Half Marathon Training Plan Discussion: Workouts, Volume, Modulation, and Speed Endurance

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[@andywright7425]

Thanks for all the motivation and excellent videos. I started running (again) at the start of lockdown here in England. When I restarted I couldn’t run a kilometre without stopping and being out of breath as I’d managed to rather let myself go. Consistent running and following advice like yours has seen me lose 80lbs and last weekend run a 1:28 half marathon which I’d never have thought possible 6 months ago. Thanks for putting everything out there and good luck!

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

AMAZING!!!! Thank you for sharing your story.

[@jackpenfold7067]

Great work Andy, also here in England on the South Coast 👋

[@jackpenfold7067]

@@discobobsdrone6292 Hahah me too but near South West, I'm near Portsmouth!

[@andywright7425]

@@SethJamesDeMoor Thanks. Your blog has become part of my routine. Inspiring me to getting laced up and keep going with great advice from a top guy.

[@bobbob9364]

How did u manage 1 hr 28

[@hahavans]

Seth finally admits he's a savage with some of his long runs

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

: )

[@mattloughman]

QD: 10 days to two weeks out from race day . Warm-up 1 mile + drills, then 2 x 5 mile repeats at half marathons pace. 1 mile easy running b/w sets, then cool down. Did this last year before a big race and PR’d by about 3 minutes. Very few other “true workouts “ done in the training block just easy runs and long runs

[@RunwithBrad]

One of my goals this year was to run a 1/2 under 2 hrs. Kipchogee style 😜

[@connorgraham6940]

Trying to break 60 minutes? That’s a huge goal bro!

[@RunwithBrad]

@@connorgraham6940 120 mins is two hours, no way i could do that in 60 minutes

[@joshuaking1194]

Good luck mate! Thats my 2 year plan 🤣

[@RunwithBrad]

@@joshuaking1194 Thanks Josh, subscribe and maybe you'll witness me do it!!

[@wnsbug]

half of Kipchoge's speed is still so damn fast! I can barely run 5k at that

[@wyleycoyote21]

I absolutely love your blog, you are so inspiring. Got me to turn that door knob a few days ago when I wasn't motivated to run. I am looking to run my first half marathon this year. I am super excited and nervous. Thank you for sharing a little bit of your life with us

[@chipg6446]

Love your thoroughness and analytical process that you do a great job explaining. Thank you

[@jimnosuchinsky8807]

Yes, training for a fall half marathon if such a thing exists this fall. As a senior runner racer I've had injuries due to my intense training - I found and read training books after blowing out my left I T Band in 2018 by Jeff Galloway who wrote on the importance of rest days between training (he also stresses his run/walk program which also helped me recover). His training program helped me recover after almost a year out for a half and knocked ten mins off my previous half time (even though this course was more difficult than the previous flat course). Summing, you are doing it right with your intensity and it's gradual increases - I only hope you are able to find a half to put your training to work, best wishes.

[@Ocean_Baseball]

Jeff's training plans really helped me get started in running with his 5k and 10k training plan.

[@cobanich]

Just to let you know Seth, i’m back to this video because i love to learn from you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🫶🏻

[@ElNegrosexy]

Good morning I was so looking forward to the Miami half marathon because it was going to be a very personal accomplishment for me in running my very first 1/2 marathon and if I was lucking to get to meet you until I got the news that it was cancelled due to the COVID situation what a bummer. I will continue to train as usual for any last minute changes. May I ask what's the title of that book your using for reference.

[@GoogleAccount-oe8cc]

I admire your meticulous planning and perseverance. 👏👏👏

[@georgearthur3232]

Great video today Seth really enjoyed it well done 👍🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[@jono2154]

Look forward to seeing the training. Excited for you to run fast Seth!! In the words of Ricky Bobby, "I wannna go fast!"

[@DanRuns]

Thanks for sharing more of your wisdom on this topic!

[@sammacneil7790]

Another great video Seth! Its such a crucial part of long distance running is having a good solid training plan in place. Its also so key to be able to change as you go through and be able to be compatible with whatever hits you such as injuries, illnesses, weather, races etc. Best advice is definitely to have short and long term goals to keep you motivated and use races not only to race but as platforms to see where your performance is. 1:09 for half Seth good luck thats such a tough time to hit. Ive not managed a 1:09 yet my best is 1:14 so good luck buddy.

