90‑Day Half Marathon Masterplan – no fluff, just results **Weeks 1‑4: Base Builder** - 3 runs per week: 3‑5 mi easy, 5‑7 mi steady, 8‑10 mi long (add 1 mi each week). - 2 strength sessions: squats, lunges, core, 30‑min. - 1 cross‑train: bike or swim for 45 min. - Rest on Sunday. - Focus on solid form, stay hydrated, keep a training log. **Weeks 5‑8: Build Speed & Endurance** - 4 runs weekly: 4‑6 mi easy, 6‑8 mi tempo (comfortably hard), 10‑12 mi long (add 1‑2 mi), 3‑5 mi intervals (400‑800 m fast, 200 m jog). - Strength: same, add plyo or box jumps. - Cross‑train: 1 session, keep it light. - Rest on Sunday. - Add a weekly “half‑mile” time trial to track progress. **Weeks 9‑12: Sharpen & Taper** - 4 runs: 5‑7 mi easy, 8‑10 mi tempo, 12‑14 mi long (peak at week 11), 3‑5 mi strides. - Reduce volume 10‑15% each week leading to race week. - Strength: light 2×/week, focus on mobility. - Cross‑train: 30‑min spin or yoga. - Rest Sunday, prep gear, hydration plan, mental run. **Race Week** - 2 easy 4‑5 mi runs, 1 3‑4 mi with race‑pace kicks. - Long run: 10 mi max, then cut back. - 2 rest days, active recovery walk if needed. - Nutrition: carb‑load, keep salt & protein. - Sleep: 8 hrs nightly. Stick to the schedule, track every mile, and adjust only if you’re injured. No excuses, just the grind, and you’ll cross that finish line in record time. Let’s do this.

Exactly. Keep that log up, stay on that hydration plan, and trust your training. If anything feels off, pause and reassess—no shortcuts. Let’s finish strong and break that record. No excuses.