HALF MARATHON TRAINING PLANS
The Half Marat
Our Half Marathon plans are all periodised to ensure the correct level progressive training load, adequate recovery, and the right amount of adaption to give you the very best chance of the optimal racing experience whatever your level .
Many big Cities have a premium Half Marathon race, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Cardiff, Glasgow, Edinburgh or the Great North Run. For many whether a beginner or a front pack finisher these events are marquee events in the sporting calendar and we have a training plan for you.
Beginners who are looking for that creditable sub2hr finish, Intermediate athletes and improvers looking to push themselves to a faster time or advanced athletes looking for a sub80 minute finish.
See our handy Half Marathon Race Day Hints and Tips below
BEGINNERS 20 WEEK HALF MARATHON PLAN
OVERVIEW - This is a 20 week Half Marathon plan that starts with a base phase, it builds from a low of 15miles per week to peak weeks of around 26miles. It is periodised with essential recovery weeks and is focused towards those who are taking on the distance for the first or second time..
WHAT IS THIS TRAINING PLAN FOR - This plan is a Beginners performance plan geared towards those seeking a comfortable and creditable Half Marathon Performance sub 1:55hr (Men) and sub 2:05hr (Women)
WHO IS THIS TRAINING PLAN FOR - Invariably those embarking on this plan will have a some running experiencet, they may well have some experience in organised road running events. They will seeking a schedule that will provide them with a comfortable and creditable Half Marathon performance. They will be prepared to consistently commit five days per week to their training.
INTERMEDIATE 20 WEEK HALF MARATHON PLAN
OVERVIEW - This is a 20 week Half Marathon plan that starts with a base phase, it builds from a low of 25miles per week to peak weeks of around 45miles. It is periodised with essential recovery weeks and is focused towards Intermediate Half Marathon performers.
WHAT IS THIS TRAINING PLAN FOR - This plan is an Intermediate-level performance plan geared towards those seeking a strong Half Marathon Performance sub 1:40hr (Men) and sub 1:46hr (Women)
WHO IS THIS TRAINING PLAN FOR - Invariably those embarking on this plan will have a some running experience and will have spent a some time in the sport, they will be experienced in organised road running events. They will be ambitious in their Half Marathon goal and be prepared to commit time and effort required for a strong Half Marathon performance.
ADVANCED 20 WEEK HALF MARATHON PLAN
OVERVIEW - This is a 20 week Half Marathon plan that starts with a base phase, it builds from a low of 25 miles per week to peak weeks of around 50 miles. It is periodised with essential recovery weeks and is focused towards higher level aspirational Half Marathon performers.
WHAT IS THIS TRAINING PLAN FOR - This plan is a high-level performance plan geared towards those seeking a strong Half Marathon Performance sub 1:25hr (Men) and sub 1:32hr (Women)
WHO IS THIS TRAINING PLAN FOR - Invariably those embarking on this plan will have a strong running background and will have spent a some time in the sport and will be experienced in racing road or cross-country. They will be ambitious in their Half Marathon goal and be prepared to commit time and effort to being the best athlete they can be.
Which Plan is for me?
Ian - A 36 year old Sales Manager who had been running without a plan for 2 years, entering events from 5km to Half Marathon wanted to extend himself a little further and believed the structure and organised quality workouts within a plan could help him. Ian purchased the 20 weeks Advanced Half Marathon Plan and whilst at some stages found the 6 day training commitment a challenge he was rewarded by a 9min PR running 1:21hr for his Half Marathon. Ian now works with us as a 1:1 coaching client.
Half Marathon Race Day Tips
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No new kit on race day – whether it be shoes, socks, vest, or shorts stick with what’s tried and tested. Ideally you should know from training how each of these items is going to feel after a couple of hours on your feet.
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Know your nutrition – there are a couple of really important elements to this, be familiar with the nutrition being given out on the day both the fluid and any gels or energy sweets, being familiar with and perhaps even getting use to what will be on offer will pay huge dividends, sometimes our body’s require a little time to get use to certain blends so find out what your race will use and practice with it in training. Also think about how the aid stations will be spaced and what works for you from an intake perspective, practice this!
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Look after your sensitive bits – be mindful of your sensitive bits, and be generous with Vaseline on race day morning, think about all those areas that may chaff! And one I learned to my own detriment do not under any circumstances cut your toenails in race week!
HAVE A FABULOUS DAY
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