Healthy Runner Podcast 179. Unlocking My Fastest Half Marathon Time in 7 years!
Trying to grow as a runner is overwhelming! We learn, we train, and we put the work in but sometimes it doesn’t end with the result you were looking for.
Trust me, I feel you and I have been there. Quite literally, I have been there the past 7 years working at this and I just ran my fastest half marathon at age 43 which was faster than anything I did in my late 30’s!
In this episode, I share my journey to unlocking my fastest half marathon time in 7 years. I’ll take you through the race recap, training process, nutrition, and mindset that helped me achieve this goal.
Throughout this episode, I share tips and tricks that worked for me in hopes of inspiring and helping fellow runners achieve their goals. I summarize 5 key takeaways and lessons learned in how I broke through this plateau in my running journey so it can help you in your running journey. So whether you are a seasoned runner or just starting, this episode is for you! Join me as I share how I unlocked my fastest half marathon time in 7 years.
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Resources Mentioned:
[Download] Race Day Blueprint: 10 Tips to Crush Your Race!
Episode 160: How To Set Goals For Running with Coach Carolyn Coffin
Episode 173: Mantras and Mental Strategies with Coach Chris McClung
Episode 175: How to Train Hills with Coach Elisabeth Scott
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