Nothing Fancy Fitness

Marathon
Coach
Corey Russell

Want to run a half-marathon without sacrificing your in-gym fitness? This program is designed for you!

Over 12 weeks, you’ll gradually and safely increase your mileage from 10 miles per week to 26 miles per week, adhering to the recommended no-more-than-10%-per-week increase. To keep things engaging, the program incorporates a variety of cross-training efforts, ensuring a break from the monotony of running. Each week generally includes one speed/interval session, two long runs, and two strength/conditioning workouts, all culminating in a taper during race week.

With minimal equipment required, this program allows you to maintain strength while effectively complementing your running training. Perfect for anyone looking to strike the ideal balance between endurance and fitness!

Features
6 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
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Safely Increase Your Mileage
Remove the guessing from increasing your weekly mileage. This program safely increases volume each week, allowing you to focus on training!
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Variety With Purpose
Running can be boring. Mix it up with complementary exercises that maintain and improve strength as well as your running.
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Experienced Coach
Over my time in the Army, I ran countless miles. I have learned the hard way that smart (and fun!) run training is crucial. Let my past guide your future success!
Features
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Programming 5 days per week
5 days a week of training with 2 rest days for maximum recovery.
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Sweating over a lifeless PDF sucks. Your coaches and team will push you harder, know you better, and keep you going longer, all through an app.
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 12-week program
Sunday
Week 1 Day 1

A

Run

1 x 800

B

Run

4 x 400

C

Run

1 x 800

Monday
Week 1 Day 2

Circuit

A

5 rounds: 16 walking lunges (add weight if possible) Max effort push ups rest 2 minutes between rounds

B

Plank

8 x 0:20

Tuesday
Week 1 Day 3

A

Run

1 x 4

Wednesday
Week 1 Day 4
Thursday
Week 1 Day 5

Circuit

A

5 rounds for time: 15 air squats 15 4-count flutter kicks (4 kicks equals 1 rep) 15 DB bent over rows

Circuit

B

3 rounds: 30 seconds deadbugs 30 seconds superman hold rest 1 minute

Friday
Week 1 Day 6

A

Run

1 x 4

Coach
coach-avatar Corey Russell

FAQs
Who is this program for?
Anyone that wants to run a half-marathon or improve their running in general without swearing off the gym!
How long does each workout take?
Most workout take 1 hour or less with a maximum of 90 minutes.
Half Marathon with Cross Training