My 1/2 Marathon Training Schedule

My 1/2  Marathon training schedule is an accumulation of the Self Magazine's training schedule, Just Roni's blog (amazing by the way..check it out) schedule and personal preference.

Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
1	rest	3miles + Strength	Yoga	3miles	3 miles + Strength	Rest	3miles
2	rest	3miles + Strength	Yoga	3miles (35 mins)	3 miles + Strength	yoga	4miles
3	rest	3miles (34 mins) + strength	Yoga	4miles	4miles + strength	yoga	5miles
4	rest	3miles (33 mins) + strength	Yoga + Zumba	5miles	5miles(1hr) +strength	yoga	6miles
5	rest	3miles(30 mins) + strength	Yoga + Zumba	6miles	5miles + strength	yoga	6miles
6	rest	3miles(29 mins)+strength	Yoga + Zumba	5miles	6miles	yoga	7miles
7	rest	5miles +strength	Yoga + Zumba	7miles	5miles + strength	yoga	8miles
8	rest	5miles +strength	Yoga+ Zumba	6miles	3miles + strength	yoga	8miles
9	rest	5miles +strength	Yoga + Zumba	8miles	5miles + strength	yoga	9miles
10	rest	5miles+ strength	Yoga + Zumba	9miles	3miles + strength	yoga	10miles
11	rest	5miles + strength	Yoga	9miles	10miles	yoga	12miles
12	rest	3miles+ strength	Yoga	10miles	3miles + strength	yoga	13.1miles

A few things to keep in mind....

*This is a 3 month training schedule, my race is 8 1/2 months away..which leads to the next point

*This is a schedule to build up enough stamina to complete 13.1 miles. I will start a new training chart when I complete this one that is more focused on time, improvment and getting confident for the half marathon!

* You can (and I'm sure plenty of days I will) exchange another cross training exercise for Zumba...I just happen to love to shake my booty and look like a fool.

* At home Yoga is my new love and I highly recommend it, however if you prefer other stretches and low intensity muscle training...switch it out!

*My strength training is not specific on the chart. I will focus on strengthening the muscles that will improve my running and overall fitness. I'll keep ya posted on what I'm doin with that as I go too!

What's your workout schedule?

Are you training for a half marathon (or any race)?

What is the goal you are trying to achieve?

Most importantly how well do you stick to it?