We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with TrainingPeaks to bring you Hal Higdon’s Novice Half Marathon training plan to the iPhone. Learn more or download it now from the App Store.
Our brand new app “Hal Higdon’s 1/2 Marathon Training Plan” has all the same features you’ve come to expect from our apps, plus it follows a proven 1/2 marathon training plan that works. Now you can own a proven running plan that yields results, in the palm of your hand.
- Enjoy reading running tips, listening to voice prompts, and motivational audio alerts from Hal Higdon himself.
- You will also be able to track your distance with the built in GPS capability that will map and graph your progress throughout your training. Try to improve your best time by inputting your personal goals into settings.
Set the race date and find out when you need to start training. The Home screen is where it all begins. You can either type in the date of the race or start from the day you purchased the app. The running icon will progress as you complete each workout showing you how much closer you are to finishing the program. Along the way you can run a 5K and 10K to help you prepare for your 1/2 marathon race.
Follow the plan with the day slider that tells you what day you’re working out, cross training or resting. On days where you cross train you can decide to either run that day or log a cross training workout on the journal. You can do the same for rest days as well. Choose to either rest or go for a run. These options were put into the app to allow you the flexibility to follow the plan but also tweak it to follow your lifestyle.
Listen to Hal’s encouraging voice motivate you during your run. The workout screen is designed to show you the time, distance, progress bar and GPS signal strength.
Click here to hear one of Hal’s motivational alerts
At the bottom of the screen you can control your music, volume, and social networking. The workout screen is intuitive and easy to use.
I ran/walked my first half marathon last year 2010 with little to no preparation. My hope was to run the whole race, but after reaching mile marker 8 my body kept sending me signals to give up. I decided to finish the race walking and running the rest of the way. Finishing the race was an accomplishment even though I didn’t meet my goal of running the whole race. This year Alex and I are running the Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon and we will be preparing for the race with Hal Higdon’s 1/2 marathon training app.
For more information about the 1/2 marathon app visit http:halhigdon.bluefinapps.com
To download the app and get your training started: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hal-higdon-1-2-marathon-training/id403111373?mt=8
Will there be an android version of the 1/2 marathon training ?
Dustin,
Thanks for posting. We are planning on having the 1/2 marathon app available on the Android as well.
Is there a time frame available? Maybe this quarter?
any progress with the android side?
Hi Dustin,
Thanks for writing. We don’t have a date yet. You can sign up for our newsletter to receive updates on when it will be available. Sign up at http://bluefinapps.com
Hopefully the Android App will be ready in 6 weeks. Thats when I finish the bridge to 10k!! So get working please!!
Thanks for the great apps!
We are working the getting the Android apps up to speed with our iOS apps. Can’t promise when the half marathon will get there but we’re working on it!
any update on the android version?
I’ve just completed your Bridge to 10 K program. Should I start this program from the beginning or somewhere a way in?
I like how you outlined the weeks for the bridge to 10k app. Can you provide an outline so I can decide if I should do the bridge to 10k then 1/2M app or straight to the 1/2M app. I’m interested in also seeing how many days a week it has you running. Thanks!
Hi Teri,
The 1/2 Marathon plan has three required runs plus one optional every week. The plan is twelve weeks long. This is a novice 1/2 marathon plan. If you can run 3 miles three times a week, then you should be able to do this plan. Best of luck with your training!
I LOVE your apps! I love being able to program in my music and run/walk with the prompts. Completed the c25k, am beginning the bridge210K, and would LOVE to use the Hal Higdon 1/2 marathon trainer beginning in July for a 1/2 marathon scheduled in October. What do you think the chances are that you’ll have it available for droid by July??? It would be a *great* birthday treat. Seriously. I love your apps. Thank you for helping me to get motivated to get moving!!! I’ve recommended them to many people. I was seriously overweight and out of shape when I started. It’s great having something to keep me on target.
