00 Beginner plan
Your first halfmarathon, in 12 weeks.
Your first half marathon in RunV is a 12-week plan called Finisher Half Marathon, written by Coach Crawford. It is about finishing, not about a time. You run three times a week, mostly at an easy pace, and tempo running comes in from week 7.
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The plan at a glance
- Plan
- Finisher Half Marathon
- by Coach Crawford
- Length
- 12 weeks
- Sessions
- 3 a week recommended, up to 4
- you pick the days
- Walk breaks
- No
- It is continuous, easy-paced running.
Who is it for? Runners who want to complete their first half marathon. The focus is finishing, not time.
What is in the plan?
- Easy-paced running, with your weekly distance building through the plan.
- Tempo running from week 7.
- Three runs a week recommended. You pick the days.
- Voice cues speak each step of a planned session as you run.
Beginner and Challenger Half Marathon
Want a target time? Coach Crawford also has Beginner and Challenger Half Marathon plans, or RunV can build a plan around your own goal time and race date.
How do I start?
1
Get the app
RunV is free to download and free to run with.
2
Answer a few questions
Coach Crawford's plan builder asks your distance, your experience and your goal, then gives you your plan.
3
Run your first session
Voice cues speak each step. Your 7-day Premium trial covers the plan.
This is general training information, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or have not exercised for a long time, check with your doctor first.
Asked often
How long does it take to train for a first half marathon?
Coach Crawford's Finisher Half Marathon plan in RunV is 12 weeks, with three runs a week recommended.
Is this plan about a finish time?
No. The Finisher Half Marathon plan is built to get you round your first half marathon. If you want a target time, RunV can build a plan around your goal time and race date.
How many times a week do I run?
Three runs a week are recommended, and you can do up to four. You pick your days, and if you pick fewer the plan keeps the most important sessions.
Is the Finisher Half Marathon plan free?
Coach Crawford plans are part of RunV Premium, which starts with a 7-day free trial. Recording your runs is free, and if you stop paying your plan stays readable.
