🏃 12-Week Half Marathon Plan – Sub 1h45 Structured

Structured Half Marathon Training for Intermediate Runners

This 12-week structured half marathon training plan is designed for runners aiming to break the 1h45 barrier through a progressive pace-based methodology focused on endurance development, threshold progression and race-specific preparation.

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, long runs with race pace integration and progressive aerobic development to help runners improve pacing consistency, running efficiency and overall race performance.

All key sessions are fully structured and compatible with Garmin, Wahoo, Polar and other supported training platforms, allowing athletes to follow workouts directly from their device with automatic guidance throughout each session.

🔹 Who this plan is for

• Intermediate runners targeting a Sub 1h45 half marathon
• Athletes with previous half marathon experience
• Runners training consistently 4–5 days per week
• Athletes seeking structured device-compatible workouts
• Runners looking for progressive race-specific preparation

This plan is ideal for runners seeking a more performance-oriented and structured approach toward half marathon training.

🔹 Plan structure

• 12 weeks of progressive structured training
• Long runs with race pace integration
• Tempo and threshold development sessions
• Structured interval workouts
• Aerobic endurance and recovery runs
• Optional strength and core sessions
• Progressive load and recovery management
• Final taper phase before race day

Each phase is designed to progressively improve endurance, pacing control and race execution.

🔹 Structured workout benefits

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

The structured format allows athletes to focus entirely on execution without manually tracking intervals or pace changes.

🔹 Coach Support

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

🔹 Equipment / Requirements

• GPS watch compatible with structured workouts recommended
• Running shoes suitable for endurance training
• Access to roads, track or treadmill

🏁 Train smarter, improve pacing precision and prepare confidently to break the 1h45 barrier with a progressive structured half marathon training plan.