For runners ready to go beyond 10K and train for their first half marathon
You’ve built consistency — now it’s time to step up with confidence.
If you can already run 5–10K and you’re ready for your first half marathon, this plan gives you the structure, guidance, and support to get there.
No guesswork. No burnout. Just smart, progressive training that helps you build endurance, stay injury-free, and arrive at race day feeling ready.
This plan is designed to take you from where you are now — to crossing the finish line strong.
✅ Build endurance with a structured, progressive plan
✅ Learn pacing, recovery, fuelling, and race preparation
✅ Train smarter to avoid injury and overwhelm
✅ Grow confidence and feel ready for race day
This isn’t just about running further — it’s about running smarter
This plan gives you the structure and guidance to build endurance, avoid burnout, and confidently prepare for your first half marathon
✅ Structured 10–12 week progression designed to build endurance, confidence, and consistency
✅ Gradual long runs and smart pacing sessions to help you go the distance
✅ Guided audio runs with pacing, breath, mindset, and form cues
✅ Strength & mobility to support injury prevention and stronger running
✅ Built-in recovery so you can train consistently without burning out
✅ Clear weekly structure so you always know what to do and why
Everything is designed to help you train with confidence, build endurance, and arrive at race day feeling ready — without confusion, burnout, or second-guessing
✅ Structured 12-week Half Marathon beginner training plan (PDF)
✅ Progressive long runs to help you confidently build distance
✅ Guided audio runs with pacing, breath, mindset, and form support
✅ Strength & mobility sessions to help reduce injury risk
✅ Warm-ups, recovery, and mobility built into the programme
✅ Race-day guidance, pacing tips, and preparation strategies
From first races to personal bests - here what happens when you train with structure, support, and purpose
Having always been a middle-distance runner in my youth, I wanted to get back into it and Will delivered a plan tailored specifically to me and I am now running as quick as I was when I was 21 (14 years ago!). What is most important for me is that I am absolutely loving my running again. I have taken nearly 5 minutes of my half marathon best and just recently ran my first sub-40 minute 10km
I made the decision to step up and do a full Ironman, Bolton UK. I knew I would need support and advise to achieve this goal I was so fortunate to find Will who had a wealth of experience and understanding, tailored my strength and conditioning sessions, but also drew up a 10 month full plan with day by day session that developed as my fitness did. He was also full of support and enthusiasm, and gave me confidence in my ability. He was always available for the hundreds of questions I had, with words of advice and encouragement when needed. I have absolutely no doubt that without Will I would not have been successful in reaching my goal
I needed a new goal and decided to compete in 5 Spartan races across the UK with a total mileage of 42+miles. With Will’s previous experience of representing Britain I decide to get him to coach me, Will also started up a weekend park run in the local park and I was joining him for this as well. He is an expert when it comes to running technique and advised me on how to gradually increase my mileage to prepare for the races. I am the strongest and fittest I’ve ever been and that is thanks to Will.
“Will’s infectious enthusiasm, personality and obvious love for his chosen career completely inspired me to putting in maximum effort! I first decided to seek out his coaching services in support of the challenge I set myself to undertake a triathlon. Will’s guidance and application were rewarded by increased core strength, overall fitness massively helped my preparation, enhanced my confidence levels and ensured I was conditioned to perform at my best. Limited nerves on the big day – I was absolutely ready!”
I just wanted to share with you how much I enjoyed our sessions and how helpful I found the rehab plan These were so helpful and aided my recovery. I will never like running, you taught me how to endure and enjoy my runs. You also taught me good lifting techniques made sure I executed them properly and always gave good feedback and praise which was so positive
To go from someone who had only ever run around the park once to complete the London marathon has been my biggest achievement yet! Without Wills plan, I wouldn't have known where to start with marathon training. The plan was easy to follow, and it really helped to see what was coming up each week. It was a slow progression, and thanks to all the different types of training, I was lucky enough to stay injury free throughout my training. I felt ready for the day and knew I had built my strength and endurance up due to the plan! Thanks again, Will!
I was in a rather low and depressive state prior to my fitness journey.
I wanted to aim high, but didn't know how to achieve my goals.. and, for me, that goal was to complete a half marathon at Silverstone.
When I wanted to take on this journey I needed the support and steps to know how to do that, especially as I hadn't been into fitness at all previously.
This is where I was introduced to Will.
He helped plan my personal journey going from no fitness, and a long time not doing any exercise. He helped give me a plan to keep me committed to this journey.
I have now completed the half marathon, including a more recent half-marathon in Tokyo due to my increased confidence, and have had a lot of support and regular training sessions with him to get me running half marathons regularly and push further in my fitness journey!
I enjoy working with Will and look forward being pushed to new heights.
I can't recommend Will highly enough! Will worked with me on a 1-2-1 basis to understand what I wanted to gain from our training sessions together and to help me set my own personal goals.
Will was friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable and focused on helping me to achieve these!
Will is able to help you push yourself hard but also whilst doing it in a fun and supportive environment and I am very thankful for all of his help and advice.
Thanks to Will, I completed my first ever half marathon in 2018 and I have since gone on to return each year to challenge myself to a further PB! As well as personal training sessions, Will was also able to provide nutritional advice and set me a strengthening exercise program to help me avoid any injuries along the way.
Thank you Will
Train with confidence, follow a clear plan, and build up to race day without overwhelm or guesswork
Q: Is this plan right for me if I can already run 5–10K?
Yes — this plan is designed exactly for that stage. If you’re already running around 5–10K consistently, this will help you safely and confidently build towards your first half marathon with clear structure and progression.
Q: Do I need to be fast to follow this plan?
No. This plan is designed to meet you where you are. You’ll build endurance, confidence, and strength over time — without needing to hit specific paces from day one.
Q: What if I’ve never run a Half Marathon before?
That’s exactly who this plan is for. Everything is structured to guide you step by step, helping you build distance gradually so you feel prepared and confident by race day.
Q: What if I feel nervous about the distance?
That’s completely normal. The plan is designed to build confidence alongside fitness, with gradual progression, recovery, and guidance so the distance feels achievable rather than overwhelming.
Q: How many runs per week are included?
The plan is structured to give you a clear weekly schedule, balancing running sessions, recovery, and strength work so you can progress consistently without burnout.
Q: Will this help me avoid injuries?
Yes — with built-in recovery, strength, and mobility work, the plan is designed to help you train consistently while reducing the risk of common running injuries.
Q: Do I need any special equipment?
No — just your usual running gear and a good pair of running shoes. Everything is designed to be simple, accessible, and easy to follow.
Q: What if I miss a run or fall behind?
Life happens. Missing one run won’t ruin your progress. The goal is consistency over perfection, and the plan is flexible enough to help you keep moving forward.
This isn’t just a training plan — it’s your step-by-step guide to building confidence, going further, and crossing your first half marathon finish line feeling proud