Articles that are of interest and benefit for people training for marathon’s and half marathons
Tayla’s Christchurch Half Marathon was more than a race result. As her second half marathon ever, it marked another step forward in confidence, pacing, and experience. This debrief explores why early races matter so much, and how each event helps build stronger, smarter, more resilient runners over time.
View More Christchurch Half Marathon Debrief: Tayla’s Second Step Forward
Started too fast, missed race nutrition, and battled late. Jason’s Christchurch Half Marathon debrief reveals three common mistakes that cost runners time. Learn how smarter pacing, better fueling, and stronger race-day mindset can help you run a faster half marathon and unlock your next personal best performance.
View More He Started Too Fast… 3 Half Marathon Mistakes That Cost Time (And How to Avoid Them)
Jess Bray claimed her second straight New Zealand Under-20 Female Half Marathon title in Christchurch. This race debrief looks beyond the result, analysing pacing, late-race fatigue, courage, and the key lessons from a championship-winning performance that reveals both current strength and exciting future potential ahead.
View More Jess Bray’s Christchurch Half Marathon Debrief: What a Championship Win Really Looked Like
Speed to the Finish: 16-Week Half Marathon Mastery 🏃♂️💨
Achieve Your Fastest Half Marathon with Our Advanced Plan! 🚀
Ready to set a new personal record? “Speed to the Finish: 16-Week Half Marathon Mastery” is crafted for intermediate runners who want to push their limits and run faster than ever before! If you’re running for over 60 minutes in your workouts, this program will take your performance to the next level. 🏃♀️🔥
View More Thursday Training Plan: Speed to the Finish: 16-Week Half Marathon Mastery
Your journey to the Buller Gorge Half Marathon starts here!
Whether you’re lacing up for your very first 21.1km, building strength to go further and faster, or sharpening your edge for a new PB — Buller Gorge Half Marathon Mastery has the right plan for you.
This Qwik Kiwi Coaching series brings together three proven training pathways so you can train smarter, stay consistent, and arrive on the start line ready to perform.
To race successfully having the ability to start fast, settle into a rhythm and then finish strong is crucial. A workout like this Tempo Sandwich provides all these elements and will help improve your efficiency for distances from 10km through to the marathon and longer.
View More Friday Fartlek Run: The Tempo Sandwich
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Project 2:00 – Smash Your Sub-2 Hour Half Marathon Goal!
Train smart. Run strong. Cross the finish line under 2 hours.
Are you ready to hit the streets of Dunedin 🏙️ with strength, strategy, and a smile?
Get Race-Ready with an 18-week training plan that will have you crossing that finish line proud and powerful! 🏆
Train smart and break 90 minutes with Project 1:30 – a 20-week structured half marathon plan with coaching support, community, and proven results.
View More Tuesday Training Plan: Project 1:30 – Your Roadmap to a Sub-1:30 Hour Half Marathon (20 week training plan)
🏊♀️🚴♂️🏃♀️ Triathlete’s Half Marathon Builder 🏃♂️🚴♀️🏊♂️
An 18-Week Plan to Build Endurance, Speed, and Confidence for Your Off-Season Half Marathon
Ready to take your triathlon training to the next level, even during the off-season? Whether you’re an experienced triathlete or a passionate multisport athlete, this plan is designed to build your endurance and boost your speed as you prepare for a successful half marathon. 🏅
View More Tuesday Training Plan: Triathlete’s Half Marathon Builder: An 18-Week Plan to Build Endurance, Speed, and Confidence for Your Off-Season Half Marathon