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## Time-tested training from the renowned runner, author & coach [Try the Run with Hal App](/products/apps/) [Celebrating 95 Years of Hal](/hal-turns-95/) [The New York Times: "King of running plans"](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/18/sports/how-to-run-hal-higdon-tips-training.html) ### Bringing decades of experience to all skill levels. ## I am training for my first marathon training for my first half marathon looking to improve my marathon time an advanced marathoner getting ready for Boston training for a 5K race training for a 10K race a beginning runner not sure what program is right for me looking for something else GET STARTED [<img src="/migrated/2025-RWH_FB_Ad_2a_1080x1080.webp" alt="Try the Run with Hal App" width="640" height="640">](/products/apps/) ## 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. Run With Hal is free to download, then you can unlock full personalization with a monthly subscription to Hal+. - **Adaptive Plans** that update as you train. - **Personalized Goals\*** - **Flexible Scheduling** to move workouts and set blackout dates. - **Multi-Race Training\*** - **Daily Tips From Hal** for motivation delivered each day. - **GPS Tracking\*** - **Train Any Distance** from 5K to ultra, or year-round base plans. - **Custom Scheduling\*** \*included only in Hal+ [Learn More](/products/apps/) ## Interactive Training Programs Hal Higdon is your personal coach when you use our Interactive Training Programs, the most popular way to stay on track for the big race. For over ten years, Hal and TrainingPeaks have teamed up to deliver runners interactive, daily updates and advice on their way to their next personal best. - [Marathon Training](/training/marathon-training/) - [Half Marathon Training](/training/half-marathon-training/) - [5K Training](/training/5k-training/) - [8K Training](/training/8k-training/) - [10K Training](/training/10k-training/) - [15K & 10 Mile Training](/training/15k-10-mile-training/) - [Post Marathon Recovery](/training/post-marathon-recovery/) - [Base Training](/training/base-training/) - [More Training](/training/more-training/) [See how our programs can help](/training/) <img src="/migrated/hal-higdon-half-marathon-plan-training-peaks-1200x763.webp" alt="" width="640" height="407"> <img src="/migrated/77-hal-color.webp" alt="" width="640" height="348"> ## About Hal Higdon 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... [see more](/about-hal-higdon/)
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Time-tested training from the renowned runner, author & coach
The New York Times: “King of running plans”
Bringing decades of experience to all skill levels.
I am training for my first marathon training for my first half marathon looking to improve my marathon time an advanced marathoner getting ready for Boston training for a 5K race training for a 10K race a beginning runner not sure what program is right for me looking for something else
GET STARTED
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. Run With Hal is free to download, then you can unlock full personalization with a monthly subscription to Hal+.
- Adaptive Plans that update as you train.
- Personalized Goals*
- Flexible Scheduling to move workouts and set blackout dates.
- Multi-Race Training*
- Daily Tips From Hal for motivation delivered each day.
- GPS Tracking*
- Train Any Distance from 5K to ultra, or year-round base plans.
- Custom Scheduling*
*included only in Hal+
Interactive Training Programs
Hal Higdon is your personal coach when you use our Interactive Training Programs, the most popular way to stay on track for the big race. For over ten years, Hal and TrainingPeaks have teamed up to deliver runners interactive, daily updates and advice on their way to their next personal best.
- Marathon Training
- Half Marathon Training
- 5K Training
- 8K Training
- 10K Training
- 15K & 10 Mile Training
- Post Marathon Recovery
- Base Training
- More Training
About Hal Higdon
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…
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