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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…
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, 10 x 1’ at T, 1’ min at MP + 20-40s, 4 min rest, 5 x 1’ at LT, 1’ min at MP + 20-40
Fartlek (long variation):
Option 1: After a warmup do, 6 miles of 400m at 10k pace, 1200m at MP
Option 2: After a warmup do, 6 - 7 miles of 800m at T to HM pace, 800m at MP
Option 3: After a warmup do, 6 - 8 Miles of 1 mile at T to HM pace, 1 mile at MP
Threshold Intervals:
Option 1: After a warmup, 4 x 1 mile at lactate threshold pace with 60 second continuous jog recoveries
Option 2: After a warmup, 10 x 800 meters at lactate threshold pace with 60 seconds continuous jog recoveries
Option 3: After a warmup, 3 x 2 miles at lactate threshold pace with 2-3 minute continuous jog recoveries
Cutdown Session:
8 miles at Marathon Pace plus 40 - 50s, cutting down 10 seconds per mile
Example: 2 mile warmup, Miles 2-10 (8:00, 7:50, 7:40, 7:30, 7:20, 7:10, 7:00, 6:50, 6:40, 6:30), 2 mile cool down
HM Pace Specific Sessions:
6 x 1 mile at goal HM pace (60s jog recoveries)
4 x 2 Miles at goal HM pace (3 min jog recoveries)
6-8 miles at goal HM pace (continuous after warmup miles)
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