The half marathon is a fantastic distance and with some guidance in the form of a plan, you can accomplish some big goals!
I've designed the half plans with different goals in mind, based on the number of runs you can commit to each week. Check the comparison chart below to help you choose the right one.
Good luck with your training and of course let me know how you get on!
Don’t let the Elephant in the room scare you - this singlet is So worth it! The quality is exceptional, comfort is TopTier, I’m sure it’ll last a very long time. Very Apple-like presentation too! As most will state the obvious, it barely weights anything at all. It dries out super fast and wicks away the sweat like nothing else! I’ve used it on two runs so far: one Very cold, windy and other Very warm… even in colder conditions, it delivers and eliminates discomfort! The design is unique and is sure to bring out smiles even in grim days! It’s a very easy recommendation, absolute 11/10! 🖤
This plan is excellent, mixes things up to make it interesting, explains everything & leaves no guesswork like some plans do. The pacing chart is great so you know exactly what effort you should be doing. I opted for the strength plan add on which is brilliant. The layout of the plan is great too. Liked it so much I purchased the 50k plan & will get the marathon plan too. Well done guys, very little money well spent.
I just finished the Half Marathon Improver plan with a 1:57:13 chip time at the inaugural Goulburn Half Marathon in NSW Australia. My first half I used the Garmin coach and whilst successful I found it too inflexible with far less understanding and explanation. This improver plan worked well with little changes like putting parkrun every Sat as an integral part of my week, to needing to shuffle whole weeks around to fit in with life. Combined with the you tube videos explaining different paces etc this is a far better option for me.
I am now in a three week recovery and cross training and then I am starting the Level 2 Marathon Plan to help me prepare for my first marathon in Scotland at the Loch Ness Marathon in September. I will just pay attention to the strength components this time.
What I would wish for - some guidance to transition between plans/distances - I am coming off a significantly higher tempo at the end of the half plan to the start of the full plan...whats a good strategy?
Lightweight, well made quality products but most importantly looks great! Definitely go faster running gear 🏃😃 Thank you cards are a great extra touch.
I used this plan and ran a 2:59:03 marathon at the 2025 Cleveland Marathon. Second marathon ever and took 27 minutes off my time from 8 months prior. When I first started the plan the paces were difficult to hit due to the sub 3 being a stretch goal and far from where I was fitness wise. Closer to the middle of the plan I was hitting the paces. Including the pace charts make it so easy to follow and gives you confidence that if you’re hitting the paces as laid out by the plan that you are likely to achieve the goal! The plan is more than worth the few dollar investment for all the time and effort you’ll spend in your build.
I just got this yesterday and took out for 45k training run today. It fits so beautifully - I'm quite tall and it is nice and long and fitted without being restrictive. Didn't rub at all and I felt super comfortable the whole way round my run
Recently got into running and found his YouTube channel I normally stick to adidas as a brand but thought I would support Ben.. I’m so glad I did the hat is so lightweight and comfortable you forget you are even wearing it at times. It’s also extremely stylish it can be used casually and not just on a run, I can not wait to see how much I progress wearing this beaut
Finally a running cap that doesn’t press down my ears, fitting really well for the small-headed and/or hairless runners among us ;) Great materials, nice details, premium finish. Won’t be the last BP item I purchase!
Used this plan for my first half marathon and enjoyed every minute of it. Easy to understand and follow. Trust in the process, and it will get you to your goal. Can highly recommend this to anyone looking to break 2 hours. Thank you, Ben.
33 y/o, signing up for my first half marathon this plan has been great! Informative and easy to follow along to.
I learned how to pace my runs, how much training my body can handle and its so cool to see the improvements!
Was going for a sub 1:35 finish in the gothenburg HM, which in retrospect was maybe pushing it considering I got some pains
like shin splints during the second half of the training block forcing me to adjust the mileage, specially towards the end quite a bit.
Come race day however I felt strong and ready to go. Official time was 1:35.04, (4 measley seconds over my goal lol)
Super happy with the results the plan yielded and looking forward to more running.
Many thanks Ben & Sarah for your content, inspiration and showing us how its done!
