HALF MARATHON

The half marathon is the ultimate test of strength and endurance, a race long enough to demand discipline, yet short enough to push your speed. Success at this distance comes from a smart balance of endurance training, threshold development, and race-specific preparation.

May plan is designed to progressively build your fitness so you arrive on race day confident, strong, and ready to execute.

What You’ll Focus On:

• Endurance Building – Long runs that condition your body to handle the 21.1 km distance with steady, sustainable effort.

• Threshold Work – Targeted sessions near your lactate threshold to improve your ability to hold a strong pace without fading.

• Marathon-Specific Strength – Sustained efforts at goal pace to train both the body and mind to stay efficient deep into the race.

• Speed & VO₂ Max – Shorter, faster intervals to maintain leg turnover, improve running economy, and make race pace feel more comfortable.

• Strength & Mobility – Supportive training that builds resilience, reduces injury risk, and keeps your stride smooth and efficient.

Who It’s For:

• First-Timers – If you’re stepping up to your first half marathon, the plan will guide you through building the mileage and confidence to cross the finish line strong.

• Experienced Runners – If you’re chasing a personal best, the mix of endurance, threshold, and speed work will help you run faster while staying efficient over the full distance.

With this plan, you won’t just “get through” the half marathon, you’ll develop the endurance, pacing control, and mental strength needed to perform your best from the first kilometer to the last.