The Running Channel Podcast

11: Key Sessions For A Faster Half Marathon

Apr 1, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Filming A Sub-90 Attempt In The New Forest

  • Andy described chasing a sub-90 minute half and filming the attempt at the New Forest Half.
  • He recalls it as the most spent he's been at the end of a long race but he achieved the goal.
ADVICE

Structure Weekly Sessions Around Key Runs

  • Structure your week with a long run, recovery runs and interval sessions to build half marathon fitness.
  • Do weekly or biweekly threshold runs and vary paces to make half marathon pace feel easier.
ADVICE

Mix Intervals To Build Pace Range

  • Use interval sessions combining 5x2K and mixed shorter efforts to train race pacing and range.
  • Alternate faster reps (5K/10K pace) with half-marathon-pace reps and keep light jog recoveries of ~3 minutes.
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