Running a sub-two hour half marathon didn’t happen right away and I started to think it just wasn’t realistic. It’s such a great goal and one that many are going to be able to hit!įrom helping thousands of runners, these are the tips that will help you figure out what needs to change for you to make this goal a reality. I was able to push myself, without hitting the vomit threshold which I find more common in the 5K and the “oh it’s over” of the 10K.Īs a running coach for over a decade, I’ve seen many runners set the Sub two half marathon as their big goal. I’m not sure I would encourage most people to select a half marathon for their very first race, but it worked for me. As I crossed that finish line, staring down to stop my watch, rather than up at the cameras I remember thinking “ holy hell that was hard…I can do better.” The quest for a sub 2 hour half marathon started for me, after my very first race in 2002. The goal of these tips is to provide you with a framework of the pieces you need for consistent training to create a body and mind that are strong enough to hit your goal. A sub 2 hour half marathon requires an average 9:09 mile.

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