Online half marathon coaching from 2x Olympian Kathy Butler. Kathy writes your plan every week, fitted to your race date and how your training is actually going.
A half marathon takes both speed and endurance, so the training mixes long runs, tempo and threshold work, and a pacing plan you can hold for 13.1 miles. Kathy writes it for you each week and delivers it through the Final Surge platform, which syncs with your Garmin, Apple Watch, or other smartwatch.
If a week goes sideways because you got sick or had to travel for work, she changes what comes next rather than leaving you with a plan that no longer fits.
Every plan is written by Kathy herself, race by race
Half marathon coaching uses the same Bronze, Silver, and Gold plans as Kathy's other coaching, from $155 USD/month. See all coaching plans and full pricing for what's included in each tier.
Training for the full distance? See marathon coaching. For extra pacing help, Ready to Run is a free race predictor and pace calculator.
Krystal Anne Curwood ran a 1:16 half marathon under Kathy, then a 2:45 at the 2017 California International Marathon to qualify for the Olympic Trials.
1:18:45 in Six Months
Lindsey Koch lowered her best times within six months of training with Kathy, including a 1:18:45 half marathon and a 36:14 10K.
1:34:58 After Two Stalled Years
Rodrigo De la Hoz spent two years without improving. After five months on a plan from Kathy, he set a 1:34:58 half marathon PR and a 41:40 10K.
Who Is Half Marathon Coaching For?
Different goals, but the plan is always written for you and adjusted as you train.
First Half Marathon
Runners training for their first 13.1 who want to finish feeling strong.
PR Chasers
Runners who have raced a few halves, stopped improving, and want a plan based on how their last training block actually went.
Runners Anywhere
Athletes who want an Olympian's coaching without living in Boulder. Plans are delivered online, wherever you live or travel.
Marathon-Bound Runners
Runners using a half marathon as a stepping stone or a tune-up race on the way to a full marathon.
Half Marathon Coaching FAQ
A plan gives you a schedule. A coach changes it when your week doesn't go to plan. Kathy rewrites your training every week based on how your runs went, so a missed workout or a sore calf doesn't derail the whole block.
A plan gives you a schedule. A coach changes it when your week doesn't go to plan. Kathy rewrites your training every week based on how your runs went, so a missed workout or a sore calf doesn't derail the whole block.
Everything is delivered through the Final Surge training platform, which syncs with your Garmin, Apple Watch, or other smartwatch. Kathy writes your plan each week, sees your completed workouts, and adjusts what comes next. You can be anywhere in the world; there is no need to live near Boulder.
Everything is delivered through the Final Surge training platform, which syncs with your Garmin, Apple Watch, or other smartwatch. Kathy writes your plan each week, sees your completed workouts, and adjusts what comes next. You can be anywhere in the world; there is no need to live near Boulder.
Many half marathon builds run about 10 to 16 weeks, depending on your current base and how ambitious the goal is. If your race is closer than that, or you're not sure, Kathy will tell you honestly on a free call what's realistic.
Many half marathon builds run about 10 to 16 weeks, depending on your current base and how ambitious the goal is. If your race is closer than that, or you're not sure, Kathy will tell you honestly on a free call what's realistic.
Yes. Kathy coaches runners at every level, including first-timers and athletes racing national championships. The plan looks different depending on where you start, but it is always written for you.
Yes. Kathy coaches runners at every level, including first-timers and athletes racing national championships. The plan looks different depending on where you start, but it is always written for you.
Yes. Many runners use a half marathon as a stepping stone or a tune-up race on the way to a marathon. See the marathon coaching page for how Kathy approaches the longer distance.
Yes. Many runners use a half marathon as a stepping stone or a tune-up race on the way to a marathon. See the marathon coaching page for how Kathy approaches the longer distance.
Half marathon coaching uses the same Bronze, Silver, and Gold plans as Kathy's other online coaching, from $155 USD/month. See the coaching plans page for full pricing and what each tier includes.
Half marathon coaching uses the same Bronze, Silver, and Gold plans as Kathy's other online coaching, from $155 USD/month. See the coaching plans page for full pricing and what each tier includes.
Ready to Train for Your Half Marathon?
Tell Kathy about your goal race and current training. She reads and responds to every message herself, usually within 24 hours.
