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.
CALL: If requested the plan can also include 2x 30-40min video calls, the first at the beginning of the plan and the second at the athletes request as they work through the plan.
Clive Boulton is an endurance coach with more than 20 years of experience working with runners and triathletes across a wide performance spectrum.
A former elite middle-distance athlete, Clive ran 3:46 for 1500m, 1:50 for 800m and 14:10 for 5km, winning a national 1500m title, UK Universities medals and multiple county cross-country championships. More recently he competed internationally in long-distance triathlon, recording a top-10 finish at the European Long-Distance Triathlon Championships.