🏃♂️ 16-Week Half Marathon Plan – Intermediate/Advanced –Sub 1h45 (Pace-Based)
🏃♂️ 16-Week Half Marathon Plan – Intermediate/Advanced –Sub 1h45 (Pace-Based)
Plan Description
This 16-week training plan is designed for intermediate to advanced runners who want to prepare for a half marathon with a clear 1h45 time goal. The extended structure builds a solid base, progresses training load intelligently, and leads into speed-specific and race-pace focused phases to help you arrive at race day confident and prepared.
Who this plan is for:
• Runners with a solid running base
• Able to handle consistent training progression over 16 weeks
• Looking to achieve a specific performance goal (1h45)
Key features:
• 16 weeks of structured progression: base → build → race prep → taper
• Workouts paced for performance using goal-specific running targets
• Long runs, tempo work, speed sessions, easy runs and recovery runs
• Includes cross-training options for active recovery
• Preventive strength/core integrated throughout the plan
Train smarter, maximize gains, and confidently chase your 1h45 half marathon goal.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Run
x5
|
03:31:00 | 01:16:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
00:35:00 | 00:45:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
—— | —— |
|
Other
x1
|
00:11:00 | 00:30:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
03:31:00 | 01:16:00 | |
|
|
00:35:00 | 00:45:00 | |
|
|
—— | —— | |
|
|
00:11:00 | 00:30:00 |
Training Load By Week
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- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
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