[@jamesotto7884]

Loving the talking vlogs! QD: as you eluded to track sessions weekly all the way through the block helped me with half distance. Also picking you race shoes early and especially when running the paces you are suggesting doing a bit more in those chosen shoes throughout the block. Getting you leg fibres in tune with the intricacies of the particular "chosen shoe" may just make the difference. Also again with the low times your striving for think of psychological training - im sure theres loads out there.

[@motivationtheoryrunning]

Rest is as important as training, I push this a lot on my channel and am glad to see you doing this for people to see. Onward and Upward!

[@JonsConsciousLife]

QD: Currently training for a sub 1:40 half. One of my fave workouts near peak of plan is 3 x 5k @ Goal Pace w/ 1k jog recovery. The last rep I will treat as the end of the race simulation (if I’m feeling good) and pick it up in the last mile for a fast finish.

[@JonsConsciousLife]

My previous attempt at this time was last summer and I was probably in 1:37 shape, but got injured 10 days before the race. Did not manage that injury well and am now just trying it again over a year later.

[@kierenkd]

I think you'd get better results with shorter, faster intervals, like 1K. It sounds like you are working on increasing threshold, so 5k @ race pace won't be enough of a training stimulus but leave you tired for other sessions

[@SamWynne]

I’m coming up on my marathon in December and part of my training block is a new PR at half marathon here in a couple weeks. Perfect timing as always Seth!

[@jono2154]

Training and focusing on half marathon for the next two years. Love the half ;)

[@meznine44]

Strides after easy days done routinely go a long way towards improving speed and turnover as well.

[@SeeChadRun]

I did strides today after my interval workout. It's always nice to really pick up the pace and reminds me of my high school sprinting days!

[@meznine44]

@@SeeChadRun I had some great successes as short as 5k on mileage tempos and strides. Cheers!

[@izaacgonzalez2178]

Dang Seth, thanks so much for making this video!

[@ricardovega6430]

Planning a half marathon in February so I’m going to be following your training closely to get some tips and motivation!

[@domm.5936]

QD: Run my first half last month. In the last 4-5 weeks of my training I was doing a goal pace run with an added fast finish for 3 kms (at 10k pace). This gave me the experience & confidence to know that I could finish strong. These workouts were never more than 13-15km (with WU & WD) but overall I averaged my goal pace, which told me I didn't need to try and run consistent splits to achieve my target time. On the day I pulled off a fast finish and came in 1.5 mins under my goal time so was very satisfied.

[@callumstarling42]

Looking forward to seeing the final plan and the workouts therein!

[@peytonhoyal8002]

Key Sessions Between 1:09.14 and 1:08.13 HM PRs, Over Six Weeks 20K @ 85-90% of HM Pace + 5K of 1:00 Fast, 1:00 Steady 6x Mile @ 100-105% HM Pace w/ 90sec Recovery + 20x 30/30sec Fartlek 8x 1K @ 100%, 1K @ 80% of HMP Alternations No other racing between HMs. Averaged 80-90mpw. Included fartlek, hill circuits, general long run, and a few track sessions in the mix, as well.

[@Cuguron]

@Seth Thanks for your insight about half marathon training. I will actually race a HM on Sunday (2 days from now). 7 Months after cruciate ligament and meniscus surgery, I started training 12 weeks afters surgery with walks and 2K jogs. Built the volume really slowly and carefully and had a specific preparation the last 8 weeks before the race, but with no more than 40K per week, my longest run was 22K (5:20/K) and I had a really good key session of 13,5K @ goal race pace (4:44/K) + a 5K Time Trial of 19:51 (PR). Given the short prep time and the relatively short time since the surgery, I will be really happy with a 1:40 HM, maybe a little under that time. By the way, this will be my first HM race ever @ 32 years old. Greetings from Germany!

[@Cuguron]

Update: Came in at 1:36:57 for the HM. Really really happy with this!

