Training Plans

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Road

Zero to 5K to Half Marathon Plan

We’ll take you from the couch to finishing a 5K in less than two months—and a half marathon in just 14 weeks.

The Editors of RUNOctober 1, 2024

Culture

How To Pick The Perfect Training Plan

With all of the potential training plans out there, how can you know which works for you?

Michele GonzalezDecember 30, 2024

Training

Become a Better Runner with This Complete Training Guide

New year, new speeds.

Ashley MateoOctober 1, 2024

Training

5K To Marathon Training Plan

Choose your own adventure in our step-up plan that takes you from a 5K to a marathon—and every distance in between.

Jessica SeborDecember 30, 2024

Road

5 Tips To Help You Stick With Half Marathon Training

Because life will always try to get in the way of your training.

Ashley LaurettaJanuary 25, 2023

Beginner

Run a Half Marathon in 4 Weeks with This Plan

When your 13.1 race is a month away—but you haven’t exactly been “training”—this plan is perfect.

Matt FitzgeraldOctober 5, 2022

Road

Crush a 10K—or 10-Miler!—With Two Unique Training Plans

Whether you're training for a 10K or a 10-mile race, these training plans will help you stay on track and reach your goals.

Matt FitzgeraldDecember 30, 2024

Recovery

Why—and How—to Take a Recovery Week

Work hard, rest hard. Here's how to maximize your downtime.

Kristin JennyApril 25, 2022

Road

360 YOU: Two 10K Plans for Spring 2023

These members-only plans are the training focus for 360 YOU spring 2022.

The Editors of Women's RunningApril 5, 2022

Road

Run a Faster 5K in 2025 with This Training Plan

You want to start understanding what 5K pace feels like, and it’s not a comfortable place.

Ashley MateoDecember 30, 2024

Road

An 8-Week Training Plan to Help You Run Your Fastest Mile Ever

To get fast, you have to run fast.

Ashley MateoDecember 30, 2024

Road

Bring on the Challenge with this Half Marathon Training Plan

This plan is the perfect way to build aerobic capacity but still challenge yourself from a speed perspective.

Ashley MateoDecember 30, 2024

Road

An Intermediate 10K Training Plan for Getting Faster

To get faster over longer distances, you have to hit the gas during shorter intervals first.

Ashley MateoJanuary 5, 2022

Road

PR the Marathon with this 16-Week Marathon Training Plan

Nailing a combo of total-body strength and speedwork will help you go the distance.

Ashley MateoOctober 25, 2024

Road

4-Week Plans to Dial Up Your Running, Nutrition, and Cross-Training

Take your health, fitness, and performance to the next level in 2022 with our comprehensive four-week plans.

Matt FitzgeraldNovember 24, 2021

Road

How to Build a Workout Plan From Scratch

Breaking down the elements of a training plan can help you construct a routine that works best for you.

Amber SayerNovember 17, 2021

Road

Sara Hall’s Half Marathon Training Plan

The top U.S. marathoner helped her mom train for her first 13.1-mile race. Here's how you can safely prepare for your next half marathon, too.

Erin StroutOctober 19, 2021

Training

Run Your Fastest 10K Ever with These Training Plans

Ready to break a 10K barrier? Whether you’re shooting to race under 60, 50, or 45 minutes, we have the plan to help.

Christine LuffSeptember 28, 2021

Road

Go From Couch to Half Marathon in Just 20 Weeks with this Training Plan

Thinking of taking the 13.1-mile plunge but not sure where to start? This half marathon plan will carry you from the sofa to the start line—and across the finish too.

Jessica SeborOctober 25, 2024

Training

Register for Run College: 6 Weeks to a Faster You

Available free to Outside+ members, this course gives you the insider training plan to rocket your top speed and run your swiftest race at any distance.

August 9, 2021