BEST FOR: Anybody who prefers to mix running and walking when they’re on the road
PREREQS: No running or race experience is required, but good general fitness—and a lack of injuries—is definitely necessary. The run/walk segments start with 2 minutes of running, 4 minutes of walking, so you should be able to run easy for several minutes.
NUMBER OF WEEKS: 15
This run/walk half marathon program is ideal for a range of athletes: walkers looking to morph into runners; running neophytes testing their wings at a half marathon; mothers who get injured more than six-year-olds whine; and anyone who prefers to mix running and walking when they’re on the road. The weekday runs are based on minutes, not miles, while the weekend long run is calculated in miles.
Elisabeth (verified owner) –
I used this plan to return to running a half marathon postpartum. It was EXACTLY what I needed. It got me running again while making sure I eased back in slowly and safely. I highly recommend!
Kelly (verified owner) –
I never felt more prepared for a race in my life. I used this plan to train for my first half after a broken ankle. It was the perfect plan for me. I loved the way the plan was organized- run by time during the week and by distance on for long runs. I was confident I would be able to run the race I wanted because I knew I had done the work. This is ideal for anyone looking to return to running , try the half distance for the first time or just try something new. I promise you won’t regret purchasing this plan.
Ashlee Geesaman (verified owner) –
I legit could not run for 60 seconds straight before I started, I’m generally in good shape but was just coming off a bout of pneumonia and had never really ran voluntarily before. I had signed up for a half marathon (for charity to support a friend) and I knew I wanted to be prepared to do more than walk it. I’m on week 4 and the way the program scaffolds you is incredible, I can now consistently run 5 minutes at a time, and I need less recovery time/aka walking before I can run again. I’m keeping pace with the program easily (it’s hard work but it’s absolutely doable). The circuit training and circuit runs really add to my week and have kept me injury free. If I can, I will update this after I run my half, but I wanted to leave a review so anyone the fence with little running experience has some feedback.
Melissa Hart (verified owner) –
I adore Train Like a Mother. I’ve been a runner for 38 years, but after my mother died last year, I had no motivation to run. Add to that a tendency to get injured. What I needed was a smart run-walk schedule with plenty of variety week to week, along with low-key core-strengthening exercises on YouTube. I’ve stayed motivated throughout the pandemic, thanks to TLAM’s creative schedule and YouTube videos and motivational Facebook posts. No injuries!
Marie (verified owner) –
I used this plan to get back into half marathon shape after being sidelined with Achilles tendonitis for over 6 months. The walk/run intervals eased me back in and I was able to successfully complete my 13th half marathon. I’ve used AMR plans for all of my races, dating back to the Train Like a Mother book!
The only caveat for this plan is that, as a slower runner I found that my long runs took more that twice as long as any weekday run in the later weeks of training. I extended my weekday runs a little bit so there wouldn’t such a big jump on the weekends.
Sheila Merkley (verified owner) –
The running plan and strength videos really helped to motivate me and keep me injury free training for – and finishing! a 22km race.
Cassandra (verified owner) –
This program is really the whole package. Between the well-put together plan, the videos, and more, it’s absolutely the answer to injury-free training and running a half marathon you can be proud of. I love every AMR plan I’ve signed up for and will continue to sign up for more.
Mary Ellen (verified owner) –
I recently completed the 13.1 Run/Walk Better Together program through AMR-TLAM to train for the 2023 Indianapolis Half Marathon. The 15-week plan included a Training Plan with several Zoom meetings with our trainers as well as a Nutrition Guide and podcast/zoom meeting with a nutritionist. The program offered me a daily workout, a weekly opportunity to ask the coaches questions on Facebook and lots of chats and mentoring by Bamrbassadors. As a protege, I had an amazing mentor that help encourage and inspire me throughout the training, race and after our event. I am happy to share that I even squeezed a new Half Marathon PR ! Thanks to my mentor, trainers and all the other members of the AMR-Better Together team for an all-around FANTASTIC and memorable event and weekend! I hope AMR continues with the Better Together plans in the future because it’s such a great way to share movement and along the way hopefully make a few new friends!