A web-based training experience
Half Marathon Trainer runs in your browser, where your plan and dashboard are available without presenting itself as a native mobile app.
Training app comparison
A half marathon training app should fit your real week.
The right digital plan gives you more than a generic schedule. It should make your race date, fitness, and available days useful—and show you what to do next without locking you into a recurring subscription.
Compare training support
Not every digital plan solves the same problem.
| Option | Plan flexibility | Feedback | Cost model | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Printable plan | Fixed document | Self-directed | Usually free or low cost | A simple outline |
| Subscription training app | Usually ongoing | Varies by app | Recurring payment | A wider app ecosystem |
| Human coaching | Individual coach-led adjustments | Human feedback | Typically the highest cost | A coach relationship |
| Half Marathon Trainer | Race-specific web plan that adapts as you log runs | Dashboard-based VDOT pace updates | $19.99 one time per race | A plan driven by your schedule and race date |
A plan tied to one race
The plan starts with your named race and date, then structures the time you have into a practical progression toward 13.1 miles.
No recurring subscription
Pay the $19.99 introductory price once for the race you are training for. There are no monthly fees to manage.
What you get
A training system designed around the choices runners actually make.
Choose your running days and preferred long-run day.
Set a finish goal or target time for your race.
Use VDOT-based training paces throughout the plan.
Log runs and view updated future workouts in your dashboard.