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
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 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
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
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
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)