This just shows how ridiculously fit ex-pro athletes are. Dan has even admitted that he doesn't ride a bike much any more. His colleagues could probably smash him in a bike race now, and he's still crushing this half marathon goal! Respect.
He's also been running a while now as well. This is just when he started taking it seriously. Got a good base to build on but wasn't the fittest member of GCN when he started so still great effort.
He may have the cardiovascular fitness, but running is a different game, much harder on the bones and muscles. He is doing great for someone who's longest run is only 18 km!
I am following the training plan as well and looking forward to the final push. I feel that I have become very one paced now that I am completing the longer runs so I am not confident of hitting my target of 1hr 45 for the half marathon. I am hoping that the reduced mileage in the final two weeks will give me the extra oomph needed to hit the 1.45 mark. Good luck to Dan with his effort.
It's the effort sessions which give you an idea of your ability at pace. The 2 x 3km at hm was a good test. I'm sure you'll be fine if you've followed the plan.
Follow a plan - all of them will have you do some speed work to vary the paces and tune specific parts of your running game. Only going one pace will do a disservice to your current potential.
Just did the Half Marathon today. I know I skipped a week but it felt right. Thanks for the plan. Helped a lot. I finished with a comfortable pace of 6:00/km. Might need more time to attempt a sub 90 min HM.
My plan, inspired by yours, is going pretty damn amazing, Im in week 3 now, finishing it off with a long run tomorrow, and Im actually thinking about making the long run a bit longer, because Ive been feeling so so good :) Good luck on race day Dan!
To be honest I would always recommend 16 weeks for a half marathon, this is perfect to be in a very good shape for the race! 9 weeks is more when you already followed another training before like trail, 10km etc...
Noticed that on some video segments (like 11:40) that Dan's left heel strikes first where on his right foot his midsection lands first. Wonder if this is because his legs are different lengths?
Very good information. I really wish Dan the best of luck. I to never have drink or gels on long run. That could be my problem and I should correct. Just a thought, I'm a senior runner. Most videos are for the younger age group. What can we do to train proper for say a smaller race? Right now my goal is to not get dead.
I usually watch can. That is my go to, but I have wondered what happened to Dan. Is there a back story? I still enjoy him on the gcn show, but I would have no problem watching rides he films and wants to do even if they aren't insane rides.
Well done. I did a 12 week full marathon plan for the Bournemouth marathon. Having never run anything before in my life. Almost died but did the half marathon mark at 2h20 and full marathon in 5h03. I couldn't walk for 3 days after the event. A nice run from Ringwood to Burley. Dan will know the route I think 🤙
I'm 4 weeks into a Garmin program. It's limited to 1h32 but I'm targeting 1h30 as a stepping stone towards a sub 3 FM, so if I can push to 1h25 that would be great. I'm itching for a 5k or 10k TT but there's no space in the training plan and I'm sticking to that for now.
@@kierenkd thanks. My PBs are 19:35 (5k) and 40:12 (10k). Yes, getting improved 5k and 10k results will be good indicators when I'm heading towards my sub 3 goal.
@@davesharratt917 It's annoying the garmin plans don't go faster. Your times are similar to me (19:07 5K). I'm not sure for my 1/2 marathon - I think I am in 1:28 shape based on training runs. I'm in week 16 of 18 of the Brooks Hanson marathon plan. That recommends not training marathon / HM back to back but to switch up with speed, so I plan to do Jack Daniels 5K training on about 50mpw for 12 weeks next, then back into Half Marathon training for a September race. I need 3:05 for a London marathon GFA chance but I expect a lot of people can hit that so probably need to be well under realistically if I decide to try.
Sorry to hear you've got a slight injury Dan, you're doing great though, super impressed you're aiming we'll below 1.30. Strangely I too have picked a niggle on my ankle, good to hear Mark advising time off. I'm thinking perhaps do a long cycle ride in lieu of the Sunday 20km. Thoughts?
Doesn't surprise me he's good. Most good cyclists I know as also really good runners, there is something in the muscle make up. I am pretty crap at Cycling, Running and Swimming and always have been, but... I was very good at (County Level) Football, Long Jump, 100m (anything shorter than 200m I was very good at), Rugby, etc. There is definitely something in your muscle make up that determines what sports you will be good at IMO. Unfortunately, I will always be crap at Tri events but I will always give it my best, I probably could of gone far in Football - but it's crap and I'd rather poop in my hands and clap than play Football !
Why gels for half-marathon? Dan's leg muscles alone will store way more than enough glycogen for the duration. Apart from the caffeine, is taking gels like a placebo / confidence boost?
