Half Marathon: Speed Meets Stamina
The Half Marathon (13.1 miles) is often run at or just below your
Lactate Threshold. It requires more intensity than a full marathon but still demands significant endurance.
Common Time Goals
- Sub 2 Hours: 9:09 /mile (5:41 /km)
- Sub 1:45: 8:00 /mile (4:58 /km)
- Sub 1:30: 6:52 /mile (4:16 /km)
Training Tip
Incorporate "Tempo Runs" into your weekly schedule—running 20-40 minutes at a "comfortably hard" pace—to improve your body's ability to clear lactate.