Half Marathon Plan Advanced Plus - L5

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£7⁰⁰ GBP

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Plan Only Plan + Strength Routine

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About this plan

Welcome to the Advanced Plus Half Marathon Plan!

This plan has been designed for anyone targeting a finish time of 1:18-1:25.

Also included in the training plan is:
- a pace chart so you know exactly how fast your runs should be
- a full glossary of terms so you'll always know what to do
- loads of tips each week so you can learn along the way and stay motivated!

Everything you need to get you a half marathon PB and have fun doing it! Come back and let me know how you got on, it's great to hear your stories!

Plan Details / Who is this for?

Ideal for anyone targeting a 1:18 to 1:25 finish time.

The first week is 45 miles / 72km.

The biggest week is 66 miles / 106km.

Six to eight runs each week.

The plan has both miles and kilometres.

12 weeks in length with easy to understand, structured training with time set aside for you to implement your own strength training.

Optional Strength Routine Add On

The 'Plan + Strength Routine' option includes the full plan plus 3 integrated "at home" strength routines with warm up and cool down exercises.

Beginner friendly and easy to follow.

No equipment necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the training plans in miles or kilometers?

We have written the training plans in both miles and kms, both of which are included in the PDF file so you can refer to whichever one suits you.

The pace charts are also in miles and km's too.

How will I receive my plan?

You will receive an email with a link to download your plan straight after purchase.

You can also click a link on the checkout success page.

This will download the PDF file to your computer, tablet or phone.

What format do the training plans come in?

The plans are a downloadable PDF file which you can view on any device or print off.

You will be emailed the link to download your plan.

Please note the plan can only be downloaded a maximum of 5 times.

I feel I am in between two training plans, which one should I go for?

Each plan gives the number of days of training per week, so we’d advise going for the one which best fits in with your current lifestyle and commitments.

Also consider the number of miles or km's for the first week and peak week and compare that figure to where you are currently.

The best success will come from following a plan that is achievable given your lifestyle and current fitness.

Clear and easy to follow

Really well put together simple to follow no matter whether you work in miles or km so no need to calculate across from one to the other.
Everything nicely explained so not confusing whats needed or what the intention of runs are.
2 weeks in an loving getting it done!

Thankyou Ben!

Just wanted to say a massive thanks Ben and his amazing plans. Gave me a lot of confidence on the day for my first HM. Having countless youtube videos of Ben for motivation/inspiration/insights was also a very nice touch. Keep up the good work Ben. Look no further for a solid plan.

Half Marathon PR!

This was the first training plan I'd ever followed and I really enjoyed it. I loved the mix of speed work, easy running and long runs - especially the ones that included work at 'race pace'. Whilst it seemed daunting at first, the moderate increase in mileage and the occasional 'recovery' week meant that my body was able to adapt and I managed to complete every workout and run of the plan! I ended up finishing with a HM time of 83:28, beating my previous PB by over 11 mins!!

Best training plans in the business 👌

This is the third Ben Parkes training plan I will be following, this time for the Scottish half in September. The previous two were absolutely perfect and enabled me to smash my goals for both a 5K and marathon distances. The plans have the right amount of detail and the workload is spread in a way that is manageable and challenging in equal parts.
Having by chance met Ben when he was out running, I can only say he’s a great guy and deserves all the support he gets from us buying his fantastic clothing and plans :)

Half Marathon PB

Hi Ben, really love the training so far. The workouts are great. And so happy to have it miles&km. Would it be possible to get 16week plan for HM. As I am now 14weeks away. I started week 1 , 2weeks ago. And will go back to week 1 after week4.

Photo: Boston Marathon 2021 - 3h05

Pushing the limits

Just started the 4th week of a level 5 HM plan and absolutely loving it. It’s testing me to the absolute limit but is fun as well. Thanks Ben

Got the plan, got a PB :)

Loved the plan, it shook things up more than those I've done in the past, and I managed a PB of 76:28. Happy days!

The program is very useful for me. thank you so much

That just works!

My new HM PB 1:22:45 (previously 1:26:17). Good job Ben! 👍

Good plan😊 Thank you 🙏

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Clear and easy to follow

Thankyou Ben!

Half Marathon PR!

Best training plans in the business 👌

Half Marathon PB

Photo: Boston Marathon 2021 - 3h05

Pushing the limits

Just started the 4th week of a level 5 HM plan and absolutely loving it. It’s testing me to the absolute limit but is fun as well. Thanks Ben

Got the plan, got a PB :)

Loved the plan, it shook things up more than those I've done in the past, and I managed a PB of 76:28. Happy days!

The program is very useful for me. thank you so much

That just works!

