Gonna do exactly that in Dec feeling like "as long as I finish, I'm gonna PB YAYYY!" Takes off all the stress. I mean I know I can do a sub-2 hour, I train for a sub-1:50, perhaps even sub 1:45 but honestly If I pull sth and hobble to the finish line I'll still be all smiles.
Agree with you Ben, faster sessions is the key. I always did 2x hills a week, one long, one short and steep . Never followed the 80/20. Mine was more 50/50 😂. I managed 64:14 for a half. Long reps (1k +) too - hated them but they work and I think 10 mile races are great and it’s a shame there are so few .
I miss being able to include hills as part of my training. I moved from Wellington to Levin 6 years ago. Running 10k around the hilly/winding streets of the suburbs of Wellington does wonders for overall fitness. Levin on the other hand is COMPLETELY flat. So I have to rely more on intervals/fartleks and what I grew up knowing as Commando sprints. Jog 50m, sprint 50m (between 2 lamp posts) for the distance of the run. That and spending money in the gym to do hill sessions on a treadmill, which isn't quite the same.
Good things as always, Ben! I used your half marathon plan last year to drop my BP from a 1:43 to a 1:35 in a single training block. I lost some fitness recovering from an ankle injury early this year, but am building back and aiming to break that 1:35 barrier in my next race. Cheers!
Good advice. I would add getting used to heat. Do not only train at cool hours during summer, train at the hottest ones too and you get used to it. Good idea to even wear a bit more clothes during some of the training if you the weather is nice and cool for weeks before and you might get hit by a heatwave in the event.
I will run the cph half in 3 weeks and hope to get under 1:40 hour. My current pb is 1:42 hour. I heard that the course there is very flat, so maybe i can achieve a pb. 🙏 i tried your half marathon training plan for this, but honestly the volume was way to high for me and i had to adjust it a bit for me. But i love the intervall sessions. Intervalls were always something i tried to avoid, but the sessions in your plan, are real fun. 💪🏻 wish you all the best. 🤙🏻
Hey Ben, keep up the amazing work, I recently finished my first marathon 🎉. It was tough but followed your marathon plan and smashed my goal!! Highly recommend your plans.
Speed work, yoga, strength training, and easy runs are in my coach’s recipe. Thank you for all your videos, you are an inspiration. From a fan “on the other side of the pond”. 😂
I used one of bens programmes after failing to go under 1:30:00 twice… completed the programme which was really great and got under 1:25:00. Great programme.
Always so well rounded, comprehensive and explained in an easy going way 🎉 Classic Ben Parkes - thank you! From my perspective the proposed volume seems to be on the high end. But I can understand that it’s both the optimal high end as it’s written in the plans as well as a well rounded guarantee-the-finish-time approach for everyone. But I’ve known lots of runners achieving the respective times with less runs per week and less total volume.
Did my first HF last year after an ACL recovery. Did 1h58 as I normally do a lot of alpine hiking. Now I am looking to beat myself, these insights are super nice! Thanks for all the information, I hope to be able to keep 4:58 min per km. Which at the moment seems crazy to me, but I am training for it. I will definitely apply this info to my training.
I did a 1:49:37 half in April and just used two GU gels. One I brought with me and used in mile 6, and one I picked up at the 8.5 mile station. I have sinus issues on long runs, so I brought 5 hankies with me and dropped 4 of them in the trash cans along the way, so I was shedding weight as I went.
One of my personal favourites is the Northumbria Costal half an amazing race across beaches and coastal paths . This year from Beadnell to Alnmouth not a pb course just a chance to see the much neglected east coast .
Dorney Lake Half in January. They do them regularly throughout the year but the temperature in January helps a lot for a PB if it isn't terribly windy. It's a fast course but very exposed.
The comparison between a 1:30 half and 43mins 10k is the same tempo around 4:18/km pace.. you must mean a 1:35 half right? Anyway perfect timing for this video since im 6 weeks out from my HM!
I just ran a PB this weekend.. 30 seconds faster than my first 2 years ago... 2 years to gain 30 seconds thanks to losing a full year and any progress plus having to come back due to long covid -_-
I am due to do another half marathon in May next year - during this summer I have been running daily 10k in zone 2 to build up running volume. Since my next half marathon is still quite long time away should I build up to 20k long run and maintain it afterwards or what is the best option?
The 1h45-2h level 2 plan is more dedicated towards the 1h45 than the 2. It all depends on how often you run right now, your paces, recovery etc. but I would say the 1h35-1h45 level 3 plan is probably too intense for you currently. I used the 1h45 plan from Global Triathlon Network and ended up with a 1h46. Ben's plan is very similar but slightly more intense so should get you that 1h45 PB if you really put work into it.