[@jasoncaporale6470]

QD: the canova special (fartlek) you run a shorter hard pickup 1 to 2 minutes @ 5k to 3k pace and then a longer moderate or float pickup 3 to 4 minutes @ HM pace. This workout is great because it trains the body to recover from a hard effort at your HM race pace. You can do it a few times in a training block. The goal is to increase the hard effort and decrease the float or moderate effort.

[@ThatRunningGuy]

Some great work and sessions in there💪

[@scp025]

QD: Weekly tempos at HM goal pace starting at 4 miles and ending at 9 miles two weeks before race day! Gets your body locked solid into that pace.

[@MartinH_-_-_1]

QD: I followed a Pfitzinger plan for my last half marathon. One of the workouts was 12 miles progressive. Starting at a steady pace and increasing so the last 3 miles are at GRP. This gives experience running GRP on slightly fatigued legs. I did mine in jumps. 3 miles then speed up, ended up at GRP. Felt good. Next half is the Cardiff half marathon at the end of march.

[@adamede9316]

Do u reckon Cardiff will still be on cuz covid cases are quite high there right? Also progression runs are class and definitely help

[@MartinH_-_-_1]

@@adamede9316 honestly no. But I'm signed up at the moment. I'll pivot to a smaller local half when it cancels.

[@adamede9316]

@@MartinH_-_-_1 hopefully its still on for u man but good thing ya got a back up

[@davidmcnamara7749]

Ran a few half’s, mostly targeting race pace once per week up to 7 miles later in the block, plus 1 speed session and a long run. Moved from 1.26 half down to 1.14 over the past few years and have been stuck there for about 1.5 years, no running background before. However I have gradually increased my miles by around 10 per week over the past few months, dropped 1 session and put much more focus on my long run. Things like 4 miles on and off (off still 20s above) marathon pace for 20 miles. I also did a 16 x 1k float session 8k around or just below half pace with the float 8k just above marathon pace... couldn’t believe it but I ran 1.11 in a time trial a few week back and felt so strong. Convinced the long float session made a difference compared to all out intervals with rest. 37 years old. Good luck with your training block!

[@Theninjaonthemountains]

great training tips!

[@mawganandrew6136]

Registered for the big vitality half marathon in London on the 25th of april. I like the longer tempo runs for workouts personally but the speed workouts are also key.

[@gravesand7]

Just finished running the ATH HALF!! Here in Athens, GA set a pr of 1:44! 😝 love the videos Seth!!

[@Simon8ken103]

Very good timing for me, I was trail marathon training during the summer and completed my race in September. My next plan is to work on my road half marathon time during the latter part of 2020, so seeing your training will be very helpful.

[@davidgross7972]

This is interesting and perfect timing for me as I have registered for a virtual half marathon on Feb. 7 or so, with training block planned to start Oct. 19! This is my first, not counting a 25k trail run a year ago, so my goal is a modest 2.5 hours, 7 min/km pace or so. :)

[@BanjoStu]

QD: a good workout I always used for the marathon and I think really got my speed endurance up: Double day of 2 mile warm up, 5 mile tempo @ 5.30-5.40 min/mile, 2 mile cool down, once AM and once PM. Never used it for HM training but could be adapted to slightly shorter and faster tempo.

[@claudiopacheco3422]

Hi, Seth! Once again, congrats on a great work! May I give you a suggestion? It's been almost 2 years since you did the vlog about running books. I've seen that you're reading new ones now to help you with your training plan. So... how about a vlog about "best running training books"? I'm sure DGR would love your take on that! All the best!!!

[@ethanpedersen8915]

I second this! a vlog on running and training books would be great

[@googleboughtmee]

You probably edited a bunch out of that HM plan talk to keep the video a good length, but I could have listened to that for ages! Great insight

[@MagicalCurrent]

QD: 10" WU + 25x1 On/ 1 Float + 10" CD Super solid workout and gives huge confidence in any surges that happen during the race

[@jackdefreitasjr2981]

Seth, love your vlogs. Just wanted to throw something out there. There is a half marathon trail run in Pueblo, CO on Dec. 5th. Sounds like it is a flat course on a river trail. Some pavement in spots. Just a thought for a long speed run in the middle of the training block.

