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Intermediate 6 week Half Marathon

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Intermediate 6 week Half Marathon

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Author

Brant Stachel

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Length

6 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


Learn More about Structured Workouts.

Plan Description

This plan is designed for runners with an established running base who are looking to improve their half marathon performance through structured, evidence-based training.

Over the course of the plan you will:

Build aerobic endurance and durability
Improve lactate threshold and sustainable race pace
Develop running economy and efficiency
Arrive at race day fresh, confident, and prepared

The plan includes a balanced mix of easy running, long runs, threshold workouts, and interval sessions. Workouts are strategically organized to maximize fitness while minimizing unnecessary fatigue and injury risk.

Athletes should be comfortable running consistently before starting the plan and capable of completing regular weekly training. Paces can be adjusted using recent race performances, heart rate, or perceived effort to ensure the plan fits your current fitness level.

Whether your goal is a personal best, breaking a time barrier, or simply running a stronger and more enjoyable half marathon, this plan provides a proven framework to help you get there.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x6
06:20:00 01:30:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
06:20:00 01:30:00

Training Load By Week


Brant Stachel

Fast and Free Coaching

The coach behind Canada's 4th fastest marathoner (2:09) and170+ BQs is now on TrainingPeaks
Science-backed marathon plans trusted by 2:09 to 6:00 marathoners. I'm a USATF Level 3 / Athletics Canada Level 4, and World Athletics Level 5 coach Registered Psychotherapist, and the #1 reviewed coach on TeamRunRun with 125+ five star reviews. I've guided 170+ Boston qualifiers and coached 25 national team athletes. My plans are built on real periodization to help you train smarter, and race faster.


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  • If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More

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