A step up from just getting round. 14 weeks to the Colchester Half Marathon on Sunday 14 March 2027: five runs a week, one harder session plus strides, and a long run that peaks at 2 hours. Built for runners who want to run the half faster, not just finish it.

Who it’s for: runners already doing 15 to 20 miles a week, with a longest recent run of 50 to 60 minutes.

What’s inside:

• Every session day by day, from Monday 7 December 2026 to race day

• Steady blocks, hills, intervals and race-effort sessions

• Pace and heart rate targets for every session type

• A guide to the Colchester course

• A race-day plan, from race morning to recovery

• Strength sessions and a session guide

Free 22-page PDF, delivered straight to your inbox.

Want it on your watch? Upgrade to the hosted version (£24) at checkout and I’ll load the full plan into EndoGusto for you. Your £24 includes EndoGusto access for this plan, from up to 2 weeks before it starts until 2 weeks after race day, with nothing else to pay. Sessions are sent straight to your Garmin, COROS or Suunto watch and your runs sync back, so your training stays logged. Polar users get runs synced back and follow sessions in the app. Apple Watch isn’t supported. Includes the PDF.

Hosted plans are set up by hand: you’ll get a link to create your EndoGusto account (use the same email as your order), and I’ll apply your plan within 2 working days. If you buy more than 2 weeks before the plan starts, your access opens 2 weeks before the start date. Your plan is lined up with race day, so if you join after it has started you’ll pick up at the current week. If that’s more than a few weeks in, email me before you start and I’ll tell you whether the plan is still right for you.

Longest recent run under about 45 minutes? The Colchester Half Marathon Beginner Plan is the better fit.

A calm build to the Colchester Half Marathon on Sunday 14 March 2027. 17 weeks, four runs a week with one harder session, and a long run that builds to about 12 miles. By race day you’ll have practised everything you’ll do on the day.

Who it’s for: runners whose longest recent run is 30 to 35 minutes, or who have run a half before and want a calmer build.

What’s inside:

• Every session day by day, from Monday 16 November 2026 to race day

• Strides, steady blocks, hills and race-effort blocks

• Optional pace and heart rate targets

• A guide to the Colchester course

• A race-day plan, from race morning to recovery

• Strength sessions and a session guide

Free 24-page PDF, delivered straight to your inbox.

Want it on your watch? Upgrade to the hosted version (£24) at checkout and I’ll load the full plan into EndoGusto for you. Your £24 includes EndoGusto access for this plan, from up to 2 weeks before it starts until 2 weeks after race day, with nothing else to pay. Sessions are sent straight to your Garmin, COROS or Suunto watch and your runs sync back, so your training stays logged. Polar users get runs synced back and follow sessions in the app. Apple Watch isn’t supported. Includes the PDF.

Hosted plans are set up by hand: you’ll get a link to create your EndoGusto account (use the same email as your order), and I’ll apply your plan within 2 working days. If you buy more than 2 weeks before the plan starts, your access opens 2 weeks before the start date. Your plan is lined up with race day, so if you join after it has started you’ll pick up at the current week. If that’s more than a few weeks in, email me before you start and I’ll tell you whether the plan is still right for you.

Not running 30 minutes yet? Start with the Colchester Half Marathon Newbie Plan. Already running 15 to 20 miles a week and want to chase a time? The Improver Plan is for you.

Your first half marathon. 20 weeks, three runs a week, starting with run/walk. By race day on Sunday 14 March 2027 you’ll be running the whole 13.1 miles.

For runners who can walk briskly for 30 minutes but are new to running, or coming back after a break. Built around UESCA coaching principles.

What’s inside: a 20-week day-by-day plan (Monday 26 October 2026 to race day), effort-based sessions with no pace targets, a breakdown of the Colchester course including the hills, plus a race-day plan, strength sessions, a session guide and glossary.

Free 22-page PDF. You’ll get the download link by email straight away, and it stays in your account.

Want it on your watch? Upgrade to the hosted version (£24) at checkout and I’ll load the full plan into EndoGusto for you. Your £24 includes EndoGusto access for this plan, from up to 2 weeks before it starts until 2 weeks after race day, with nothing else to pay. Sessions are sent straight to your Garmin, COROS or Suunto watch and your runs sync back, so your training stays logged. Polar users get runs synced back and follow sessions in the app. Apple Watch isn’t supported. Includes the PDF.

Hosted plans are set up by hand: you’ll get a link to create your EndoGusto account (use the same email as your order), and I’ll apply your plan within 2 working days. If you buy more than 2 weeks before the plan starts, your access opens 2 weeks before the start date. Your plan is lined up with race day, so if you join after it has started you’ll pick up at the current week. If that’s more than a few weeks in, email me before you start and I’ll tell you whether the plan is still right for you.

Already running 30 minutes without stopping? The Colchester Half Marathon Beginner Plan is the better fit for you.