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HOW TO RUN A FASTER HALF MARATHON - Training Tips to get a Personal Best!

2024-08-26 Sports
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If you enjoyed the video, please like, comment and subscribe! Thank you for watching! Save 10% on training plans, hats, technical & casual apparel - (Code - YOUTUBE10) https://bit.ly/benparkesyoutube10 Check out: Training Plans https://bit.ly/benparkesplans Running Hats https://bit.ly/benparkeshats Technical Gear https://bit.ly/benparkestechgear Free Beginner Plans https://bit.ly/benparkesfreeplans Follow me here: Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/2310069 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benparkes Second channel https://www.youtube.com/@benparkesroadrunningreviews Welcome to the ultimate guide on how to smash your half marathon PB (or PR!) with training tips, pacing strategies, and speed secrets to help you run faster and stronger than ever before! 🎥 Watch this video next: ⏱️ How to Run A Sub 1h30 Half https://youtu.be/Am4avYgryok?si=AAZEaLYJOCtkZZiX 🧢 Kit from the video with fast worldwide shipping: Hoodie https://benparkes.com/collections/23-sweaters/products/vintage-hoodie OG Cap https://benparkes.com/collections/23-trucker/products/og-running-cap 📱For support enquiries or business enquiries, please go to: https://www.benparkes.com and use the chat function. ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 0:00 Intro 0:29 How long is the training block? 0:54 Fast races to enter 1:07 What time should you aim for? 2:01 How much should you be running? 2:49 Speed sessions 5:02 Strides 5:49 Long runs and easy runs 8:41 Strength training 9:41 Race day and pacing 11:54 Fuel and hydration About this video: Today we are going through everything you need to know in order to improve your half marathon time. We dive into the training you need to do with examples for a sub 2 hour half, a sub 1h45 half and a sub 1h30 half plus effective interval sessions and pacing tips to run a faster half marathon race! This video is NOT sponsored. All products mentioned have been bought 100% by Ben and the channel. Our mission here is to help runners of all abilities improve and enjoy running to their full potential. Showcasing the best running tips and advice, while reviewing the latest gear and taking your round some of the best races in the world!

Top Comments (10)

@ssppo4703 2024-08-26

Easiest way to pr in the half is to run your first one

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@chrisginoc 2025-07-20

Social media the last couple of years went crazy with “stay in zone 2 to get fast” and people misunderstood what it means. To be fast, you have to also work on speed.

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@PartTimeJogger 2024-08-27

1:44:00 pb last Sunday in 3 days it will be exactly 1 year from my running journey start

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@Feanaro5503 2024-08-31

I did a 1:49:37 half in April and just used two GU gels. One I brought with me and used in mile 6, and one I picked up at the 8.5 mile station. I have sinus issues on long runs, so I brought 5 hankies with me and dropped 4 of them in the trash cans along the way, so I was shedding weight as I went.

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@KeyzerSoze35 2024-08-26

Just downloaded! I’ve done two marathons but never a half. Aiming for 1:30. Perfect timing Ben. My race is on Dec 1.

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@Afkt3dz 2025-06-01

I’ve done a few 10k in 48 mins so im going to attempt my half marathon today

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@jepulis6674 2024-09-06

Good advice. I would add getting used to heat. Do not only train at cool hours during summer, train at the hottest ones too and you get used to it. Good idea to even wear a bit more clothes during some of the training if you the weather is nice and cool for weeks before and you might get hit by a heatwave in the event.

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@Mrbrickwheelz1 2024-08-26

I am training for my half marathon thanks for the advice.

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@MattWarren100k 2024-08-26

You're nearly at 200k, have you got a special video planned yet? Great to see your channel growing! 🥳

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@leecooper7084 2026-03-07

I went from a 5 hour marathon to a 1 hour marathon just by watching half this video.

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