Time-tested training

Expert guidance for runners of all levels from renowned runner, author & coach Hal Higdon—built around making running accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable for everyone.

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Run with Hal

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A training app that adapts to you

Personalized training plans built on time-tested Hal Higdon programs. The official Run With Hal app will help you train year round and adapt to your experience, schedule, and target race.

Adaptive Plans that update as you train.
Daily Tips From Hal for motivation delivered each day.
Flexible Scheduling to move workouts and set blackout dates.
Train Any Distance from 5K to ultra, or year-round base plans.

Included in Hal+

Personalized Goals
Multi-Race Training
GPS Tracking
Custom Scheduling

Run With Hal is free to download, with full personalization unlocked through a monthly subscription to Hal+.
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Featured Running Programs

Novice 1 Marathon
First Marathon
- 18 weeks
- 5 runs/week
- Longest: 20 mi
- Cross training
- Speed runs
Novice Half Marathon
First Half Marathon
- 18 weeks
- 5 runs/week
- Longest: 20 mi
- Cross training
Boston Bound Marathon
Get Ready for Boston
- 12 weeks
- 5 runs/week
- Longest: 20 mi
- Cross training
- Speed runs
Novice 2 Marathon
Second Marathon
- 18 weeks
- 5 runs/week
- Longest: 20 mi
- Cross training
- Speed runs

Get Race-Ready

A smiling marathoner in a dotted singlet and bright green arm sleeves waves both hands mid-race.

Interactive training programs

Hal Higdon is your personal coach when you use our Training Programs: the best way to stay on track for the big race. We offer free-to-download running plans across all major race distances and experience levels.

Hal’s time-tested advice has been helping generations of runners achieve personal bests, from first timers to Boston qualifiers. Following the right training program for you can help you achieve your running goals too.

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Reviews

Training for my first marathon

Run With Hal has been an incredible tool to help me prepare for my first marathon. You set a date for the marathon, what level you’re at in running, how many days you can run a week, and boom. You’ve got a personalized calendar laying out exactly what distances and days you should run.

nicktanner7
My favorite running coach!

I have tried several running coaches, both digital and human, and Run with Hal is my favorite! I love that you can opt in and out of the paid version and use the app free of charge whenever you don't need the additional adjustments. The individualized programme and feedback are excellent. Thanks, Hal!

joggisjoggis
10/10

I have tried several running coaches, both digital and human, and Run with Hal is my favorite! I love that you can opt in and out of the paid version and use the app free of charge whenever you don't need the additional adjustments. The individualized programme and feedback are excellent. Thanks, Hal!

cklcs

About Hal Higdon

Hal Higdon, smiling, in a dark blazer and lavender shirt in front of a colorful mural.

Hal Higdon began running as a student at the University of Chicago Lab School and continued running competitively at Carleton College in Minnesota, where he won several conference championships.

After school, Hal competed 8 times in the Olympic Trials, notching his best finish as 5th place at the 1960 Trials in the 3000 meter steeplechase. In the 1964 Boston Marathon, Hal placed 5th overall and was the first American finisher...

Lifelong runner / writer / coach

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