Is This Plan For You?
This 8-week Half Marathon Base plan by GA Endurance is designed as a short preparatory foundation phase before entering a main race-specific training block.
It is ideal for athletes who already have some training background but need a focused period to rebuild consistency, restore aerobic capacity, and prepare the body for structured higher-intensity work.
If you are transitioning from unstructured training, returning after a short break, or preparing to start a 10–16 week race plan, this plan provides a fast and effective foundation.
What You Can Expect
• A complete 8-week structured Base progression designed as a pre-build phase
• Controlled and time-efficient volume increase to prepare for upcoming training blocks
• Strong emphasis on aerobic development and running efficiency
• Consistent, easy, and steady-state runs to rebuild endurance durability
• Introduction of light tempo efforts to prepare the system for future intensity
• Progressive long runs to safely extend aerobic capacity
• Strategic recovery weeks to support adaptation and freshness
• 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 5–8 km
• Train consistently 4–5 times per week
• Be ready to follow a progressive endurance-focused structure
A GPS watch and heart rate monitor are recommended for best results.
Final Note
This 8-week base plan is a standalone preparation phase designed to quickly build the foundation required before entering a more demanding training block.
You will restore aerobic capacity, improve structural durability, and establish the consistency needed to transition into performance-focused training with confidence.
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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.