[@TheFODRunner]

QD - final big workout for me was 4 x 2 miles ( 8 miles worth of work ) at goal pace 12 days out or 12 x 1k at goal pace 12 days out have both worked amazingly for me in the past

[@florianarnold6664]

That's exactly the kind of workouts I did to sharpening up for next Sunday - > TCS Amsterdam Halfmarathon (virtual)... Hope to go under 1:20h

[@JonsConsciousLife]

Yes Andy, you have had some success for sure! 😎

[@TheFODRunner]

@@florianarnold6664 good luck!

[@TheFODRunner]

@@JonsConsciousLife cheers mate 👌

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

EXCELLENT! Thanks Andy for chiming in. I admire your consistent racing sir.

[@BigJohnMcCarthy1]

Good morning DGR family

[@corbinlehn3960]

Running the Good Life Halfsy in Lincon, NE. November 1st! Coming after my first legit training block since college 3 years ago.

[@mwmstals]

I am a big fan of 3x2mi or 4x2mi Tempo runs. They are tough but a great way to work on aerobic and anaerobic capacity at the same time. Great video Seth, i really like to see the build up of a training block. My 2 week break starts today after my race got cancelled 10 days out from race day. Will do base building rest of the year and some work with a metronome, my spm are bad. After that i have 13 wks until next spring HM. So very eager to learn from your training block.

[@MrEric295]

From racing OCR for a number of years I am pivoting to having the Toronto Half Marathon as my A race for 2021. I will still have 5 races in ocr 5, 10 & 21km. Its all about shifting to keep you excited. Enjoy the journey

[@jerameycase6463]

Seth, i think you're a great influence and role model in the running community. i am not at the same athletic ability as you but i take bits from what you say and do and let that influence my workouts and my discipline. i do have some questions for you if you have the time... first: what does DGR stand for? i like to think im part of your fanbase as i have been watching for well over a year and subscribed for almost as long haha. additionally i want to say i love episodes like this but i often wonder your references. would you care to dive into that one day? i have several of shelves of books to help with a multitude of problem solving but my running/endurance section is a bit skinny. thanks again for all that you do! come run in chattanooga tennessee sometime! this area will blow you away!

[@ivanbarcot3827]

QD: 4×5 km repeats, 3×4 km repeats, 6×1 km repeats, 8-14 km threshold runs, 200 and 400 m repeats (all these workouts near race pace and 200 and 400 m repeats even above race pace)

[@laurenjenkins3052]

I’m signed for my very first half marathon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana! Perfectly flat course @ sea level.

[@joyridaz]

Walking the fine line!

[@fredrikd1536]

QD: 3 weeks out from the race so don't know how it's gonna go but. I like non-rest intervals or flowing intervals (unsure of the english term): Say 1 mile at HM-pace and 0,5 mile at slower than that but not easy jog X as many times as desired. Or pyramid intervals for the same principle going at 10K pace at times. F.X: slower than marathon - HM - 10K - HM - Slower x 3 Would probably integrate more progressive runs / long runs for mye next HM. - - - I think you have nailed the spesificity apporach of the HM from your starting point with a very solid (!) aerobic base. Update: HM went well, 1:28 with a lot of gas in the tank at the end. Race was canceled 2 days prior to the race day so had to do a solo virtual run :(

[@Ian-oi2pe]

Signed up last night to the London Vitality Big Half next April.

[@vincentvenieris2185]

Morning kids!!!

[@jeffealey8242]

Hi Seth, There is the West Coast half marathon December 20th in Sarasota Florida, at Nathen Benderson park, I work at the park.

[@gomle]

I love a "on/off" fartlek. 1k on (90% race pace) and 1k off (75% race pace) for 13.1 miles. Or 25x400m for speed at 5k tempo with 30 sec rest. 10-12x 1k at threshold pace with 1 min rest or 400m jog. Hill reps is also a good way to build strenght and speed. f eks 2x15x200m

[@Ameerkat]

Nic David..subscribed Quick question what’s you fav shoe brand

[@paddywiggle]

My goal is an official 1:21 in the half. Thanks for the videos Seth. Convenient that you’re going for a fast half m too!

[@wesleyjacobsjr4001]

I plan on running the Myrtle Beach Half marathon next year

[@juderischpater471]

For me, there's no better workout than a hard, progressive 25k with the final 5k around your threshold pace. Good luck Seth, we believe in you!

