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Half Marathon Plan Advanced Plus - L5

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£700 GBP
Plan

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. 

Customer Reviews

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M.D. (AU)
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!!

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Andy Painting (GB)
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 :)

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Andrew Bellamy (CA)
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

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Paul Barnes (GB)
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

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Nik Darlington (GB)
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!

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Erkan Öz (TR)

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

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Ondrej Havlik (CZ)
That just works!

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

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JP (UA)

Good plan😊 Thank you 🙏

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Rein De Block (BE)
Another PR

This is my second plan from Ben in a year. First I got my 10k PR done, now it was time to get under 1u25 in the Half Marathon. It's insane how good this plan works. I finished in 1u21 and did 6(!) minutes from my previous PR which a ran just 6 months ago. Wearing a Ben Parkes hat, of course helped me as well. ;-) Next up: Marathon sub 3 plan! #gettingitdone

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Aaron Willis (GB)
L5 half marathon training plan

I've just finished week 1 of the program and I'm very pleased. A great guide and easy to follow. My race is off-road and I mix it up with club runs so I can't follow it too the letter but thats fine. Anyone who asks about training programs I also recommend Ben Parkes.

Customer Reviews

Based on 32 reviews
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(32)
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M.D. (AU)
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!!

A
Andy Painting (GB)
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 :)

A
Andrew Bellamy (CA)
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

P
Paul Barnes (GB)
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

N
Nik Darlington (GB)
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!

E
Erkan Öz (TR)

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

O
Ondrej Havlik (CZ)
That just works!

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

J
JP (UA)

Good plan😊 Thank you 🙏

R
Rein De Block (BE)
Another PR

This is my second plan from Ben in a year. First I got my 10k PR done, now it was time to get under 1u25 in the Half Marathon. It's insane how good this plan works. I finished in 1u21 and did 6(!) minutes from my previous PR which a ran just 6 months ago. Wearing a Ben Parkes hat, of course helped me as well. ;-) Next up: Marathon sub 3 plan! #gettingitdone

A
Aaron Willis (GB)
L5 half marathon training plan

I've just finished week 1 of the program and I'm very pleased. A great guide and easy to follow. My race is off-road and I mix it up with club runs so I can't follow it too the letter but thats fine. Anyone who asks about training programs I also recommend Ben Parkes.

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Welcome to the Advanced Plus Half Marathon Plan!

(Optional) Add-on: Integrated Strength Training:

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!

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