Tag: Half Marathon Training

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Friday Fartlek Run: 5k Repeat Tempos

A half marathon requires both speed and endurance. Most people will run a half marathon a bit below their lactate threshold. Therefore longer reps at tempo effort will deliver a great training benefit. This is a perfect session for runners and triathletes running half marathon events.

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Run Fartlek

Tuesday Training Plan: 6 Week Base Building Training Plan for Runners

Have you built your fitness and got involved in running during COVID? These training plans will continue to build your fitness, setting you up to move onto a more specific plan.

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Mikes Middle Distance Magic: Race shoes at the ready!

The first race of 2019 is upon me!  My famous saying on this blog is “time is flying” and it is no exception now! I’m…

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Friday Fartlek Session: Sisyphus Session

This Friday Fartlek Run is a hill-based strength session designed to build power, leg resilience, and running-specific strength. With progressively longer uphill efforts at Level V, the Sisyphus Session is ideal for runners targeting 5km to half marathon events who want a simple, challenging workout that delivers real fitness gains.

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