I've been trying to do running drills but even after watching videos and such I have no real clue what I'm doing trying it on my own. And all the running clubs have a fairly pricey fee
Ben said a while back when he was injured "focus on what you can do, not what you can't". Things like swimming, bike, elliptical and strength training. Then when it's healed you'll still have retained most fitness and maybe even be stronger in some ways
I don't think a sub 43 minute PB is not going to get you a 1:30 half marathon. You'd have to run two 42:40 10ks twice within your half marathon! I would think you'd have to be under 40 minutes on your 10k at least to get to 1:30.
Its just the pace you need to be hitting to start the training block, not get the sub 1:30 half. By the end of the training block which is 12 weeks away, you'll be hitting the sub 1:30 half.
The first answer explains what is meant in the video. From my personal experience: I didn’t manage to run a 40min for the 10k, but did a 1:29 in the HM.
Easiest way to pr in the half is to run your first one
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You've unlocked the running secret. We should have all have just run a single 5k, 10k, half and full marathon then retired. Guaranteed PBs
Gonna do exactly that in Dec feeling like "as long as I finish, I'm gonna PB YAYYY!" Takes off all the stress. I mean I know I can do a sub-2 hour, I train for a sub-1:50, perhaps even sub 1:45 but honestly If I pull sth and hobble to the finish line I'll still be all smiles.
@@TheWeightliftingTriathlete Hahaha
Agree with you Ben, faster sessions is the key. I always did 2x hills a week, one long, one short and steep . Never followed the 80/20. Mine was more 50/50 😂. I managed 64:14 for a half. Long reps (1k +) too - hated them but they work and I think 10 mile races are great and it’s a shame there are so few .
I miss being able to include hills as part of my training. I moved from Wellington to Levin 6 years ago. Running 10k around the hilly/winding streets of the suburbs of Wellington does wonders for overall fitness.
Levin on the other hand is COMPLETELY flat. So I have to rely more on intervals/fartleks and what I grew up knowing as Commando sprints. Jog 50m, sprint 50m (between 2 lamp posts) for the distance of the run.
That and spending money in the gym to do hill sessions on a treadmill, which isn't quite the same.
Good things as always, Ben! I used your half marathon plan last year to drop my BP from a 1:43 to a 1:35 in a single training block. I lost some fitness recovering from an ankle injury early this year, but am building back and aiming to break that 1:35 barrier in my next race. Cheers!
Wow, awesome job!
Good advice. I would add getting used to heat. Do not only train at cool hours during summer, train at the hottest ones too and you get used to it. Good idea to even wear a bit more clothes during some of the training if you the weather is nice and cool for weeks before and you might get hit by a heatwave in the event.
You're nearly at 200k, have you got a special video planned yet? Great to see your channel growing! 🥳
I will run the cph half in 3 weeks and hope to get under 1:40 hour. My current pb is 1:42 hour. I heard that the course there is very flat, so maybe i can achieve a pb. 🙏 i tried your half marathon training plan for this, but honestly the volume was way to high for me and i had to adjust it a bit for me. But i love the intervall sessions. Intervalls were always something i tried to avoid, but the sessions in your plan, are real fun. 💪🏻 wish you all the best. 🤙🏻
Auckland Half Marathon in November and Sydney Half Marathon in September are awesome races
I did the Wellington Round The Bays half in Feb this year. How does the Auckland course compare?
Waterfront Half in Auckland is even faster!
Hey Ben, keep up the amazing work, I recently finished my first marathon 🎉. It was tough but followed your marathon plan and smashed my goal!! Highly recommend your plans.
Speed work, yoga, strength training, and easy runs are in my coach’s recipe. Thank you for all your videos, you are an inspiration. From a fan “on the other side of the pond”. 😂
I used one of bens programmes after failing to go under 1:30:00 twice… completed the programme which was really great and got under 1:25:00. Great programme.
Just downloaded! I’ve done two marathons but never a half. Aiming for 1:30. Perfect timing Ben. My race is on Dec 1.
Always so well rounded, comprehensive and explained in an easy going way 🎉
Classic Ben Parkes - thank you!
From my perspective the proposed volume seems to be on the high end.
But I can understand that it’s both the optimal high end as it’s written in the plans as well as a well rounded guarantee-the-finish-time approach for everyone.
But I’ve known lots of runners achieving the respective times with less runs per week and less total volume.
Did my first HF last year after an ACL recovery. Did 1h58 as I normally do a lot of alpine hiking. Now I am looking to beat myself, these insights are super nice! Thanks for all the information, I hope to be able to keep 4:58 min per km. Which at the moment seems crazy to me, but I am training for it. I will definitely apply this info to my training.
Great video as always ! Anyway to get these plans over on the garmin watch?
I did a 1:49:37 half in April and just used two GU gels. One I brought with me and used in mile 6, and one I picked up at the 8.5 mile station. I have sinus issues on long runs, so I brought 5 hankies with me and dropped 4 of them in the trash cans along the way, so I was shedding weight as I went.
I am training for my half marathon thanks for the advice.
