Perspective
A Personal Perspective on Half Marathon Times
Nearly 20 years of racing — from a first finish just under 2:00 to chasing sub-90 at 40. A reflection on seasons of life, consistency, and why the journey matters more than any single time.
Read article →Why Most Half Marathon Blowups Start Early
Every bad race has a common root. The mistakes that cause late-race collapses are almost always made in the first few miles — not the last.
Read article →Pace Strategy
What Pace Do You Need for a 1:30 Half Marathon?
Mile splits, km splits, pacing strategy, and training tips for breaking 90 minutes. Includes a full race plan and the most common mistakes that cost runners their goal.
Read article →How to Negative Split a Half Marathon
Run the second half faster than the first. Covers pacing strategy, common mistakes, example plans for sub-2, sub-1:45, and sub-90, and how to finish strong.
Read article →More Coming Soon
Race Day Tips
Warm-ups, race morning routines, and mental strategies.
Marathon Training
Building your base, long run pacing, and taper strategy.