First Half coming up...am I where I need to be??

if you're at the starting line...then yes, you are where you need to be

your 5k time would suggest the answer is yes. I'd be a little concerned about the low mileage and not very long long runs, but your 13.1 workout is certainly encouraging.

Provided the half isn't on a very hard course, and you keep up the consistent training, and don't go out too fast, I think you'll make it. good luck with this one.

I agree on the mileage comment. I'd prefer to see weekly long runs in the 15-18 mile range for someone running under 1:20, and a midweek run over 10. Seems like you have the speed necessary and the 13.1 workout is a nice one, but I guess I wouldn't be surprised if you find the last 5K to be a bit rough.

To be honest I probably run closer to 35 miles a week than 40. I'm think Ill try and be more consistent around 40 for the next few weeks.

I'm not doing any speed work either. Everything I do is just a little more up tempo.

thanks for your input!

You should be able to run a 1:18-1:19. Go out in 6:20 and drop to 6:10 the next couple miles. After that keep around 6:00 pace until the last 3 miles. At that point, you should be able to drop down to 5:45-5:50 for the last 5k.

When I was in 17:00 5k shape, I ran 1:18 high without any runs over 10 miles the whole year. I was avg 30 miles a week on 3 days of running.

The most important thing is not how many miles you are putting in but that you run the proper pace to give yourself a chance to meet your goal. Starting out right at 6 pace or faster will not give you that oportunity.