{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Marathon Handbook Podcast","title":"The Ultimate Half Marathon Guide: Training, Pacing, Fueling + Bucket List Races","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/3a7e47bf\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5727,"description":"The half marathon might be the most popular race distance in the world — but is it actually the perfect running event?\nIn this episode of the Marathon Handbook Podcast, Michael Doyle is joined by coaches and athletes Katelyn Tocci and Alex Cyr for a complete deep dive into the half marathon.\nSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: This episode is presented by Momentous. Use promo code MARATHON for up to 35% off your first order: ⁠livemomentous.com\nRocket Money saves you money by cancelling unwanted subscriptions, hassle-free: https://rocketmoney.com/gorun\nWe discuss:\n• The surprising origins of the half marathon\n• Why it feels more like a 10K than a marathon\n• The key workouts that build half marathon fitness\n• Long run guidelines for beginners vs advanced runners\n• Race-week pacing strategy and the “15K wall”\n• Fueling rules (when gels actually matter)\n• Strength training mistakes runners make\n• Best bucket list half marathons: Valencia, Copenhagen, NYC, Super Halves\n• Should the half marathon be an Olympic event?\n• And… what should we rename the half marathon?\nWhether you're racing your first 13.1 or chasing a PR, this is your complete half marathon handbook.\nHalf Marathon Training Plans: https://marathonhandbook.com•\nSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter\nTopics/Chapters:\n0:00 Intro\n0:23 Half Marathon Overview\n2:06 Origins of the Half Marathon\n9:35 Popularity of the Half Marathon\n19:11 What Kind of Race is It? (Comparing to 10K and Marathon)\n28:21 Physiology of the Half\n36:33 Why the Half is Hard\n41:51 Why the Half is Misunderstood\n44:51 Weekly Training Structure\n48:00 Key Half Marathon Workouts\n53:59 Common Training Mistakes\n58:06 Long Runs\n1:02:01 Fueling During the Race\n1:04:44 Carb Loading for a Half\n1:08:59 Post-Race Recovery\n1:12:27 Are Hot Tubs Overrated?\n1:15:39 Travel-Worthy Half Marathons\n1:23:04 Half Marathon and Olympics\n1:26:29 Rebranding the Half\n1:33:07 Final Thoughts on the Half","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/a3NORpFIoIUQrTnE2xXScFo8HEhxH6G0foNOPSlAx7c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMWVh/ZTE1YzI3MDk3ODJm/NDFmYmIzNWRkNGM0/NDc0Ny5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}