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All 3 half marathon training plans give you 12 weeks of effort-based training, recovery weeks in Weeks 4 and 8, and complete workout guidance delivered through Final Surge.
The difference is where each plan begins, how many days you run, and how much weekly volume you want to carry. Start with your current training, then choose the row that fits it.
12 weeks · $29.99 one-time · Lifetime access on Final Surge
Comparing 13.1 with another goal? Explore a 5K plan, move up to a 10K plan, or look ahead to marathon training.
Each plan follows the same coaching approach, but the starting mileage, weekly schedule, workouts, and peak volume are different.
BEST FOR
Runners preparing for a first half marathon or choosing a lower-volume build.
SCHEDULE
12 weeks · 3 runs a week
STARTING POINT
About 12 miles across 3 running days fits your current routine.
PEAKS AT
20 miles a week · longest run 11 miles
FOCUS
Easy running, strides, steady finishes, progression runs, and 2 weekly strength sessions.
BEST FOR
Runners who want more volume and sustained workouts for a stronger half marathon.
SCHEDULE
12 weeks · 5 runs a week
STARTING POINT
About 26 miles across 5 running days fits your current routine.
PEAKS AT
43 miles a week · longest run 14 miles
FOCUS
Tempo runs, cruise intervals, steady-state progressions, recovery runs, and 1 weekly strength session.
BEST FOR
Experienced runners who want daily running and more race-specific work for 13.1.
SCHEDULE
12 weeks · 6–7 runs per week
STARTING POINT
About 49 miles across 7 running days fits your current routine.
PEAKS AT
Approximately 67 miles a week · longest run 16 miles
FOCUS
Threshold intervals, goal-effort sessions, medium-long runs, recovery runs, strength, and mobility.
| If this sounds like you | You'll build to | Your plan |
|---|---|---|
| You currently run about 12 miles across 3 days and want a lower-volume half marathon schedule. | 20 miles a week · longest run 11 miles | Beginner Half → |
| You currently run about 26 miles across 5 days and want tempo, cruise-interval, and progression work. | 43 miles a week · longest run 14 miles | Intermediate Half → |
| You currently run about 49 miles across 7 days and want threshold and goal-effort sessions. | Approximately 67 miles a week · longest run 16 miles | Advanced Half → |
Between 2 plans? Compare the Week 1 starting points and choose the schedule closest to what you are already doing.
Still deciding? Book a free 15-minute call and we’ll pick one together.
Every plan uses the same effort-based coaching approach, with the mileage, workouts, and weekly schedule adjusted for its level.
Every Sunrise training plan is written by Coach Andrew Taylor. He’s been running for more than 35 years, has finished over 100 endurance races including the Western States 100, and has crossed the line at eight separate 100-mile ultramarathons.
Andrew holds a USATF Level 1 coaching certification and a CoachUp certification, along with a BS in Exercise Science Education and an MA in Sports Management from The Ohio State University. He has coached runners from a first 5K through a first hundred-miler, and has been doing it from Modesto, California since 2010.
The half marathon plans above use the same progressions he builds for the athletes he coaches one-on-one. The workouts don’t get easier because you bought a plan instead of hiring a coach.
Choose from your current weekly training, not the race distance you have completed. Beginner opens at 12 miles across 3 runs, Intermediate at 26 miles across 5 runs, and Advanced at approximately 49 miles across 7 runs. The closest starting point is the clearest guide to which schedule you can begin without making Week 1 a major increase.
Beginner uses 3 runs a week, peaks at 20 miles, and reaches an 11-mile long run. Intermediate uses 5 runs, peaks at 43 miles, and reaches 14. Advanced runs every day, peaks at approximately 67 miles, and reaches 16. The workout structure also progresses from strides and steady finishes to tempo, threshold, and goal-effort sessions.
All 3 plans are 12 weeks and end on race day. Each includes recovery weeks in Weeks 4 and 8, followed by the later race-specific work, taper, and race week appropriate to that plan. You choose your plan and set its dates so the final week lines up with your half marathon.
You can start when the plan’s opening week fits your current training and its final week aligns with your race. Final Surge lets you apply the plan using your chosen start or end date. If your race changes, you can move the schedule rather than purchasing the plan again.
The plans are delivered through Final Surge, which is free to use on desktop and mobile. Each scheduled run includes its instructions, target effort, coaching cue, and adjustment options. You can follow the workouts from your training calendar, sync supported sessions to a compatible device, or use the printable PDF.
Yes. Final Surge connects with Garmin, Strava, Polar, Apple Watch, and other supported devices. Compatible structured workouts can sync to your watch, while completed activities can return to your training calendar. Device support and available workout features can vary, but the full instructions remain available inside Final Surge.
No. Each plan costs $29.99 as a one-time purchase and includes lifetime access. Final Surge is free to use, so you are paying for the training plan rather than adding another monthly subscription. You can keep the plan in your account and apply it again for a future half marathon.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with Coach Andrew Taylor before you start. If you’d rather have someone adjusting the plan as you go, here’s how to tell whether you need a running coach — and what online coaching includes.
Once you’ve crossed your half marathon finish line, 26.2 is the next horizon — and there’s a bridge plan built specifically to take you from one to the other.
A training plan gives you the schedule. Coaching gives you someone rewriting it every four weeks around your life, your workouts, and your race — plus workout feedback, unlimited messaging, and time on a call with Coach Andrew Taylor. Month to month, no contract.
Let’s discuss your experience level, goals, and how our training plans can help you achieve success. Schedule a free consultation with Coach Andrew Taylor today, and together we’ll create a personalized plan that’s tailored to your needs and goals.
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