The Runner's World.com Ultimate Half Marathon Training Plan. HalfMarathon. Half Marathon Training Schedule For Beginners. If you have a few 5Ks and 10Ks under your belt, you're probably thinking about running your first half marathon.
Doubling your racing distance means building endurance by increasing your weekly mileage. Don't be daunted by this! Try this 16-week training schedule that adds miles safely. There are cross training, strength training and stretching, and rest days built into the program to help prevent injury. Race Schedule of 2012 South Carolina Half Marathons.