Starter Half Marathon Plan
A first half marathon built on endurance, not guesswork.
Extend time on feet, learn to fuel longer outings, and practise holding back early enough to finish well.
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- Weekly commitment
- About 2.5 to 4.25 hours across three to four runs per weekEnough structure to build toward the distance properly, but still arranged so the week stays livable.
- Built for
- First serious half marathon preparationBest suited to runners stepping into a first proper half marathon build with a stable but still developing base.
- Inside the PDF
- Plan, fuelling, strength, taperA full half marathon product with more controlled load, simpler sessions, and enough guidance to reduce second-guessing.
Built for real weeks
The week is built around effort and time on feet, so the plan still works when weather, terrain, or life make pace a poor guide.
Progression without distraction
The load grows through measured long runs and simple support sessions, without asking every week to feel dramatic.
Simple to buy and use
A straightforward digital product: one payment, no subscription, and immediate access through secure Stripe checkout.
What makes this plan different
This plan is for runners who want their half marathon training to feel less chaotic and more understandable. It gives a explicit weekly rhythm, builds the long run with restraint, and creates enough structure to prepare properly without making every day feel like an important decision.
The work is led by effort and time on feet, and the week keeps real space for recovery. That means the training can still move forward when life is busy, fatigue is a little sticky, or the runner simply needs the plan to feel workable rather than impressive.
What you get
- 12-week progression with up to four runs per week and deliberate cutbacks.
- Effort-led half marathon support sessions and measured long-run development.
- Strength, fuelling, taper, and adjustment guidance written for real-world consistency.
What the block emphasises
- Simple support sessions that teach rhythm without turning the week brittle.
- Long runs that build gradually and sometimes finish a little stronger under control.
- Easy support running that can be shortened or skipped when recovery needs protecting.
Who this is for
- Runners preparing for a first proper half marathon block with a stable but still developing base.
- Athletes who want half marathon structure without needing five-run weeks or aggressive jumps in training load.
- People who want controlled progression, more precision, and fewer training decisions to second-guess.
Questions
Is this a good first proper half marathon plan?
Yes, if you already run consistently, can handle three to four runs per week, and are comfortable with long runs around 60 minutes before the block begins.
Is the Starter Half plan pace-based?
No. The sessions are guided by RPE and time on feet so the work still makes sense when terrain, weather, or tired legs make pace unreliable.
How many running days does it use?
The plan uses three to four run days, with the fourth run acting as optional support when recovery and schedule both allow it.