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?
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