This Is Why Most Half-Marathon Plans Fail

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📈 Get your free 1% better race faster half marathon training plan here - https://dlakecreates.com/halfmarathonfree 🎧 Listen, read and learn more here https://dlakecreates.com/halfmarathon [00:49] Why the Half Marathon Is Actually Perfect [01:22] Run Science Nerd Break [01:50] Half Marathon vs Full Marathon [03:25] Definitions [04:37] Use this to run a faster and smarter half-marathon [05:06] The Half-Marathon Training Framework [06:36] What Your Week Actually Looks Like: 3 Days a Week [07:38] 4 Days Per Week Training [07:57] Help Another Runner Out [08:27] 5 Days Per Week Half Marathon Schedule [09:13] 6–7 Days Per Week Training [09:52] Half Marathon Energy System Used – Threshold vs Aerobic [10:48] Half Marathon vs 5K Training [12:15] Why This Actually Matters Beyond Running [13:54] Use This to Improve Your Half Marathon Times Slowly Key Takeaways 1. The half marathon builds endurance, discipline, and consistency without the burnout of full marathon training. 2. Smart training — two key workouts, one long run, and consistent easy runs — beats grinding miles for the sake of mileage. 3. The best runners aren’t obsessed; they’re patient. The half marathon rewards restraint and long-term focus. *Links & Learnings* - 📈 Get your free race faster half marathon training plan here https://dlakecreates.com/halfmarathonfree - 🎧 Listen, read and learn more here https://dlakecreates.com/halfmarathon - Learn more about vo2 Max Here - http://dlakecreates.com/Vo2Aug2025 - Learn how I ran 1% better each year in the half marathon here - https://dlakecreates.om/half2024 - Instagram – https://instagram.com/dlakecreates - Strava – https://www.strava.com/athletes/120507