I was thinking the same. I've never even taken a drink of water with me for a half marathon, let alone gels, and I've always been fine. It's likely the pace he's planning on running at, which may deplete his glycogen fairly quickly, as opposed to my sluggish 5min/km pace🤔
@@kierenkd I was going to suggest that when I read your post and I noted that there are links to a well know athletic nutrition company in the description however, I thought that I was perhaps being a little cynical!🤔😂
@@TheSamwhyte running socks, even the cheap ones do the job. I found nothing else to work, it takes time for skin to get harder in the needed parts of your foot. But socks wont help you with the skin part, that takes time as said, it just wont be that painfull. And get someone to look at your foot to make sure you have the right shoes. That is all i can say from my exprience. Have you just started running?
@@CenaSitnica No, been running for about 2yrs now. Trainers come from being reviewed on treadmill at Run4It. (I also cycle and mountainbike and do weights.) Usually do about 25-30miles per week run and 40mile per week on wheels. Yesterday I did my second half-marathon (sub 2hrs) but got a hefty blister and its just infuriating that no matter how much I run the skin just wont callous
Really aggressive approach for a first half-marathoner, but we mustn't forget that Dan was a TdF rider, so his genetic engine is probably not that bad... good luck, Dan!
He rides but nothing like he used to or even what the others on GCN are doing. He's presenting a lot GCN+ and very very rarely does any videos now so I'd say he's just your average good amateur who takes it fairly easily. The most I see him riding now is with his son so...
If it's not an organised event how will you measure the actual distance? How accurate are the technological ways of measuring distance like wearing a Garmin watch. (Today I'm not happy with my Garmin watch because the strap broke, so if you want to say bad things about Garmin watches then please do.)
It’s a shame (although understandable) there aren’t any organised half marathons, as I find I go a lot quicker in a race, although I’m sure I’d run faster if I knew it would become a TH-cam video watched by thousands of people!
Next up: @Dan: go ultra, forget anything you've learned so far and just focus on nutrition and hydration and backpack organization for the next 4 months 😂
Hahaha. I take it you never saw the video of him and Si swimming and "trying" to dive... Let's say as a swimmer he does a very good impression of someone drowning. I think this was back when Matt was still at GCN as I remember him in the video as well. Let's say it's a good job they aren't triathletes...
This just shows how ridiculously fit ex-pro athletes are. Dan has even admitted that he doesn't ride a bike much any more. His colleagues could probably smash him in a bike race now, and he's still crushing this half marathon goal! Respect.
Why do I now feel spring-classics-level excitement for Dan's half marathon?! I want to see it LIVE on racepass/GCN+!!!!
Dan you’re REALLY good! Chapeau and all that. Good luck.
Now the 3.47 seed has been planted in Dan's mind, I think he will definitely go for the 1hr 20m target. I hope he does it.
wow that is an insane pace for a half marathon considering he just started running!
I mean he was a pro athlete in a sport where cardiovascular endurance played a major role haha
He's also been running a while now as well. This is just when he started taking it seriously. Got a good base to build on but wasn't the fittest member of GCN when he started so still great effort.
Agreed! 4m/km is a good speed at any distance
Indeed cycling helps haha, still solid effort!
He may have the cardiovascular fitness, but running is a different game, much harder on the bones and muscles. He is doing great for someone who's longest run is only 18 km!
I love how quickly Dan moved from the 1:30 target to considering 1:20...! You guys are sooo fit. P.x
Loving the Dan Lloyd's series. So inspiring
I am following the training plan as well and looking forward to the final push. I feel that I have become very one paced now that I am completing the longer runs so I am not confident of hitting my target of 1hr 45 for the half marathon. I am hoping that the reduced mileage in the final two weeks will give me the extra oomph needed to hit the 1.45 mark. Good luck to Dan with his effort.
It's the effort sessions which give you an idea of your ability at pace. The 2 x 3km at hm was a good test. I'm sure you'll be fine if you've followed the plan.
Follow a plan - all of them will have you do some speed work to vary the paces and tune specific parts of your running game. Only going one pace will do a disservice to your current potential.
I can’t seem to find the plan?
It was linked to at the bottom of the first video.
Me neither!
"I'll just run ahead and get some good shots" - Hahahaha!!
I reckon Dan will smash it 💪
Can't wait to see next video.Good luck Dan with your training plan🤞
Just did the Half Marathon today. I know I skipped a week but it felt right. Thanks for the plan. Helped a lot. I finished with a comfortable pace of 6:00/km. Might need more time to attempt a sub 90 min HM.
