Half Marathon Plan Intermediate - L3
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the training plans in miles or kilometers?
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?
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?
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?
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
Ran this training plan and it most definitely worked. Programming was easy to follow and a lot of fun with some really good challenging days! Now it's time to get under that 1:30:00 for the next one!!!
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!
I purchased the Half Marathon Intermediate Plan level 3 late last year as an early prep for the Sunderland Half Marathon 2025 (with a 1 hr 45 min goal as I have previously done the GNR24 in 1hr 50 mins.)I can say that with consistency and a bit of shuffling around the runs and rest days during the training block I only smashed it and I had it done! Thank you Ben Parkes! Very well recommended! Sporting your racing cap was an added motivation to "Getting it done!" 👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I'm 58 and after last year's Canberra Half Marathon with a finishing time of 1.54 using another training plan, I wanted to do this year's race and see if I could get close to a 1.45 time so I downloaded BP's L3 Half Marathon plan and accompanying strength training guide. Having followed the plan religiously for the first 9 weeks, I then picked up a lower leg injury resulting in almost a week of training and fortunately was then able to get back into running and completed the race in 1.46, or what equated to 4.59/km pace. To be honest, at this point i was just hoping to either beat my previous year's time or get down to 1.50 so my final finishing time really is testiment to a plan that pushes your running the right way without breaking you. Highly recommended and thank you Ben.
I'm on to my third training plan from Ben now, great set up and easy to follow. Paired with the YouTube channel for further motivation!
Helped me take 8 minutes off my best, following four years of unstructured running and wondering why I couldn’t get any faster. Would recommend to anyone, simple and easy to understand and follow. Purchased a plan for my wife who is gearing up for the Great Birmingham run. Thanks Ben!
My fastest half marathon time used to be 1:49:12 which happened to be my very first. I was also 7 kg lighter back then. I am very pleased.
I followed Ben's Half Marathon Plan Intermediate - L3. It prepared me well for the race. I was aiming for sub 1:40 and achieved a big pb today running 1:36:19. The long runs with sections at race pace on tired legs prepared me well, also mentally. The strength routines were a good addition. The weekly volume was a bit high for what I am used to, and some weeks I only managed to do four runs instead of the planned 5. That said, I highly recommend this plan.
Good solid program. Tough at times sticking to the schedule. I was upping my effort in a bid to PB before I'm 50. Wasn't in best shape to start lacking endurance but the different sessions kept me gaining. Mixed it up with sessions offroad and combined strides into hill sprints. Efforts on the long runs really gave a good idea of a realistic pace . Thoroughly enjoyed the hard work and managing to fit it in with life. Cheers Ben. 🍻 Pb 1.35.22
I used this plan to take on my first half marathon in October 2024.
The plan was easy to follow and increased the weekly distances in a manageable way (and the long runs).
I set myself a challenging goal (for me anyway) of going sub 1:40 and managed to better this on the day.
At times it was hard when some runs didn't go quite to plan, but just stick at it.
I would definitely recommend and I can see myself using the other plans in the future.
