Is This Plan For You?
This 8-week Half Marathon Base plan by GA Endurance is designed for runners who want to build a structured aerobic foundation in a focused timeframe.
It is ideal for intermediate athletes who can comfortably run 8–12 km and are looking to improve consistency, pacing control, and aerobic efficiency before progressing into longer or more demanding training blocks.
This plan acts as a key development phase—reinforcing endurance, structure, and control without unnecessary intensity.
What You Can Expect
• A structured 8-week Base progression designed for intermediate runners
• Controlled increase in volume with clear intensity boundaries
• Strong emphasis on aerobic capacity and steady-state development
• Long runs and steady sessions to improve pacing stability and endurance
• Integrated testing to establish and refine training zones
• Clear, easy-to-follow workouts using pace, heart rate, or perceived effort
• Optional strength guidance to support durability and injury prevention
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 8–12 km
• Train consistently 4–5 times per week
• Have prior structured training experience
• Be preparing for continued progression into longer training phases
A GPS watch or heart rate monitor is strongly recommended for best results.
Final Note
This 8-week Base block is designed to strengthen your aerobic system, improve pacing control, and build a stable training rhythm.
It prepares you for more advanced and longer training phases by creating a solid and reliable performance foundation.
For best results, continue your progression with a longer structured plan at:
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Goksen Cinar, MSc, is a sports scientist, national team coach, and founder of GA Endurance. With more than 25 years of coaching experience, he combines sports science, endurance coaching, and data-driven methodology to help athletes achieve sustainable performance improvements. He is a 4-time Ironman 70.3 World Championship qualifier and 4-time full-distance Ironman finisher.