Is This Plan For You?
This 28-week Half Marathon Beginner plan by GA Endurance is designed for runners who want a long-term, structured progression with a strong focus on sustainable performance development.
It is ideal for athletes who can already run 5–8 km continuously and prefer a gradual, well-controlled approach to improving endurance, pacing, and durability over time.
If you want to build your performance step by step—without rushing and with maximum stability—this plan provides a comprehensive pathway.
What You Can Expect
• A structured 28-week progression with extended Base development
• Gradual and controlled increase in volume with clear intensity management
• Strong emphasis on aerobic capacity, steady-state strength, and long-run durability
• Consistent long runs and steady sessions to improve pacing stability
• Integrated testing phases to track progress and recalibrate training zones
• Simple, easy-to-follow workouts using pace, heart rate, or perceived effort
• Optional strength guidance to support injury prevention and long-term consistency
Coaching & Support
This plan includes Coach Access.
If you have any questions during your training, you can reach out anytime via:
coachsupport@gaendurance.com
Requirements
To start this plan, you should be able to:
• Run continuously for at least 5–8 km
• Train 3–4 times per week consistently
• Commit to a structured 28-week progression
A GPS watch or heart rate monitor is recommended for best results.
Final Note
Over these 28 weeks, you will build a strong aerobic foundation, improve your pacing precision, and develop long-term endurance durability.
This extended timeline allows for deeper adaptation and more consistent progress, preparing you for higher-level or race-specific training with confidence.
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I’m Goksen Cinar, MSc, a sports scientist, national team coach, and founder of GA Endurance. With 25+ years of experience and more than 2,000 athletes coached, I combine sports science, data analysis, and practical endurance coaching. I’m a 4-time IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship qualifier and 4-time full-distance IRONMAN finisher, providing full-time coaching built around each athlete’s goals and life.My coaching philosophy begins with the individual.