Your weekly long run is the foundation of successful half marathon training. Discover why it’s so important, how it builds endurance and confidence, and why running it at the right pace prepares your body and mind for 21.1km more effectively than simply running faster or further.
View More The Purpose Of The Weekly Long Run
Running for 30 minutes continuously may be all you need to begin half marathon training. Discover why you don’t need to be able to run 21.1km before you start, how structured training builds endurance safely, and why consistency is the key to successfully preparing for your first half marathon.
View More Why 30 Minutes Of Running Is Enough To Begin Half Marathon Training
The final 5 kilometres of a half marathon reveal how well you’ve trained, paced, fuelled, and prepared. Learn why strong finishes are built long before race day and discover practical strategies to help you maintain your pace, stay mentally focused, and finish your next half marathon with confidence.
View More The Last 5K Doesn’t Care How Good You Felt Early
Many runners spend months training for a half marathon without ever becoming comfortable at their goal race pace. Learn why practising race pace is essential, how to include it in your training, and why confidence on race day comes from recognising the effort you’ve already mastered in training.
View More Most Runners Get Race Pace Training Wrong
Many runners think long runs are simply about covering the distance. In reality, the best long runs prepare you for race day by building endurance, practising race pace, refining your fuelling strategy, and teaching your body to run strongly when fatigue begins to set in.
View More Most Runners Waste Their Long Runs
Most runners focus on the start and finish of a half marathon, but the middle kilometres are where races are often won or lost. Learn why pacing discipline between 6K and 15K is critical, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to set yourself up for a strong finish.
View More Where Most Half Marathon Races Fall Apart
Many runners believe they need to run every day to successfully complete a half marathon. In reality, three well-structured runs per week can be enough to build endurance, improve fitness, and reach the start line prepared. Learn why consistency, recovery, and quality sessions matter more than simply running more.
View More Why Three Runs Per Week Can Be Enough For A Half Marathon
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?
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
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