At some point during a half marathon, there’s a good chance things are going to get tough. Your legs become heavier. Holding your pace requires more concentration. The finish line still feels a long way away. And a little voice starts suggesting that slowing down would be a very good idea. This isn’t necessarily a…
A downhill in the opening kilometres of a half marathon can feel like free speed. Your legs are fresh. Your breathing is comfortable. Gravity is helping you along, and suddenly you’re running considerably faster than your planned race pace without feeling like you’re working any harder. It’s tempting to take advantage of it. After all,…
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…
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…