How to Go from 9:00/Mile to 7:30/Mile for Half Marathon
Project the weekly pace improvements needed to drop from 9:00/mile to 7:30/mile over a 20-week half marathon training cycle.
How to use this tool
- Enter current pace — minutes, current pace — seconds, target pace — minutes, target pace — seconds and training weeks in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your improvement and the full breakdown beneath it.
A 7:30/mile pace translates to a 1:38 half marathon — see the step-by-step pace progression from 9:00/mile over 20 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
- Is linear progression realistic?
- Linear plans serve as a guide. Real-world progression is non-linear — you may improve fast early and plateau later. Adjust based on how you feel.
- How much should I improve per week?
- Improving 5–10 seconds per mile per week is a reasonable starting target for recreational runners.