Run To The Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide To Running

The half marathon is one of the most underrated distances you can train for and race.  Not only is it a good stepping stone in volume for newer runners, but it’s a great way to mix up training for more advanced runners. In today’s episode, Coach Ruiari and Coach Dylan are going to talk about… Why moving up or down to the half marathon distance can help you combine speed and strength training.  Why training for several months consistently is necessary for success in longer races.  The importance of building your lactate threshold during training, especially for a half marathon And specific workouts you can use to crush your next Half Marathon If you’ve got an upcoming Half Marathon or are thinking about what to do for your next race, this is a great listen. Here are some of the sample workouts discussed… Fartlek (short variation): Option 1: 15 x 1’ at LT, 1’ min at MP + 20-40s Option 2: 2 x 10 x 1’ at LT, 1’ min at MP + 20-40s ( 4 min between sets) Option 3: 15 x 1’ at LT, 1’ min at MP + 20-40s, 4 min rest,