[@Allride_]

Yes I am on a Trainingplan for my first ever half marathon but that's only half way to my 2021 goal. I'd like to finish a full marathon (probably in may) 2021. My finishing time doesn't matter yet. For a beginner like me the garmin Trainingplans are just fine. Really enjoy following one of them at the moment.

[@Ocean_Baseball]

I'm in week 7 of my 16 week plan for a hm. Lots of speed work. 800m intervals, 20 sec cadans sprints, progressive runs going from easy pace to race pace to this is just silly. Only one long run a week at two hours. Most of the time around one hour of running a day. Also three times a week to the gym for exercises

[@QronoZ713]

QD: I think it's nice to do some kms at faster than HM pace. For me, ot makes you feel comfortable at that slower, race pace.

[@rossfripp4503]

One of my more memorable HM workouts was - 2 miles warm up, plenty of drills/dynamic stretches finishing with some strides. 3.5 miles at lactate threshold, 3mins recovery, 3x1 mile at 10km pace off 1min recovery, then 3mins recovery followed by 2x1km at 5km pace off 1min recovery, 3mins recovery then 2x600m at 3km pace off 1min recovery, 3mins recovery then 4x200m at 1500m pace off 30secs recovery. Warm down. The overall mileage wasn't far off a HM but all of it was above HM pace. Solid workout that one!

[@lostilein]

Definitely Negative Splits and alot of long chill runs that's what helped me.

[@brokenfreddy1262]

I have found that racing 5k or 10k every week and then hit a 1/2 marathon about once a month has been a schedule that works for me..in between I follow the maffetone method..the 5k and 10k trains you for speed pacing and finishing with a good kick..for a 1/2 the best is to have a pace you can endure, then mentally switch to a 5k pace kick to finish it out..the shorter races keep you honest with your speed training instead of just a watch or feel..seems like the competition adds more fun/excitement..otherwise training gets boring..nothing is as good as a feeling of accomplishment (or trying) to pass another racer at the line ..and most of them like it as well..otherwise it's just wearing out shoe rubber..LOL

[@komorebi_5549]

I like your approach to intensity vs quantity for the shorter races. I hear about the 80/20 rule and I think that could be pushed further especially when trying to work on speed. Also will you be doing more explosive and quick stuff in the gym as opposed to the sled?

[@mikecreeth]

I'm going straight from a 5k training block (now) into a half marathon training block (in 2 weeks). For the last year, I've been focusing more on distance and volume, and trail runs. Since I've switched it up to speed training, I've made more progress in the last 6 weeks than I have in the 6 months before that. I did a 10 mile training run last weekend 14 seconds per mile faster than the HM PR I set last December, and 4 seconds faster than 10k race pace from last summer.

[@stevekeim9468]

6x600 hard with 200 jog between, keep it rolling continuously. 4x 4 minutes up steep hill hard jog down recovery.

[@michaelwhiting5141]

QD: I like to go slightly under the traditional volume for the big HM sessions (but maybe that's just my body). One that I've found that gives good bang for buck is 15min tempo (1/2 mara effort), then 3xmile at 10k effort and another 15min tempo. 3mins slow jog btw the 'sets' and 90-120sec btw the miles. Would do that 2-3 weeks out.

[@Nash1KA]

QD: Training for the Dorney Lake Half-marathon on November the 22nd here in the UK. Aiming for 1:16! Cautiously optimistic it’ll go ahead!

[@1989Matthijs]

QD: for the halfmarathon distance i did a max training week of 75km. 1 longrun, 1 interval on the track incl. Form drils, 1 easy day, 2 fartlek days. I think you don't nead to puch your self to to far on the longruns. Definetly not past 21k. Insted focus more on quality speed work and good recovery. I did 1 halfmarathon 1.5jears a go in 1:24:50 and are now training to drop that time down to sub 1:20 Loving the vlog seth keep them comming 😉

[@DoulosDesigner]

Looking at the Gasparilla Half in late February in Tampa, FL - fingers crossed it has not be canceled (yet)!

