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April 10, 2025 82 mins

[Download] Race Day Blueprint: 10 Tips to Crush Your Half Marathon!

 

Have you been half marathon training and you’re worried that you won’t be ready for success for your big race day? Race day can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, but with the right strategies, you can set yourself up for success!

 

Coach Whitney LaCombe from our Spark Healthy Runner team is back on the podcast to share her proven half marathon strategies for race day success!

 

In this episode, coach Whitney and Dr. Duane Scotti dive into the ultimate race day strategy to help you master your half marathon with pre-race rituals to pacing tips, ensuring you cross that finish line with confidence and a smile!

 

We'll provide valuable insights on how to make a race day plan, half marathon pacing strategy, half marathon nutrition, hydration, adjusting for adverse weather, and mental strategies to use during your half marathon

 

Whether you're a seasoned half marathoner or gearing up for your first 13.1 miles, this episode is packed with tips and tricks to ensure you cross that finish line strong and so you can go on to enjoy lifelong injury free running after your half marathon!

There are six parts of your running journey that need to be optimized so you can run strong and last long!  Learn them here

Want Dr. Duane to answer your question on the podcast?  Submit questions here

 

Related Resources:

  

Listen or watch all of coach Whitney’s previous episodes

 

Listen to my previous episode on half marathon fueling here!

 

Listen to my previous episode on the top 5 half marathon mistakes to avoid here!

 

Listen to my previous episode on unlocking my fastest half marathon time in 7 years here!

 

Listen to my previous episode on half marathon prep the week before your race here!

 

Listen to our previous episode on how to pack for a destination half marathon here

 

Listen to our previous episode on running gear for your half marathon race here

 

Listen to my previous episode on mantras and mental strategies for your half marathon here

 

Want the structured run and strength plan with motivation and accountability to reach your highest running potential and crush your summer running? Book a call to learn more about Healthy Runner coaching

 

A big thanks to ucan for your support for this episode!

 

Click here to get a FREE UCAN Edge starter pack (you’ll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your next UCAN order.

 

Connect with coach Whitney:

- Instagram: @runwhitspark

- Email: whitney@sparkhealthyrunner.com

- Healthy Runner Facebook Community

 

Connect with Dr. Duane:

- Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner

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