Free training template
Free
- Best for
- You have a predictable schedule and want a fixed 8-, 12-, or 16-week outline.
- Flexibility
- A preset weekly schedule
- Feedback
- Self-directed
Plan selection guide
Which half marathon training plan is right for you?
A good half marathon plan matches the amount of support you need. Start with a free fixed template, a race-specific adaptive plan, a subscription app, or one-to-one coaching—then choose the option that fits your race and routine.
Compare your options
The support should match the runner—not the other way around.
Personalized Half Marathon Trainer plan
Our approach$19.99 one time
- Best for
- You want the plan to reflect your race date, current fitness, goal, and actual running days.
- Flexibility
- Built around your schedule and adjusts as you log runs
- Feedback
- VDOT-based pace updates in your dashboard
Subscription training app
Usually recurring
- Best for
- You prefer an app ecosystem and ongoing access across multiple training cycles.
- Flexibility
- Varies by product
- Feedback
- Varies by product
One-to-one coaching
Typically the highest cost
- Best for
- You need a human coach for frequent individual feedback and accountability.
- Flexibility
- Highly individual
- Feedback
- Coach-led
A simple decision
Choose the least complicated option that still meets your needs.
Choose a free template when consistency is the goal
A fixed template is a useful, no-cost starting point when you know which days you can train and want a straightforward schedule to follow.
Explore free plansChoose a personalized plan when the schedule must fit your life
If your race date, available days, preferred long run, current ability, or time goal matter, a plan built from those inputs gives you a more relevant starting point.
See the personalized planChoose coaching when you need a person in the loop
A coach may be the right fit when you want frequent personal feedback, detailed review, or accountability beyond a training dashboard.
Understand the adaptive approachWant a plan built for your actual race?
Tell us about your race, goal, running history, and available days. Half Marathon Trainer creates a race-specific plan for a one-time $19.99 introductory price—no subscription.