[@matthewdavies6470]

4x2miles at race pace. 90seconds - 2 mins recovery. I've used it 2-3 weeks out mid week form the goal race. Really good for getting time at race pace.

[@baltsu]

QD: 10 k races or time trials. When I do well there, then I know that I can run the first half of the HM feeling like that I have the handbreak on.

[@fawazghali]

How often or how many?

[@qurtix]

QD: aerobic base training and in the last couple of weeks focussing on speed. Ran a 1:19 a couple of weeks ago in a HM.

[@chillibb]

Hi Seth, thanks for your sharing of your training plan for the half marathon. I'm just an average runner who began running 3 months ago, with an original 5k time of 30mins dropping to 22mins (for some reasons, with the help of Nike Tempo Next% shoes which you don't have a loving for!). So a month ago I set a personal goal to try to hit a sub20 5k, but found that 21 mins was the best I could do so far. So one thing I did was breaking down 5k into 5 x 1km at the 4min/km pace. To me the training wasn't suitable to me at all, because for each of the 1km interval run, I felt like I was using a different running form/way to reach that pace, and my heartrate easily goes to 90% of max on my 2nd or 3rd interval onwards. (Again to me) this kind of interval training was not helpful because it didn't help me in swallowing the 4min/km pace comfortably in one go for 5km. So what I later did and have been doing recently is that I've started to use the treadmill run to help me reach that pace. At the very first 10 minutes, I would start slowly at a 10km/hr pace (6min/km equivalent), then slowly increased by 0.5km, each time, until it goes to 15km/hr pace (4min/km equivalent). I felt that way my endurance muscles much easier to accept 15km/hr pace and recently I'm able to hold that pace for a full 20 mins (instead of triggering my fast muscles or my anaerobic 90% max heartrate which I know is not a sustainable way to do the 5km). As I said earlier, I was not into running until recently so I wish I have had followed your videos earlier and know more about all the great works you have been doing. I think each person has his own way of training to his best, and I believe you have had many useful past experiences that allow you to build on that! Hope we all stay away from all injuries (worst thing is what Bekele unfortunately faced right before the London Marathon!)

[@wastelander1015]

QOD: my key for my best half marathon was steady 1k repeats. For example: 10x1k all for 3:30 with 2 and a half minutes rest inbetween. One of the hardest workouts i ever did. It helps with "disciplining" the body for a constant high intensity pace.

[@SeeChadRun]

I just started training specifically for a half marathon. I've been maintaining about 70 miles a week and I'm curious, as was alluded to in the video, to know what my potential pace can be for the half marathon distance. It's not a matter of being able to finish it but finish it with my fastest possible time. I'm currently targeting 6:15 per mile and I planned out a 6-week training plan to hopefully achieve that. The race will be Salt Lake City's Thankful13 on Thanksgiving Day (might be virtual, or in person). I'll actually be publishing a weekly video series on my channel too!

[@kimwrinkle100]

QD: 20-mile runs w/ 5 X 10 minutes @half marathon goal pace (5 minutes steady...not jogging...between each. Ran 1:08:45 for the Philly Half Marathon in 1985.

[@joshuaestrada1449]

QD: 4x2mi @ HM w/2min rest. 3x3mi @ HM w/3min rest. 5-6mi tempos @ HM. 10-15x1K @ 10K w/1:30 rest. Mixing LR’s every week b/w progression, moderate from the beginning, and some M paced work in the LR. Running more than 6mi at once at HMP solo is a big effort, especially when you’re running 100+mpw. Same is true of getting 12mi worth of intervals @ HM (I.e. 4x3mi @ HM). I believed there’s dimishing returns returns with workouts like the last two mentioned.

[@cydrickbrady1882]

A good workout that I liked doing was a Fartlek doing half a mile at goal race pace than 1 mile recovery. This was for a 5k but by increasing the distance in each interval. This is good to help get use to running at goal race pace. This workout was given to me by my friends dad who is a us marathon Olympic qualifier

[@omgiheartpie]

Something I haven't seen addressed (at least so far in the video) is what your 5/10k ability are gonna have to be. If you want to average 3:02/k for 21k, you'd likely have to be able to run 14:2x and 29:40. Your endurance is amazing, but is 15 weeks enough to get that kind of speed since yo haven't hit the fast stuff for a long time? Either way, I'm rooting for you: glad you're doing it, the fast stuff is awesome!

