Every great half-marathon starts months before race day. A proper training block helps you build endurance safely, improve pace and strength, and arrive at the start line confident and ready. Whether you're chasing a personal best or tackling your first 21km, here's your roadmap based on your target finish time and start batch.

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Start Batch: SUB 1h30m 

If your goal is to finish under 1 hour 29 minutes, here's your training block:

• Training period: 14 to 16 weeks
• Runs per week: 5 to 6
• Peak weekly mileage: 55 to 65km

Note: This batch requires proof of finishing either Sub 1h29 21km or Sub 42min 10km.

Proof cut-off date: 30 Nov 2025

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Start Batch: SUB 1h45m

If your goal is to finish under 1 hour 44 minutes, here's your training block:

• Training period: 14 to 16 weeks
• Runs per week: 4 to 5
• Peak weekly mileage: 50 to 60km

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Start Batch: SUB 2h00

If your goal is to finish under 1 hour 59 minutes, here's your training block:

• Training period: 12 to 14 weeks
• Runs per week: 4
• Peak weekly mileage: 40 to 50km
  
  

Start Batch: Sub 2h15m

If your goal is to finish under 2 hours 14 minutes, here's your training block:

• Training period: 12 to 14 weeks
• Runs per week: 3 to 4
• Peak weekly mileage: 35 to 45km

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Start Batch: SUB 2h30m

If your goal is to finish under 2 hours 29 minutes, here's your training block:

• Training period: 12 to 14 weeks
• Runs per week: 3 to 4
• Peak weekly mileage: 30 to 40km

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Start Batch: SUB 3h00m

If your goal is to finish under 2 hours 59 minutes, here's your training block:

• Training period: 12 plus weeks
• Runs per week: 3
• Peak weekly mileage: 20 to 30km

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This is a general guide, not a strict rulebook. The runs per week does not guarantee the desired finish time. Listen to your body, adjust and enjoy the journey 

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