My plan, inspired by yours, is going pretty damn amazing, Im in week 3 now, finishing it off with a long run tomorrow, and Im actually thinking about making the long run a bit longer, because Ive been feeling so so good :) Good luck on race day Dan!
Good luck Dan, I just popped a 1:44 so not at your pace, but I’m sure you can do the 1:20, go for it! 💪
To be honest I would always recommend 16 weeks for a half marathon, this is perfect to be in a very good shape for the race! 9 weeks is more when you already followed another training before like trail, 10km etc...
Cheers guys! What watches are you using? Thanks ☺️
I think I'm probably a similar speed. It's a big step for a sub 1:20 on your first attempt. It's definitely a push in the final 3/4 to get a sub 1:20.
Dan going 420 is something I wasn't expecting from him.
That is an amazing pace, thanks for the inspiration!
Noticed that on some video segments (like 11:40) that Dan's left heel strikes first where on his right foot his midsection lands first. Wonder if this is because his legs are different lengths?
Yeah, Dan's yoga sessions are legendary!
Hello from Curitiba. Stay safe.
Very good information. I really wish Dan the best of luck. I to never have drink or gels on long run. That could be my problem and I should correct. Just a thought, I'm a senior runner. Most videos are for the younger age group. What can we do to train proper for say a smaller race? Right now my goal is to not get dead.
I'm still waiting years for Dan Lloyd to complete on his 5K plan from years back. Good he's moving again
I usually watch can. That is my go to, but I have wondered what happened to Dan. Is there a back story? I still enjoy him on the gcn show, but I would have no problem watching rides he films and wants to do even if they aren't insane rides.
He has a great on screen personality.
Dan has some serious residual fitness from his pro days. Going sub 1:30 usually takes years for the average Joe.
Definitely impressive!
Woww..this is amazing!
That open up session should be a few days before unlike prepping for cycling and be more of a reminder session. 😀
Relaxing @ 3:55 per K. Right.......
Well done. I did a 12 week full marathon plan for the Bournemouth marathon. Having never run anything before in my life. Almost died but did the half marathon mark at 2h20 and full marathon in 5h03.
I couldn't walk for 3 days after the event. A nice run from Ringwood to Burley. Dan will know the route I think 🤙
I'm 4 weeks into a Garmin program. It's limited to 1h32 but I'm targeting 1h30 as a stepping stone towards a sub 3 FM, so if I can push to 1h25 that would be great. I'm itching for a 5k or 10k TT but there's no space in the training plan and I'm sticking to that for now.
Get some 5K speed I'm your legs after the half-marathon plan. A to get the 5K to sub-19 and you should be in a good place to aim for sub-3
@@kierenkd thanks. My PBs are 19:35 (5k) and 40:12 (10k). Yes, getting improved 5k and 10k results will be good indicators when I'm heading towards my sub 3 goal.
@@davesharratt917 It's annoying the garmin plans don't go faster. Your times are similar to me (19:07 5K). I'm not sure for my 1/2 marathon - I think I am in 1:28 shape based on training runs. I'm in week 16 of 18 of the Brooks Hanson marathon plan. That recommends not training marathon / HM back to back but to switch up with speed, so I plan to do Jack Daniels 5K training on about 50mpw for 12 weeks next, then back into Half Marathon training for a September race.
I need 3:05 for a London marathon GFA chance but I expect a lot of people can hit that so probably need to be well under realistically if I decide to try.
Easy runs are supposed to be easy. It doesn’t matter about stopping for gates. That actually desired! Don’t stress about having to stop for them Dan.
Sorry to hear you've got a slight injury Dan, you're doing great though, super impressed you're aiming we'll below 1.30. Strangely I too have picked a niggle on my ankle, good to hear Mark advising time off. I'm thinking perhaps do a long cycle ride in lieu of the Sunday 20km. Thoughts?
How can I access the plan? The link just takes me back to your TH-cam page
Idea w.r.t. shin splints: cross training! Take the bike for a nice big ride.
I saw him running today while on a bike ride! Had an awkward stare while trying to see if it was him
As a sub 1.20 half runner I would def stick at over 4.00 km for the first 15km and see where you are at
Doesn't surprise me he's good. Most good cyclists I know as also really good runners, there is something in the muscle make up. I am pretty crap at Cycling, Running and Swimming and always have been, but... I was very good at (County Level) Football, Long Jump, 100m (anything shorter than 200m I was very good at), Rugby, etc. There is definitely something in your muscle make up that determines what sports you will be good at IMO. Unfortunately, I will always be crap at Tri events but I will always give it my best, I probably could of gone far in Football - but it's crap and I'd rather poop in my hands and clap than play Football !