I am I the middle of a program. I got for chicago marathon , which is on the 13th October The plan is pretty good and simple to follow 👌👌
Santa Rosa marathon / Half marathon. Santa Rosa, CA. Good weather (55-60F and dry race time) Flat and fast, shaved 5 minutes off my PB.
One of my personal favourites is the Northumbria Costal half an amazing race across beaches and coastal paths . This year from Beadnell to Alnmouth not a pb course just a chance to see the much neglected east coast .
Nice one Ben! Guys, coming from the tropics, what should be my running attire late September in UK? Gloves? 😅
Oxford is a good one Ben mate.Got a 1.28 finish there,a P.B
Im running the Great North Run in a few weeks so this is helpful.
Dorney Lake Half in January. They do them regularly throughout the year but the temperature in January helps a lot for a PB if it isn't terribly windy. It's a fast course but very exposed.
Love a Ben Parkes plan used them to get a PB in the half 80:29 and marathon 2:58 need to get myself a 2025 MP plan .
i did my first race last week new PB 5KM 27:30 ( my last PB was 32:00) but i did get new running shoes so that helped alot.
The comparison between a 1:30 half and 43mins 10k is the same tempo around 4:18/km pace.. you must mean a 1:35 half right? Anyway perfect timing for this video since im 6 weeks out from my HM!
Be in a place to train for it I believe.
That makes sense.. you must be right. 🫨
I just ran a PB this weekend.. 30 seconds faster than my first 2 years ago... 2 years to gain 30 seconds thanks to losing a full year and any progress plus having to come back due to long covid -_-
A PB is a PB buddy, congratulations on it!
But you kept going and came back despite your setbacks. Keep up the good work that's the important thing
Great Eastern Run in Peterborough (October) is a good PB course. Fast and flat.
1:44:00 pb last Sunday in 3 days it will be exactly 1 year from my running journey start
Hi Ben. Do you have a maintenance training plan available? Not currently training for an event but still looking for some structure. Thanks!
I generally watch youtube videos x2 speed except Ben Parkes's videos 🤣
Are you doing Ealing?
hi bro.. love from Malaysia. 🤝
I am due to do another half marathon in May next year - during this summer I have been running daily 10k in zone 2 to build up running volume. Since my next half marathon is still quite long time away should I build up to 20k long run and maintain it afterwards or what is the best option?
Ben, you won't be selling long sleeve shirts anymore?
Wouldn't it be better to spread your strides out during your easy run in example a stride every kilometer instead for doing a bunch at the end?
Do both , this is generally my go to during the base stage or just running before any specific training
Hi, if i ran my first half marathon in 1.57 and my goal for next one is 1.45, which plan do I choose 1.35-1.45 or 1.45-2h ?
The 1h45-2h level 2 plan is more dedicated towards the 1h45 than the 2. It all depends on how often you run right now, your paces, recovery etc. but I would say the 1h35-1h45 level 3 plan is probably too intense for you currently.
I used the 1h45 plan from Global Triathlon Network and ended up with a 1h46. Ben's plan is very similar but slightly more intense so should get you that 1h45 PB if you really put work into it.
The 1:35 ... good luck 👍
I thought your Marathon was rapid until I saw this mate! Is your Half time your ‘fastest’ race equivalent?
Just PB’d the GNR. 1:27:20. Following a 5k PB the day before @ 18:24
No fuel,no training and stress fracture😅
Next goal is sub 1:20 half
I've been trying to do running drills but even after watching videos and such I have no real clue what I'm doing trying it on my own. And all the running clubs have a fairly pricey fee
Running clubs and a fee?!there are a lot of free run clubs in different cities
@@itsevelinakp Yea all the ones I see in my town have a membership requirement and they charge a monthly fee for the membership.
How do you define " OLD ?"...old enough to know better...??😂😂
What’s throwing me with the audio sync here? 😂.
”Warm down”??? As if I would do a ”cool up” in the beginning of the run… 😂
Love your videos Ben but I can assure you that 50km per week to run sub 2 is excessive
He said it’s only peak week or 2 in training not the entire training time
Calf strain is ruining my running life…. 😢
Ben said a while back when he was injured "focus on what you can do, not what you can't". Things like swimming, bike, elliptical and strength training. Then when it's healed you'll still have retained most fitness and maybe even be stronger in some ways
@@TheWeightliftingTriathleteit’s a fabulous point. Thank you
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I don't think a sub 43 minute PB is not going to get you a 1:30 half marathon. You'd have to run two 42:40 10ks twice within your half marathon! I would think you'd have to be under 40 minutes on your 10k at least to get to 1:30.
Its just the pace you need to be hitting to start the training block, not get the sub 1:30 half. By the end of the training block which is 12 weeks away, you'll be hitting the sub 1:30 half.
From what I have experienced, running sub 40 is much more difficult
The first answer explains what is meant in the video.
From my personal experience: I didn’t manage to run a 40min for the 10k, but did a 1:29 in the HM.
In terms of difficulty it's 40min 10k, then 1:30 HM, then 20min 5k