Ready to Crush 13.1?

Train smarter, feel stronger, and race with confidence — with a custom half marathon training plan built just for you.

Whether you're running your first 13.1 miles or chasing a PR, you deserve more than a cookie-cutter training plan.
At Running Fit Lab, we design custom half marathon training programs that meet you where you are — and take you further than you thought possible.

Built for Every Kind of Runner:

  • First-Time Half Marathoners
    Build endurance, strength, and confidence step-by-step — without burning out.

  • Experienced Runners Chasing a PR
    Level up your speed, sharpen your race strategy, and finally break your personal best.

  • Comeback Runners
    Rebuild smarter after injury or training gaps — with a coach who gets it.

  • Boston Qualifier Hopefuls
    Dial in race-specific pacing and preparation for big-time results.

Three people posing together outdoors on a pathway in a park, wearing running attire with numbered bibs. Trees and a park sign are visible in the background.
Running Fit Lab running team runners with race bibs and medals smiling after a Livermore Valley Half Marathon

What Makes Running Fit Lab Different?

  1. Custom Plans Built Around Your Life
    Training programs that fit your real schedule, not the other way around.

  2. Race-Specific Coaching
    Plans customized for Bay Area half marathons like Livermore Valley Half, Bay Breeze, Oakland Running Festival, and more.

  3. Strength, Mobility, and Recovery Focus
    We train the whole runner — not just your legs.

  4. Mindful, Feel-Based Running Philosophy
    Ditch the obsessive watch-checking. Learn to listen to your body and find real flow.

How It Works:

  1. Virtual Gait and Fitness Assessment
    Live online movement screen to build a smarter, injury-preventive foundation.

  2. Custom 12–18 Week Training Plan
    Tailored to your goal race, current fitness, injury history, and lifestyle.

  3. One-on-One Plan Review Call
    Talk directly with your coach to fine-tune pacing strategies, strength routines, and mental prep.

  • Training with Running Fit Lab completely changed how I approach running. I used to just grind out miles and burn out — now I actually enjoy the process. I crushed my PR by 8 minutes at the Livermore Half and felt stronger than ever at the finish line.

    Erin G., Livermore Valley Half Marathon Finisher

  • "Before Running Fit Lab, I wasn’t sure if I could even finish a half marathon. Francisco’s training plan kept me motivated, healthy, and actually excited for every long run. Crossing that finish line was one of the proudest moments of my life.

    — James R., First-Time Half Marathoner

  • “Coach Francisco helped me stop obsessing over my watch and start running by feel. For the first time in years, I’m running injury-free — and I’m faster, too. Running isn’t just a race anymore, it’s my therapy.”

    — Melissa P., Bay Area Runner

  • “Our team worked with Running Fit Lab for a corporate 5K training program, and the energy Francisco brought to every session was incredible. Whether it was mindful walks or full training runs, he kept everyone engaged and progressing. Several employees finished their first race ever — and they’re still running!”

    — Stephanie L., Corporate Wellness Coordinator

Two Running Fit Lab runners wearing medals and race bibs smiling while holding cups, after finishing Livermore Half Marathon

Races We Specialize In:

  • Livermore Valley Half Marathon

  • San Francisco Half Marathon

  • Santa Rosa Marathon

  • Oakland Running Festival Half

  • San Jose Rock ‘n’ Roll Half

  • Napa Valley Half and more

(Training for another race? We'll build your plan for it!)