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12-Week Half Marathon Plan – Sub 2h

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12-Week Half Marathon Plan – Sub 2h

Author

Cesar Hernandez Lloret

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Length

12 Weeks

Plan Description

šŸƒ 12-Week Half Marathon Plan – Sub 2h
Pace-Based Training for Intermediate Runners

This 12-week half marathon training plan is designed for runners aiming to complete a half marathon in under 2 hours using a progressive pace-based methodology focused on endurance development, pacing control and race-specific preparation.

This training plan includes access to the:

šŸ“˜ CHL Endurance Running Athlete Guide

A practical guide designed to help you get the most out of your training process, including:

• training paces and intensity zones
• recovery and fatigue management
• race week recommendations
• basic nutrition guidelines for runners
• common mistakes to avoid
• how to properly use and adapt the training plan

šŸ”— Download the guide here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cXPs3NETrHCvVrUuSQsyA76JufYZ3ruF/view?usp=sharing


The program combines long runs, tempo sessions, interval workouts and recovery runs to help runners improve aerobic fitness, pacing consistency and overall race confidence.

Built for intermediate runners, this plan provides a sustainable progression toward race day while balancing training load and recovery effectively.

šŸ”¹ Who this plan is for

• Intermediate runners targeting a sub-2h half marathon
• Athletes with previous 10K or half marathon experience
• Runners training consistently 4–5 days per week
• Athletes looking for pace-guided training sessions
• Runners seeking structured progression and race-specific preparation

This plan is ideal for runners aiming to improve endurance and pacing while preparing confidently for race day.

šŸ”¹ Plan structure

• 12 weeks of progressive half marathon training
• Long runs with controlled pace development
• Tempo and threshold workouts
• Interval sessions and aerobic conditioning
• Easy and recovery runs
• Optional cross-training sessions
• Core and prehab integration
• Final taper phase before competition

Each phase is designed to progressively improve endurance, pacing control and running efficiency.

šŸ”¹ Pace-based methodology

All workouts are prescribed using pace ranges aligned with your Sub 2h objective, allowing you to:

• Develop race-specific endurance
• Improve pacing awareness and consistency
• Execute sessions with clear intensity targets
• Adapt pacing according to terrain or conditions

The pace-based approach provides structure, flexibility and measurable progression throughout the training process.

šŸ”¹ Equipment / Requirements

• Appropriate running shoes for training and racing
• Access to roads, track or treadmill
• GPS watch recommended for pace monitoring

šŸ Train consistently, improve your pacing and prepare to break the 2-hour barrier with a progressive and accessible half marathon training plan.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x4
03:01:00 01:15:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Strength x1
00:29:00 00:45:00
Other x1
00:12:00 00:30:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
03:01:00 01:15:00
Day Off
—— ——
Strength
00:29:00 00:45:00
Other
00:12:00 00:30:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

César Hernández Lloret

CHL Endurance

Entrenador de running, triatlón y ciclismo. Titulación académica en Ciencias del Deporte, experiencia con selecciones nacionales (ESP, URU, VEN). Planificación estructurada, trabajo por ritmos y control de carga para maximizar rendimiento y prevenir lesiones

Endurance coach specialized in running, triathlon and cycling. Sport Science Degree, experience working with national teams. Structured training, pace-based methodology & smart load management to maximize performance and reduce injury risk


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