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Run a Faster Half Marathon

Intermediate

12 weeks

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You've signed up for another half marathon, but this year you want to PR. Nice! We got you.

The Faster Half training team will build your aerobic base as well as your ability to sustain hard work (which will really help you in the last few miles of the race!). Each week will include speed work, cross training, and a long run. You'll also do a benchmark workouts every 5 weeks to measure your progress and set pace goals for the race.

Don't just download a pdf training plan, join the Faster Half team and get the structured training and personal support you need to be ready on race day.

The Faster Half team includes:

A 12 week training program of 4-6 workouts per week, including easy runs, speed work, long runs, and cross training.
Texts from your certified running coach Shane Williams 3 times a week for questions, support, and accountability.
A group chat in the Bird app with your coach and other participants to discuss training and cheer each other on.
Coach office hours twice a month to ask questions and prepare for what's ahead
The free Bird app to follow the training plan, track your progress, and communicate with your coach and team.

Who is this plan for?

Intermediate and advanced runners who are looking to increase their endurance and speed. You should be able to run or run/walk 5 miles comfortably (even if it's slow!) at the start of the plan. We will be increasing mileage slowly to build volume while avoiding injury.

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Your Coach

Shane Williams

As an endurance runner who enjoys training for races that are 50k and above, I have a passion for getting people moving!

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What Our Flock is Saying

Reviews

Molly from CA

“The accountability aspect of the app, along with the connection to a live and awesome coach, has helped me stay on track with my training during COVID group restrictions.”

I am currently using Bird Coach with Team Dirt and Vert and love it! Each day I have an assigned workout (run or cross training), and one day of rest. The accountability aspect of the app, along with the connection to a live and awesome coach, has helped me stay on track with my training during COVID group restrictions. I also appreciate how the developers listen to the users and quickly make improvements to the app, and the new community feature is cool! Highly recommend! - Molly from California

Robin from CA

“The regular text check-ins and weekly virtual happy hours were the accountability that I was looking for and demonstrated that the coaches really cared about helping you get to where you wanted to be in the program. ”

Years ago, I used to participate (run/walk) in 5ks to half marathons, but it’s been at least 5 years since my last one. I joined the Bird Running Group to help motivate me and to have some accountability to get moving again. The January run club was the perfect fit! All the coaches were extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful! The guidance and weekly run plans were clear and provided you with specific instructions for beginners, intermediates, and experts. I was impressed and excited at how far I’d come from the beginning to the end of the program! The regular text check-ins and weekly virtual happy hours were the accountability that I was looking for and demonstrated that the coaches really cared about helping you get to where you wanted to be in the program. I can’t wait to sign up for more of the Bird programs!

Suzie E.

“”I absolutely LOVE this program and am so thankful you launched it as I was planning to train for my second marathon."”

I absolutely LOVE this program and am so thankful you launched it as I was planning to train for my second marathon. The Bird app is super easy to use, and i love that I get a text reminder to log if I forget - and that it does it for me based on my response! I also really appreciate that you incorporate strength into the shorter run days. I have been following RunnersWorld’s training plan, but always felt confused on when I could add strength and how much. This plan totally fits my life!

Ann S

“If it weren’t for the app, I’m not sure I would’ve stuck to my plan.”

I was most impressed with how the information was delivered privately on the app every Sunday and it was clear and concise with access to demo videos, ways to contact and have time with my coaches, and gave me variety each week.