First half marathon and in the 3’s per km 🤯 I’m training for my first half and I’m aiming for 6:00 per km 😭
That's a great goal 🙌
Change of plans due to injury. New training program will be focus on the Kona beer mile.
the link is not working for download the program.
the link won't load correctly, is anyone else having this happen?
At what point does runners start wearing their caps backwards? And how can you avoid it as a new runner?
Why gels for half-marathon? Dan's leg muscles alone will store way more than enough glycogen for the duration. Apart from the caffeine, is taking gels like a placebo / confidence boost?
I was thinking the same. I've never even taken a drink of water with me for a half marathon, let alone gels, and I've always been fine. It's likely the pace he's planning on running at, which may deplete his glycogen fairly quickly, as opposed to my sluggish 5min/km pace🤔
@@oldleadfoot9026 Maybe they are sponsored. I didn't think of that when I posted.
@@kierenkd I was going to suggest that when I read your post and I noted that there are links to a well know athletic nutrition company in the description however, I thought that I was perhaps being a little cynical!🤔😂
Why can't you just link to ep. 2 and 1 with a normal TH-cam link?
I have a question... is there anything special you can do to toughen the skin on your feet to prevent blisters?
Yes.. just keep running, it gets better after the first year. :)
@@CenaSitnica So if I'm asking if theres anything special then your answer is 'no' then?
@@TheSamwhyte running socks, even the cheap ones do the job. I found nothing else to work, it takes time for skin to get harder in the needed parts of your foot. But socks wont help you with the skin part, that takes time as said, it just wont be that painfull. And get someone to look at your foot to make sure you have the right shoes. That is all i can say from my exprience. Have you just started running?
@@CenaSitnica No, been running for about 2yrs now. Trainers come from being reviewed on treadmill at Run4It. (I also cycle and mountainbike and do weights.) Usually do about 25-30miles per week run and 40mile per week on wheels. Yesterday I did my second half-marathon (sub 2hrs) but got a hefty blister and its just infuriating that no matter how much I run the skin just wont callous
Really aggressive approach for a first half-marathoner, but we mustn't forget that Dan was a TdF rider, so his genetic engine is probably not that bad... good luck, Dan!
"not that bad"
@@Moneyalmenial in his world 'not that bad' = better than most!😂
@@oldleadfoot9026 there's many levels to this game all right!
Had Dan been supplementing the run training with cycling? If so at what intensity is he still cycling?
He rides but nothing like he used to or even what the others on GCN are doing. He's presenting a lot GCN+ and very very rarely does any videos now so I'd say he's just your average good amateur who takes it fairly easily. The most I see him riding now is with his son so...
For what reason are you doing that prehistoric activity, where are your wheels, hahaha congratulations mate, half a marathon is very fun enjoy it
If it's not an organised event how will you measure the actual distance?
How accurate are the technological ways of measuring distance like wearing a Garmin watch. (Today I'm not happy with my Garmin watch because the strap broke, so if you want to say bad things about Garmin watches then please do.)
Dan is almost twice as fast as I am 😲
I wonder when the race would be? Hopefully, they'll give a half marathon training plan for a newbie, like purely no experience and not an ex-athlete.
Hi there, beginner plan and video right here 👉 gtn.io/10kToHalfPlan
4 minute kms on a half marathon is pretty decent
It’s a shame (although understandable) there aren’t any organised half marathons, as I find I go a lot quicker in a race, although I’m sure I’d run faster if I knew it would become a TH-cam video watched by thousands of people!
The new forrest had no trees🤔😬
New Forest is a relative term. It was established as a forest in 1079. But mainly pasture land now.
In 2067 ( if there are polarice melt☝🏻🤔)
W: Honey, where are you going?
M: I go fishing on new forrest.
Next up: @Dan: go ultra, forget anything you've learned so far and just focus on nutrition and hydration and backpack organization for the next 4 months 😂
When does Dan start swimming?? 😈
Hahaha. I take it you never saw the video of him and Si swimming and "trying" to dive... Let's say as a swimmer he does a very good impression of someone drowning.
I think this was back when Matt was still at GCN as I remember him in the video as well. Let's say it's a good job they aren't triathletes...
No test for 10km not good ...
Dan have you solved your er... Issue with longer runs...
All you ex pros with your latent fitness 🤦♂️ 😤
you slow runs are way to fast