HeyJaredHalf Marathon Training Plan Podcast
The Half Marathon Training Plan Podcast helps beginners train smarter, stay healthy, and finish strong.Hosted by Coach Chris and Coach Maya, each episode breaks down the science of running into simple, practical strategies for building mileage safely, avoiding injury, fueling…
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Why Long Runs Fall Apart After Mile 8 (And How to Fix It) (opens the original)
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Your long run feels great through mile 5 or 6. Then somewhere around mile 8, everything starts falling apart. Your legs get heavy. Your pace slips. The remaining miles suddenly feel enormous. And if you're training for your first half marathon, you may start wondering how you're ever going to make it to 13.1. Here's the important part: there's nothing magical about mile 8. The problem often started much earlier in the run. In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Maya break down why long runs can
The Worst Running Advice Beginners Still Believe (opens the original)
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Running advice is everywhere. Unfortunately, a lot of it is outdated, oversimplified, or just plain wrong. In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Maya separate popular running myths from evidence-based coaching to help beginner runners train smarter, avoid injuries, and enjoy the process. We tackle everything from "no pain, no gain" and forcing your running form to stretching myths, carbon-plated super shoes, chasing mileage, and why trying to copy elite athletes can actually hold you back. In t
Why Summer Runs Feel So Much Harder (And the Hydration Mistakes to Avoid) (opens the original)
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Why does your normal easy run suddenly feel impossible when the temperature rises? If you've ever wondered why your heart rate climbs, your legs feel heavy, or your pace slows dramatically during the summer, this episode explains the science—and the simple hydration strategies that can help. Coach Chris and Coach Maya break down what really happens inside your body when you run in the heat, why hydration is about more than just drinking water, and how common mistakes can leave runners feeling sl
Why So Many Running Injuries Happen Right When You Feel Great (opens the original)
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Why do runners often get hurt right when training finally starts working? There is a dangerous moment in beginner running: the point where your breathing feels easier, your confidence rises, and you start thinking, “Maybe I can do a little more.” That is often when runners accidentally increase mileage, pace, hills, or training frequency too quickly. In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Maya explain the confidence trap: why your heart and lungs often adapt faster than your tendons, bones, and
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