My new HM PB 1:22:45 (previously 1:26:17). Good job Ben! 👍

Good plan😊 Thank you 🙏

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Very nice and got noticed

This top is perfect for what I was looking for. When I wore it the first time a person in my running group spotted it was from Ben Parkes too because he also follows the YouTube channel and it matches so well with my novablast 4 baby blue runners.

Excited to try this plan

I used the L3 plan for my last marathon and got a new pb using it - it definitely suited me. I'm very much looking forward to trying this L4 plan. The intensity and mileage is just what I am looking for. Easy to read and follow, with suggested paces. Great value price as well, can't really go wrong.

Green L/S Running Tee

Great looking and feeling top. Wore it on my 10km run and it's a colour that sticks out from the crowd so family members could see me coming.
Also fairly priced with different unique designs to what the rest of the crowd is wearing.
Also loved the personal thank you message from Sheri, Big up to mummzy Ben loved that. Happy to support the business and will purchase again in the near future.

We all need it

Nice and comfortable. Love the pattern. Everyone should’ve at least one in the wardrobe.

100k Success!

I used this plan for my 2024 Javelina Jundred 100k race and completed the race! I felt really well prepared, but not overtrained. I didn't feel like I was dying during the plan's long runs, and was able to recover quickly after each one to start fresh each week. I felt like it was easy to move days around to fit my schedule too, which is helpful! I'm a back-of-the-middle-of-the-pack runner and this worked for me!

Best plan out there!

I have been following Ben for ages on YouTube and always enjoyed his content - he's my absolute favourite channel. Since I was looking for a well-structured training plan for my next marathon the decision was fairly easy :) I am only on week two of the plan, but here are my first thoughts. I enjoy that the plan is manageable and also weaves in strenght training, which I has always been a struggle for me to include into my week. The build up to a higher weekly mileage is slow and you also get deload weeks. I also love about the plan, that it comes with explanations on what to expect in a week and what the focus is. This motivates me. The longruns are structured and have you run easy and marathon pace. This is not only great for getting used to running the race pace on tired legs, but also breaks up a longer distance in chunks and is thus easier on the mind. And lastly the price is great: You get a lot of bang for your buck.

Another happy runner- update

coming back to comment that I used this plan again while training for a 100 mile attempt (part of a 30 hour race). I successfully completed 100 miles (in under 25 hours) and again, my recovery has been fairly smooth. Because I was aiming for higher than 100k, I did all the higher end volumes for runs with a range, and instead of just 10 minute warm up/cool downs, I always did 2 miles warm up/cool down. I would still love to see an actual 100 mile training plan, but all my internet researching said that at that distance the plans don't include significantly more mileage, so I felt okay with this. Thanks Ben, for a well thought out and clearly presented plan!

2 marathons down and smashed expectations

Originally got this plan and followed it to the point (3:45 pacing) for my first marathon where I aimed for a sub 4 marathon. It didn't go to plan (5:25!) but it was definitely not due to the plan. I signed up for another marathon 10 weeks after and jumped straight into the plan with some modifications. This time with a 3:44 marathon time. Way better than I could ever have hoped.
Two weeks prior to the marathon this plan also led me to a half marathon PB of 1:42 with a 12 min PB improvement.

The good:
* Great variation in the plan and it pushes you, but at the time time doesn't go too hard.
* Good exercises
* Super easy to read
* Nice encouraging messages.

What could be improved.
* I found the taper having too much volume. At the start line of the first marathon I was exhausted, but at the second time I had about 20km weeks before and during the week just 10km. This was much more appropriate and felt much more rested.
* A bit more guidance on how to modify the plan if needed. When it goes from 3 runs per week to 4 i found it hard to change rythms. An advice on how to accommodate the volume the best way possible to fit 3x would be nice. E.g. combine if needed run 1 and 3. Or alternative suggest other things like replace this run with 1h of biking in zone 2.

In the bigger perspective its the best plan i have tried, and will now buy his half marathon plan to nail the races in 2025.

Got me a 4minute PB

This is the first time I used an actual plan, and was pleased with how clear it was to follow and sticking with the pace zones in training was new to me. The training block paid off and I went from 3:24 in Paris(flat) to 3:20(hilly) in Dublin. Biggest difference was the strength I felt so the whole experience was more enjoyable at the end. Would highly recommend

Amazing

I used Ben Parkes’ Level 3 Half Marathon Plan aiming for a 1:35 finish, which was right at the edge of my abilities. The 12-week plan was fantastic—well-structured, easy to follow, and challenging in all the right ways. There were tough days, but sticking to the prescribed paces paid off. Race day was demanding, but I managed to hit my goal and had an amazing result. Big thanks to Ben and the team for creating such a great plan! I’ve just downloaded the Level 4 Half Marathon Plan for my next attempt!