and trusted, but which to choose? Better to err on the side of caution to avoid injury if you're unsure. Use our race-time predictor for an indication of what target you should set yourself. Our schedulesWe have three sets of half-marathon schedules

, which is reckoned to be the speed of your best 10 miles; this is slightly above half-marathon pace, but it is the best pace to train at.Band Two: 1:25-1:50This time range takes you up to a regular 40 miles a week, though many runners would still be able

Standfirst: Author: Steve SmythePics:Issue date: Jul-Sep01Keywords: uan106-->The half-marathon is Britain’s most popular race distance, usually representing around 10 of the top 20 races in Runner’s World’s Races of the Year. The event requires a

Standfirst: Author: Owen AndersonPics:Issue date: racing secrets bookletKeywords:***ADD LINK TO CALCULATOR***uan96-->The half-marathon, like its tougher cousin the full marathon, is a ‘below lactate threshold’ race, but there is a key difference

, with 6-min recoveries 6M easy 8M fartlek on grass, inc 20 x 30 secs (approx) 3M jog 5M, no pressure 3M warm-up, then 5-6M race (not flat-out) WEEK 7 5M easy, off-road Rest 2M jog, then 5-6M at half-marathon pace, then 1M jog 5M easy, inc 8 x 200m

to overtiredness and injury.I recommend that you enter some races after a few weeks, especially if you haven’t raced before. Run in a 10K as if you were doing the first half of a half-marathon, without putting pressure on yourself.By the later stages

goal half-marathon pace. Alternatively, you could run a 10K time trial. Day Session Distance Pace Time Intensity Tue Slow run/walk 4M 12:00 approx 48 mins 5/10Thu Faster run/walk 3M 11:00 approx 33 mins 7/10Sun Race 10K (plus 1M warm-up/1M cool

, then 2M at race pace, then 2M jog 5M easy, inc 6 x 30 secs fast Rest 3M, in race kit Race dayHalf-Marathon Race PreparationAlthough nothing like as taxing as a full marathon, the 21K distance does need to be treated with respect, particularly

6/10Sun Long run 9M 11:00 1hr 40 7/10 Total   22M   4hrs 5   Week Six This Week’s TargetThis week’s target is to run 10 miles at, or near, your target half-marathon pace. This can be at a race, though choice may be limited, or in a time trial. Day

mins 7/10 Total   30M   5hrs   Week FourThis Week’s TargetAt the end this week, there is the target of a 10K race. This should be run quicker than the 10K in Week One and certainly inside your goal half-marathon pace. Alternatively, you could run a 10K