[@yuckmarfacitrow2158]

Hi Seth (or any one with this info), what running books would you suggest to build a training plan?

[@MohammedIbrahim-ve7qz]

i am a junior in HS and i plain to run a 15:30 5km tomorrow at my cross country meet i've been training 7 months for this day (i have done sum races here and there but not max effort). and i plan on doing a half marathon in january with the hopes of running a 1:12-1:13 (who knows maybe faster because it's a long way away and i'm still in XC season)

[@mr.schoko8032]

QD: I like 2k repeats at HM race pace (at least 3 repetitions) as a HM workout. It gives me confidence that I can run my goal pace

[@coreyjoyner1372]

qd: running a half on saturday. Broke off my marathon plan 13 weeks in to it to do this half with 4 weeks of more half specific workouts. Shooting for the sub 90! Prev best was 1:43 last december. Should be fun.

[@cadupradoo]

HI Seth! Saw some takes you reading and marking some books about training plans! I wanted to start my own with some study. Which books for such thing do you recommend?

[@juliangomez2410]

gasparilla half marathon is at mid feburary in tampa florida if you are interested in a race at sea level

[@trbeyond]

QD: progression 4 x (8 min slightly faster than goal pace with 2 min walking recovery; a week or 10 days later 4 x (10 min slightly faster than goal pace with 2 min walking recovery; a week or 10 days later (2 weeks out from race) 4 x (12 min slightly faster than race pace w 3 min walking recovery).

[@timobrien256]

QD: I am with you...I ran the half off of marathon training. If I was to approach the fast half only, I would back off the overall mileage and work on speed. If you can run a fast mile you can run a fast 5k you can run a fast 10k you can run a fast half....so work on building your mile speed into a fast 5k. If you can nail a 14:15 to 14:30 5k you will hit your half marathon time.....you are already carrying the distance to hold it

[@jennieyang3176]

Hey Seth when’s the marathon racing shoe matrix coming out?

[@bwsinfonia13]

Never ran a race before, but going to attempt the Run Colfax Marathon in Denver.

[@bwsinfonia13]

Currently running 9:00, miles up to 10 miles, will start 13 mile long run next week.

[@raghuhariharan]

QD: Saw a suggestion for a predictor workout of 3x4K @ slightly faster than HMGP with 1K recovery @ 10% slower than HMGP. For me this means taking my repeats at ~7:00 and my repeats at 7:45. Excited to give this a shot in 2 weeks to gauge fitness.

[@marielledevaal6029]

Unfortunately i have a not planned rest at the moment because I'm coughing I have to take a Covid test tomorrow. Therefore I have to stay inside from last Wednesday until the results are back. I am not sick so I don't think I have Covid so i hope my results are in on sunday so I can go for a nice long run to celebrate.

[@pierreduzan6992]

There are a lot of trainings that are relevant, and helpful... For me the ultimate training is inspired by cycling training called Jimenez. 1 minute at maximum aerobic speed, four minutes at marathon pace, no rest. The idea is to this 6 times (30 minutes) to 9 times (45 minutes, as cyclists do). Excellent training to raise VO2max, best training for 10K to marathon.

[@stefankennedy428]

So weird, today I did 3x 5k @HM pace with 1k steady in between. Then watch this and you have a 4x 5k session!! Great session. My race is Saturday week so will see how that workout lends to the race.

[@tylernero6671]

I'm starting a train block for a marathon in February. The not scare, not nervous, I guess excited is how I feel about breaking 3:00

[@bradmac1299]

Hey Seth, just curious what book it is you are reading in the beginning of the vlog? Thanks

[@cowboyfunktion]

Regular 1-2 mi threshold repeats w/ short recovery (Jack Daniels' Cruise intervals at T pace). Regular 1k repeats at 5k effort (VO2max work). 3 weeks out do a test run 4 x 10 min @ half marathon goal pace w/ 2:00 jog between. Modify goal depending on how this workout feels.

[@jamiedahl2200]

3 weeks before the race I run 6.55 miles at HM goal pace. If it feels easy enough I know I'm ready.