ATH-R17

Runner · Half Marathon

Threshold pace: +9%

Duration: 8 weeks

The goal

Break 1h40 while keeping training compatible with full-time work.

What we changed

Rebuilt weekly load distribution, added threshold intervals with HR caps, and tightened recovery control from Garmin trends.

The outcome

Race simulation improved by 11:24 and athlete completed race at 1:39:12.

Before → After

Threshold pace4:27/km4:03/km
Resting HR53 bpm49 bpm
Missed key sessions3/month0/month

Athlete identifier anonymised — full session-by-session data available to subscribers in the coach review portal.

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