Half Marathon — Level 1

Half Marathon — Level 1 is a 16-week programme for runners who already run consistently and want structured preparation for a half marathon. Preparation is based on time and progresses from general endurance towards more specific sessions for the demands of the race and your goal pace, with gradual increases in duration and reduced-volume weeks for recovery. The long runs increase progressively, while short strides, sessions near threshold and repetitions at faster paces help you become familiar with different intensities. As the race approaches, longer efforts at Goal Half Marathon pace (your target race pace), during the week and in the long runs, help you practise and assess a realistic pace for the distance. The Plan Guide complements your preparation with detailed guidance on managing sessions, race strategy, fuelling and organisation before race day.