Articles that are of interest and benefit for people training for marathon’s and half marathons
Many runners wonder if they’re fit enough to start training for a half marathon. The good news is that you don’t need to be able to run 21.1km today. Discover why 30 minutes of comfortable running is often enough to begin your journey towards a successful and enjoyable half marathon finish.
View More How Fit Do You Need To Be To Start Half Marathon Training?
Many runners feel strong during the first half of a marathon, but the real challenge begins after 30 kilometres. Learn why marathon training focuses on endurance, consistency, and patience, and discover how preparing for the final 12 kilometres can help you achieve a stronger finish on race day.
View More The Marathon Starts After 30 Kilometres
Your marathon nutrition strategy should be tested in training, not discovered on race day. Learn how to use long runs to practise fueling, hydration, and timing so you can avoid surprises, reduce the risk of hitting the wall, and give yourself the best chance of marathon success.
View More Never Try New Nutrition on Marathon Race Day
Many half marathon runners wait until they feel tired before taking fuel—but by then, performance may already be declining. Learn why fuelling early, practising your nutrition strategy in training, and training your gut can help you maintain pace, avoid late-race fatigue, and finish stronger on race day.
View More The Half Marathon Fuelling Mistake That Costs More Time Than Poor Fitness
Many marathon runners make the mistake of running their long runs too fast. Learn why slowing down can actually help you build better endurance, recover more effectively, and improve race-day performance. Discover how easy running fits into successful marathon preparation and why consistency beats heroic training sessions every time.
View More Stop Running Your Long Runs Too Fast
Starting your half marathon too fast can feel great early—but it often leads to a painful final few kilometres. Learn why smart pacing matters, how to control the opening 5K, and what strong runners do differently to finish well instead of simply hanging on late in the race.
View More If Your Half Marathon Feels Easy at 3K… You’re Probably Going Too Fast
Jake’s Hawke’s Bay Half Marathon experience highlights the importance of pacing, durability, mindset, and fuelling in endurance running. After an abbreviated 8-week build-up interrupted by injury, he learned valuable lessons about race execution, mental resilience, and long-term development — proving that success in endurance sport is about more than just the finish time.
View More Lessons From Jake’s Hawke’s Bay Half Marathon Experience
A strong half marathon isn’t just about fitness—it’s about execution. In this race debrief, we break down how smart pacing, patience, and pre-race mental planning led to a confident, controlled performance. Learn how to start right, finish strong, and turn your next race into a stepping stone for bigger results.
View More What a Half Marathon Can Teach You (When You Do It Right)
Thinking about your first half marathon? Tayla’s Christchurch Half Marathon journey shows what newer runners can learn from early race experiences. From building confidence to smarter pacing and race-day preparation, this article highlights why your first few half marathons are stepping stones to bigger goals and stronger performances.
View More Thinking About Your First Half Marathon? What Tayla’s Christchurch Half Marathon Can Teach You
Want to run a faster half marathon? Learn practical lessons from Jess Bray’s New Zealand championship-winning performance. Discover how pacing, threshold fitness, endurance, and finishing strength can help you achieve your next personal best and race smarter over 21.1 kilometres with proven coaching strategies that work for everyday runners.
View More How to Run a Faster Half Marathon: Lessons From Jess Bray’s New Zealand Championship Win