STRYD Power meter or similar, using Coros, Garmin Polar etc
A 12 week plan to improve your speed work and run a sub 1:30 hr half marathon race.
The plan is for runners with at least 2 years running experience and can comfortably run a sub 2 hour half marathon and possibly somewhere close to 1:45 hour. This plan is to be used in the run up to your target race and looking to incorporate speed and efficiency to increase power and muscle strength into their workouts and who aim for a sub 1:30 hr half marathon. The plan is for running 6 days a week and volume range from 4 to 7 hours. Long run is on a Sunday
As a guide your current STRYD CP should be near to 4.0 W/kg.
Input your Threshold Power in the TrainingPeaks Zones and the pace for the workouts will be calculated for the workouts. Your Threshold power will be equivalent to your 4.10min/km pace. All the interval workouts are structured have been created in workout builder which can be synced to your smart watch and is for runners with a STRYD or other running power meter.
By the end of the plan you should be confident to smash your PB and aim for the sub 1:30 hr half marathon
Once calculated stay within the power ranges especially on the high intensity workouts as this will reduce the possibility of the introduction latent excess fatigue.
As you near the end of the plan, feel free to contact me for planning your power target for the 21km.
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Simon Oliver is the founder of Pinnacle Multisport. His experience in racing as a competitive age grouper and adaption of training to the time crunched individual can offer a unique and individualised approach to training, racing and data analytics to ensure his clients achieve their best. Triathlon, Running and Cycling training plans for novice, intermediate and experienced athletes. Post workout feedback when coached or emails and in-depth review.