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?
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
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
This Friday Fartlek Run features a 45-minute tempo effort designed to build aerobic endurance, pacing control, and race-day resilience. Running at Level III, this continuous session is ideal for runners and triathletes preparing for half marathon, marathon, and longer endurance events who want to develop sustained strength and confidence.
View More Friday Fartlek Run: 45min Tempo Run
This Friday Fartlek Run features a **40-minute tempo effort** designed to build aerobic strength and sustained pace control. Running at Level III, this continuous session is ideal for runners and triathletes preparing for half marathon, marathon, and longer events, helping develop endurance, rhythm, and race-day confidence.
View More Friday Fartlek Run: 40min Tempo Run
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
This Friday Fartlek Run features a **35-minute tempo effort** designed to build aerobic strength and sustained pace control. Running at Level III, this continuous session is ideal for runners and triathletes preparing for 10km, half marathon, marathon, and longer events, helping develop endurance and race-day confidence.
View More Friday Fartlek Run: 35min Tempo Run