Built for runners chasing a big half marathon PB. 12 weeks, 6 runs a week, built on the proven methods of Renato Canova and Jack Daniels and written by Gene Convery – 20+ years coaching runners, former elite triathlete and qualified endurance sports nutritionist.
WHO IT'S FOR
Experienced runners currently running 55–65km a week, comfortable with an 18km long run and used to interval training.
WHAT YOU GET
• BONUS: a 30-min 1:1 'Ask Me Anything' call with Gene, to use once at any point during your plan
• 12 weeks: General → Fundamental → Race-Specific → taper
• Canova-style specific work: 10 x 1km alternations, 3 x 5km specific endurance, half marathon pace reps and long runs finishing with up to 8km at race effort
• Daniels-style threshold cruise intervals, tempo runs and VO2 intervals
• Mid-week medium-long runs and recovery runs to build durability
• Every run structured by heart rate (% of LTHR) so it scales to you and syncs to compatible watches
• Fitness test in week 1 and week 8 to set and update your zones
• Strength, mobility and foot & ankle sessions
• A deload week every 4th week
• Notes explaining every phase, plus taper, fuelling and race-week strategy
• Peak week ~106km, longest run 26km
EQUIPMENT
GPS watch and heart rate monitor (chest strap recommended). Access to a hill, a track or flat loop, and a gym.
INCLUDES A 30-MIN 1:1 CALL WITH GENE
One 30-minute 'Ask Me Anything' call to use once, any time during your plan – training, racing, fuelling, niggles. Bought this plan? Start here: geneconvery.com/plans/welcome — register your plan to unlock your free 30-minute call with me, your threshold-test guide, and coaching tips as you go.
PRICE: US$39 (approx. A$56 – TrainingPeaks charges in USD and your bank converts at checkout)
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