IntermediateVDOT 43

11-Week Intermediate Half Marathon Plan

78 workouts across 11 weeks, with paces calculated from VDOT 43. Estimated half marathon finish: 1:43:06.

Duration
11 weeks
Peak volume
35.4 mi
Predicted finish
1:43:06
Total distance
228.7 mi

Is this 11-week intermediate plan right for you?

This is a focused build that leaves enough time to progress while keeping each week purposeful. It assumes a dependable base and adds structured pace work around a realistic time goal.

Choose this plan if

  • Race day is about 11 weeks away.
  • You are comfortable with 5–6 mile runs and can consistently train five days a week.
  • A fixed template peaking at 35.4 miles per week fits your schedule.

Consider another plan if

  • Your available days, current mileage, or race date need a schedule tailored to you.
  • You are new to regular running or cannot yet complete the prerequisite long run.
  • A health concern, unusual pain, or a racing goal that needs professional individual advice is involved.

This free template peaks at 35.4 miles per week (57 km) and covers about 228.7miles total. It is a fixed schedule; a personalized plan uses your race date, current fitness, and available days for $19.99 per race.

Who this plan is for

  • You've completed at least one half marathon or several 10Ks
  • You can comfortably run 5–6 miles
  • You have 11 weeks before race day
  • You can train 5 days per week
  • You want to hit a specific time goal

Training phases

Base Building3 weeks
Build Phase5 weeks
Peak Training1 week
Taper2 weeks
Race Week1 week

Your training paces

Based on VDOT 43. Paces are shown in minutes per kilometer; use the VDOT calculator to see the equivalent minutes-per-mile paces for your current result.

Easy
6:07
Recovery & base building
Long Run
6:17
Endurance development
Tempo
4:47
Lactate threshold
Race Pace
4:53
Half marathon goal pace
Marathon
5:06
Aerobic endurance
Interval
4:29
VO₂max improvement
Repetition
4:15
Speed & economy

Volume progression

Weekly training volume, with miles shown first in the chart and kilometers included for reference. Recovery weeks reduce load by ~30% to allow adaptation.

Week-by-week breakdown

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