Half Marathon: Top Training Secrets
HALF MARATHON
✅FOCUS ON TEMPO WORK: A variety of tempo work should be the bulk of your workouts during half marathon training, from traditional tempo work (aerobic threshold) to half marathon pace tempo work. These workouts help you run faster for longer and get a “feel” for half marathon race pace!
✅EASY RUNS SHOULD BE 80% OF YOUR MILEAGE: You should do easy runs in between your hard workouts during half marathon training and it should be the bulk of your training. Just like the marathon, this is an aerobic event which requires easy mileage to improve upon your aerobic fitness
✅PRIORITIZE THE LONG RUN: While the long run is not the entire training plan, it IS an important part of any half marathon training plan. Make sure you are comfortable running long runs between 8-12 miles
✅GET YOUR FUELING PLAN DOWN: Practice your fueling strategy during your long runs! Aim to take in 30-60 grams of carbs per every hour you are running, though you may find you need more
✅SIMULATE YOUR COURSE ON TRAINING RUNS: If your race is hilly, train on hills! This is SO important to have a strong race
