HALF MARATHON Megasode: EYNTK! (Training, big MISTAKES, Race Day Tips)

Whether you’re training for your first half marathon or chasing a new PR, this episode is your complete Half Marathon Handbook. Michael Doyle is joined by co-hosts Katelyn Tocci and Alex Cyr to break down everything you need to know about the half marathon distance — from its surprising history to the best training structure, race-week strategy, fueling advice, recovery tips, and even the ultimate question: Is the half marathon the perfect race distance? This episode is presented by Momentous. Use promo code MARATHON for up to 35% off your first order: ⁠livemomentous.com Rocket Money saves you money by cancelling unwanted subscriptions, hassle-free: https://rocketmoney.com/gorun In this episode, we cover: 0:00 Intro 0:23 Half Marathon Overview 2:06 Origins of the Half Marathon 9:35 Popularity of the Half Marathon 19:11 What Kind of Race is It? (Comparing to 10K and Marathon) 28:21 Physiology of the Half 36:33 Why the Half is Hard 41:51 Why the Half is Misunderstood 44:51 Weekly Training Structure 48:00 Key Half Marathon Workouts 53:59 Common Training Mistakes 58:06 Long Runs 1:02:01 Fueling During the Race 1:04:44 Carb Loading for a Half 1:08:59 Post-Race Recovery 1:12:27 Are Hot Tubs Overrated? 1:15:39 Travel-Worthy Half Marathons 1:23:04 Half Marathon and Olympics 1:26:29 Rebranding the Half 1:33:07 Final Thoughts on the Half 🏃‍♂️ Half marathon history and why the distance exploded in popularity 🔥 How the half marathon feels more like a 10K than a marathon 🧠 Race psychology: the infamous “15K turning point” 📈 Training structure: threshold workouts, long runs, and tapering 🍌 Fueling rules: do you need gels in a half marathon? 💪 Strength training mistakes runners still make 🌍 Bucket list half marathons: Valencia, Copenhagen, NYC, Super Halves 🏅 Should the half marathon be an Olympic event? 😂 And… what should we rename the half marathon? If you're preparing for a goal race or just curious about this iconic distance, this is the ultimate half marathon deep dive. 👇 Drop a comment: What’s your favorite half marathon race? And what would YOU rename the distance? 🔗 Helpful Resources Mentioned • Half Marathon Training Plans: https://marathonhandbook.com • Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter