🏃 8-Week Half Marathon Plan – Sub 1h30 Structured

Structured Half Marathon Training for Advanced Runners

This 8-week structured half marathon training plan is designed for experienced runners aiming to break the 1h30 barrier through a focused pace-based methodology centered on race-specific endurance, threshold development and pacing precision.

This training plan includes access to the:

📘 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

🔗 Download the guide here:

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

The program combines structured interval sessions, tempo workouts, progressive long runs and race pace integration to help runners improve running economy, aerobic capacity and half marathon-specific performance.

All key sessions are fully structured and compatible with Garmin, Wahoo, Coros, Polar and other supported training platforms, allowing athletes to follow workouts directly from their device with real-time pacing guidance.

🔹 Who this plan is for

• Advanced runners targeting a Sub 1h30 half marathon
• Athletes with previous racing and structured training experience
• Runners consistently training 5–6 days per week
• Athletes seeking structured device-compatible workouts
• Runners looking for race-specific performance progression

This plan is ideal for runners pursuing a focused and performance-oriented half marathon preparation.

🔹 Plan structure

• 8 weeks of focused structured training
• Tempo and threshold development sessions
• Structured interval workouts
• Progressive long runs with race pace integration
• Aerobic endurance and recovery runs
• Optional strength and mobility sessions
• Progressive load and recovery management
• Final taper phase before race day

Each phase is designed to maximize race-specific fitness, pacing precision and running efficiency within a shorter training block.

🔹 Structured workout benefits

• Automatic interval guidance on compatible devices
• Real-time pacing targets during workouts
• Simplified workout execution
• Improved pacing precision and consistency
• Device-ready sessions for Garmin, Wahoo, Coros and Polar

The structured format allows athletes to focus entirely on execution while the device manages pacing and interval guidance automatically.

🔹 Coach Support

This plan includes email coach support for training-related questions and general guidance throughout the preparation process.

🔹 Equipment / Requirements

• GPS watch compatible with structured workouts recommended
• Appropriate running shoes for training and racing
• Access to roads, track or treadmill

🏁 Train with precision, improve race-specific endurance and prepare confidently to break the 1h30 barrier with a focused and structured half marathon training plan.