Hi Diane,
Thanks for your comment. It’s so great to hear you love our apps! We are planning on releasing our Hal Higdon’s app on Android as well. However, at this point we can’t comment on when they will be available.
I had no idea I was a runner until C25K helped me find out. I started the program in March and have run many 5K’s and the Soldier Field 10 Miler in Chicago (great progress in only 4 months!). Now my average run is at least 3 miles, no sweat!!
I just started the Hal Higdon App this week (I’m hoping it’s worth the steep price) and am excited to run my first Half Marathon in the Quad Cities in September.
Just a thanks to you guys for creating these Apps. It’s great for me because I like to compete with myself (and try to impress the little guy that lives inside of my phone). Carry on!
-Kelli
Kelli,
Sounds like you had some great races. I hope you like the half marathon app as well. We are using it to train for our second half marathon in Chicago in August. Enjoy your Quad city run. Let us know how it went!
Is this app not available on the Ipod touch? All the other ones are. I guess I can do the program just by following along online and using the nike+ app, but I liked having somewhere to journal/check off my progress.
Hi Maikl,
Thanks for writing. This app is not available on the iPod touch because you need to have GPS to track your training distance. I agree it is nice to have the journal feature. I too like to see my progress as I train.
Sad that it is not compatible with the ipod touch. I have a garmin but really loved having the couch to 5k and couch to 10k on my ipod.
Renea,
Thanks for writing. It would be nice if Apple made the iPod Touch with the same antenna as the iPhone. Who knows, maybe they will in the future?
Hi There,
Have used the Couch to 5K and Bridge to 10k Apps with much success. Can now run 15ks a few times per week with no trouble. Looking to train for a Half-Marathon, would this be a suitable app? Can you also let me know if it uses metric units?
Thanks,
Sam.
Hi Sam,
Thanks for writing and congrats on your running success. The half marathon app is 12 weeks long based on Hal Higdon’s Novice half marathon plan. The app is a distance based app so you will need to run the app on the iPhone in order to be able to use it. The app does have a setting to change to metric. Hope this was helpful. Good Luck!
Hi,
I used your Ipod app for 2 weeks and loved it, but am now back to my android phone. Can’t find anything similar on android – are you anywhere nearer the droid version? (Training for a January 2nd Half Marathon).
Thank you!
Emily
Hi Emily,
Thank you for writing. We are planning on making the Hal HIgdon Half Marathon available for the Android. We will keep you updated as the release date approaches. Until then good luck on your training.
Does the half program utilize intervals like the C25K program, or is it constant running? I have really enjoyed C25K and think interval training will be helpful as I prepare for my first half.
Hi Megan,
Thanks for commenting. The Hal Higdon app follows Higdon’s coaching plan so it is distance based rather than time based. If you’ve completed the C25K app and can run 3 miles relatively easy you shouldn’t have a hard time with the half marathon app because it does work you up slowly.
Thanks Tanya. So does that mean it utilizes distance intervals, or just large distances?
Depending on what you determine large distances. The app starts out by asking you to run 3 miles for at least the first week and then you build up from there. There is no walking built into this program. You can always walk during your workout if you have to and repeat days as needed assuming you don’t have a set race date. The plan is 12 weeks long so you can plan accordingly.
Would really love to use this app to train for my first marathon. Are you going to make an Android version of Marathon Novice 1 or 2?
Hi Megan,
We are working on making the Hal Higdon apps available for Android too. They should be up and running on the Android market real soon.
Is there anyway to log your treadmill runs in this program for those days you just can’t get out to run outside?
Hi Ulana,
Yes, you can log your treadmill runs. Tap on the Journal tab, then in the top right corner tap on the “arrow” icon. You will then see a “Log Workout” button.
I used C25K to bring me from a newbie to a 5K runner! I’m now working towards a 10K using RunDouble Ease into 10K on my Android phone. I love the app… it rocks!
Like others, I am anxious to see the Higdon app ported to the Android platform.
Thanks for your comment. We can’t wait either. The Hal Higdon apps will be available soon..