800 jogs; Cool |
Kenpo X | Easy Run Dist: 2mi @11:05 |
Core Synergistics | Long Run Dist: 8mi @11:05 |
Rest / XT |
17 miles |
Hello I am a mother of for and am looking to do a half marathon. I have 12 weeks till the race my family is very discouraging saying that I should not do it. I am very determined to do this and was just seeking some advice from a mother that has ran one. I also saw that you have the Nike + I just purchased that today and am so excited to use it.
Thanks
I guess it depends on how much mileage you have done until now. I wouldn’t recommend going for a half marathon in 12 weeks off the couch. But if you have already been running 4-5 miles consistently for more than 6 months, then you can definitely train for a half marathon in 12 weeks. I’m not saying you won’t be sore, but you can do it without injury. The Nike+ is a fantastic tool for training! And the Runner’s World online training calendar (SmartCoach) is really great for planning workouts up to 16 weeks in advance.