A half marathon plan that builds you up properly, then sharpens you.
This block develops your aerobic base before adding threshold and race-pace work, so you reach the start line with real endurance under you. Two quality days a week, easy days kept honest, and a clean taper into race week.
Runners targeting a first half marathon or a PR who want structure and clear pacing.
- ✓16 weeks of periodized daily sessions
- ✓Pace and heart-rate zones for every workout
- ✓Two structured quality sessions weekly + easy aerobic volume
- ✓A taper that brings you in fresh
- ✓Strength and recovery guidance
- ✓Purpose notes on the key workouts
Built on the method of Breno Melo — 12× Boston qualifier.
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What a typical week looks like.
Rest or 30–40 min easy shakeout + mobility
Quality session — intervals at threshold/VO2 with full warm-up and cool-down
Easy aerobic run, conversational pace
Tempo or race-pace work + strides
Rest or easy cross-training + core
Long run with structured pace segments
Easy recovery run or full rest + strength
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