Training for a half marathon isn’t simply a matter of running a little farther each week until you can cover 21.1km. Nor is it about cramming as much speed work as possible into the final few weeks before race day. Good half marathon training is about developing the right fitness at the right time. That’s…
Threshold training is one of the most valuable components of half marathon preparation. It teaches you to run strongly at a sustained intensity without crossing the line into an effort that causes fatigue to accumulate too quickly. This week’s Coach Ray’s Workout of the Week is 4×5 Minute Threshold—a simple but highly effective session consisting…
Welcome to the Half Marathon Hub Weekly, your Monday round-up of what’s happening across the New Zealand half marathon scene. Each week, we’ll look back at the weekend’s racing, celebrate some of the performances from around the country, catch up on the latest training advice published on www.HalfMarathonTraining.co.nz, and look ahead to the half marathons…
You’ve completed the long runs, worked on your pacing, and built your fitness. Then race morning arrives, and suddenly you’re trying something new. A different breakfast. A brand-new energy gel. Shoes you’ve only worn once. A rushed warm-up because you arrived later than planned. It might seem like a small thing, but race morning isn’t…
Your weekly long run is the cornerstone of successful half marathon training. It isn’t simply about covering more kilometres than you did the previous week. A well-executed long run builds the endurance, confidence and resilience you’ll need to comfortably cover 21.1 kilometres on race day. Whether you’re training for your first half marathon or chasing…
Hill training has long been one of the most effective ways to become a stronger, faster and more efficient runner. While many runners associate hills with simply building stronger legs, a well-designed hill session also develops aerobic fitness, improves running economy and reinforces good running technique. This week’s Coach Ray’s Workout of the Week is…