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Hal Higdon — Half Marathon Intermediate 1

A step up from Novice: adds pace runs and longer long runs for runners who want to race the half, not just finish it.

Duration
12 weeks
Frequency
5 days / week
Time / week
4.5–6 hrs
Intensity
Moderate
Start if you can…
You're running ~20 mpw with some long-run experience
Builds up to
12-mile long run + race-pace runs

Best for

  • Chasing a half-marathon PR
  • Runners with a season or two behind them
  • Those ready for 5 days/week

Why the community recommends this

The natural next step after Novice — same trustworthy structure, with race-pace work that translates current fitness into a faster finish.

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How the plan is structured

Strengths

  • +Genuinely prepares you to race
  • +Still simple and well-structured

Trade-offs

  • Bigger time commitment
  • Needs a real base before week 1
View the full Hal Higdon — Half Marathon Intermediate 1 schedule at Hal Higdon

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