With the Beginner Half Marathon StrideHer Run & Strength Plan, yes, we recommend you've been running 2K or more, 2 to 3 times per week for at least a month before starting. You don't need to be fast or have raced before — you just need a comfortable base to build from. Weekly volume starts at 10K and builds gradually to 34K across the 12 weeks, giving your body time to adapt at every stage.

With the Beginner Half Marathon StrideHer Run & Strength Plan, yes, we designed both weekly strength sessions to be done at home with minimal equipment — typically just resistance bands and light free weights, and space to move. All 30 strength exercise videos include guided voiceover instruction so you always know exactly what you're doing and why. The sessions progress through 3 training phases across the 12 weeks. You can also take them to a gym if you prefer, but you absolutely don't need one.

With the Beginner Half Marathon StrideHer Run & Strength Plan, yes, we give you immediate lifetime access through our interactive training platform — no subscriptions, no expiry. Inside you'll find all 12 weeks of structured distance-based run workouts, two progressive strength routines per week, 72 recovery mobility movements, 37 bite-sized coach-led run learnings, 6 warm-up activation drills per session, and a flexible calendar with 72 sessions you can move to fit your real life. A welcome email and tutorial walk you through everything after purchase.

With the Intermediate 10K StrideHer Run & Strength Plan, yes, we pair every week of running with two dedicated strength sessions and run form drills built into every warm-up — because getting faster requires more than just more kilometres. The plan includes track workouts, threshold runs, long runs, and recovery runs, alongside 6 compound strength exercises per session that progress in difficulty across 3 phases. Built by Kinesiologists and run coaches who work with women every day.

Many runners repeat the plan after a couple weeks off to continue building confidence & a strong base, move into one of our next-level StrideHer run plans (we have half marathon intermediate run & strength plan or intermediate 10K should you wish to run faster shorter distance or further faster half marathon again), or transition into personalized 1:1 Complete Digital Coaching for more individualized support to consider individual challenges like menopause, postpartum, injuries, or specific race time finish goals!

With the Beginner Half Marathon StrideHer Run & Strength Plan, yes, we built injury prevention into every layer — 6 run form and activation drills in every warm-up, structured recovery mobility routines each week, and progressive load increases so you're never jumping too far too fast. This plan is designed for women who are currently injury-free and able to run without active pain. If you're managing an active injury or need fully individualized support, our 1:1 Complete Digital Coaching — which includes a digital movement assessment and run analysis from our Kinesiologists — is the better fit.

With the Beginner Half Marathon StrideHer Run & Strength Plan, yes, we intentionally built in the elements that matter most for women across all life stages — gradual load progression, strength training, load-bearing work, and 72 recovery mobility movements to support long-term durability. These are exactly the foundations that help women in their 40s and beyond build toward a half marathon finish line without breaking their body down in the process. For a fully individualized approach, our 1:1 Complete Digital Coaching allows our Kinesiologists and run coaches to tailor everything specifically to you.

With the Beginner Half Marathon StrideHer Run & Strength Plan, yes, we set you up to keep going! Many women repeat the plan after a short break to build a stronger base, or move directly into the StrideHer Intermediate Half Marathon Run & Strength Plan to run faster and smarter. If you want more personalized support — a specific finish time goal, support through perimenopause, postpartum, or injury, or more accountability with regular coaching check-ins — our 1:1 Complete Digital Coaching is built for exactly that.