🏃‍♂️ 8-Week Advanced Half Marathon Training Plan
Structured Workouts · Under 1h30 Goal

This 8-week half marathon training plan is designed for advanced runners targeting a sub-1 hour 30 minute half marathon. Workouts are fully structured and device-ready, making them easy to execute on Garmin, Wahoo, Polar, and other TrainingPeaks-compatible platforms.

The plan emphasizes advanced pacing, race-specific endurance, and precision execution so you can train with confidence and consistency.

🔹 Who this plan is for

• Advanced runners with a strong endurance base
• Athletes chasing a sub-1:30 half marathon
• Runners who want structured workouts formatted for devices
• Those who train consistently and target performance gains

This program assumes prior experience with training plans and pace-based workouts.

🔹 Plan structure

• 8 weeks of focused progression
• Long runs emphasizing goal pace segments
• Intensity sessions (tempo, threshold, intervals)
• Recovery and easy runs integrated weekly
• Final taper for race day readiness

Each week is strategically designed to challenge you while allowing for optimal adaptation.

🔹 Structured workouts & device compatibility

All sessions are fully structured and formatted for direct synchronization with:

✔ Garmin
✔ Wahoo
✔ Polar
✔ Other compatible GPS or training platforms

With this setup, you can:
• Sync workouts directly to your device
• Hit target paces and zones during workouts
• Execute sessions turn-by-turn without manual interpretation

🔹 Equipment / Requirements

• Running shoes appropriate for daily and long runs
• GPS watch or device compatible with structured workouts
• Access to road, track or treadmill
• Optional heart rate monitor or pacing tools

📩 Coach support

This plan includes email contact with the coach, allowing you to:
• Ask questions about weekly structure
• Adjust training based on sensations or availability
• Receive guidance throughout the 8-week preparation

🏁 Train with precision and purpose

A sub-1h30 half marathon is a competitive performance milestone. This plan gives you a structured, pace-driven roadmap to develop speed, endurance and race-execution confidence, helping you approach your goal with clarity and consistency.