16-Week Intermediate Half Marathon Plan

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Smash Your Half Marathon Personal Best

Ready to turn your running goals into your running reality?

You’ve been there before. Standing at that start line, heart pounding, wondering if today’s the day you finally break through. You’ve put in the miles, shown up for training, but somehow that elusive personal best keeps slipping away.

Here’s what’s missing: The right plan with the right structure.

The Half Marathon Personal Best Training Plan

This isn’t another generic program that treats every runner the same. It’s a laser-focused, results-driven plan designed specifically for intermediate runners who are ready to stop settling and start smashing their goals.

Simple. Effective. Proven.

  • โœ… Just 1 page โ€“ no overwhelming complexity
  • โœ… Easy-to-read PDF format
  • โœ… Built-in pacing guide for race day success
  • โœ… Strength workout guide included
  • โœ… Direct access to your coach
  • โŒ No confusing jargon or unnecessary fluff

Everything you need, nothing you don’t.


Is This Plan Right for You?

Perfect if you:

  • Can currently run a 10K in about an hour
  • Want to smash your half marathon personal best
  • Are an intermediate runner ready for structured training
  • Prefer clear, simple guidance over complicated programs
  • Want expert support throughout your training
  • Are committed to following a proven system

You’re not a beginner anymore โ€“ you deserve a plan that respects your experience.


The Science Behind Your Success

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Smart Weekly Structure

6 days of running plus 1 optional strength day. This isn’t random โ€“ it’s the perfect balance of stimulus and recovery for intermediate runners.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Progressive Build-Up

Three weeks of carefully planned mileage increases followed by a strategic easier week. Your body adapts during recovery โ€“ this plan harnesses that.

๐ŸŽฏ Targeted Training

  • 3 Easy Days: Build your aerobic base without burning out
  • 1 Interval Day: Develop speed and VO2 max
  • 1 Tempo Day: Improve lactate threshold and race pace
  • 1 Long Run: Build endurance and mental toughness

๐Ÿ Race-Ready Taper

Two weeks of strategic volume reduction so you arrive at the start line fresh, fast, and ready to fly.


Your Week-by-Week Roadmap

WeekWeekly DistanceWeekly Duration
150km 6h 30min
257km 7h 5min
364km 7h 45min
4 – recovery week50km6h 30min
565km 7h 50min
672km 8h 30min
779km 9h 10min
8 – recovery week58km 7h 10min
980km 9h 15min
1087km 9h 55min
1194km 10h 35min
12 – recovery week66km 8h
1395km 10h 40min
14102km 11h 20min
15 – taper / recovery68km 8h 5min
16 – taper32 km3h 50min

See how every week builds logically toward your goal? That’s the power of structured progression.


Meet Your Coach: Andrew Patterson

The same certified triathlon coach who’s helped countless athletes break through their barriers across multiple distances.

  • Certified Coach with COS Coaching, Singapore
  • Multi-distance competitor from 5Ks to full Ironmans
  • Proven results helping intermediate athletes find their next level
  • Always available for support and guidance

Check him out on Strava or YouTube.


What You’ll Get

Complete Training Package

โœ… 1-page, crystal-clear training plan โ€“ no confusion, just results
โœ… Week-by-week progression with built-in recovery and taper
โœ… Detailed pacing guide for race day execution
โœ… Strength workout guide to bulletproof your running
โœ… Direct email access to Andrew for questions and support throughout your training

The Perfect Balance

Easy enough to follow, sophisticated enough to work.

This plan respects your intelligence as an intermediate runner while giving you the structure you need to break through to your next level.


Your Personal Best Is Waiting

Every training cycle you delay is another season of “what if” instead of “I did it.”

The difference between runners who break through and those who plateau isn’t talent โ€“ it’s having the right plan.

You’ve put in the work to become a decent runner. Now it’s time to reap the rewards with a plan designed specifically for athletes like you.


Ready to Smash Your Personal Best?

Get the Half Marathon Personal Best Training Plan and join the intermediate runners who’ve already discovered what they’re truly capable of.

๐ŸŽฏ Get your training plan now!

Questions? Email Andrew directly at andrew@ironmanhacks.com


“Your personal best isn’t a maybe โ€“ it’s a when. Make it happen this season.”
โ€“ Andrew Patterson, Certified Coach