SUB 75 Minute Half Marathon Training Series - Week 10 (THE FINALE) - The FOD Runner

Aug 13, 2025

Intro This is a quick summary of “SUB 75 Minute Half Marathon Training Series – Week 10 (THE FINALE)” from The FOD Runner. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points

The week is a taper: easy runs, a short 60‑minute steady run, and a focused speed workout to keep legs sharp.
Main pacing cue: aim for about 6:38 min per mile (≈10 km/h) on steady runs; keep it relaxed and aerobic.
Speed day (Wednesday) uses short, high‑intensity intervals to add leg speed without excess fatigue before the race.
Race‑day tip: start conservatively, stay below tempo pace, and only push in the final 5 km.

Workout Example Monday – 60 min steady

Run ~9.5 mi at 6:38 / mi, relaxed effort.

Tuesday – 30 min easy

Light jog, no structure, just keep moving.

Wednesday – Speed Session

Warm‑up 5 min easy.
5 min at 5K race pace (≈5:30 / mi) – keep effort hard but controlled.
3 × 2 min @ ~4:30 / mi with 75 s recovery jog between each.
3 × 1 min @ ~4:00 / mi with 75 s recovery jog.
Cool‑down 5 min easy. (Total interval work ≈ 12 min; the session is designed to sharpen legs without creating a big fatigue load.)

Thursday – 50 min steady

Same pace as Monday, focusing on relaxed breathing.

Saturday – 30 min Shake‑Out

Easy run with a few short strides at the end to keep legs loose.

Sunday – Race‑Day (74 min half‑marathon)

Target 6:38 / mi for the full 13.1 mi. Stay below tempo, enjoy the first 10 mi, then gradually increase effort for the final 5 km.

Closing Note Try this taper week in your own training and adjust the paces to match your current fitness using the Pacing app. You’ll arrive at race day feeling fresh, confident, and ready to chase that sub‑75‑minute half‑marathon. Happy running!