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Half Marathon Training Plan Podcast

by Coach Chris

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Sodium Packets Do Not Prevent Cramps: The Truth About Electrolytes for Runners

October 20, 2026 · 22 min

Are expensive electrolyte packets actually helping your running performance, or are you paying a premium for something your body may not need?In this episode of The Half Marathon Training Plan Podcast, we cut through the marketing hype…
Why Long Runs Fall Apart After Mile 8 (And How to Fix It)

September 8, 2026 · 19 min

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…
The Worst Running Advice Beginners Still Believe

August 12, 2026 · 17 min

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 Unfortunately, a lot of it is outdated, oversimplified, or just plain wrong.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…
Why Summer Runs Feel So Much Harder (And the Hydration Mistakes to Avoid)

July 27, 2026 · 17 min

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…
Why So Many Running Injuries Happen Right When You Feel Great

July 6, 2026 · 20 min

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…

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Why Every Step Feels So Hard (And How to Run More Smoothly)

June 22, 2026 · 19 min

Do your feet sound loud when you run? If every step feels heavy, jarring, or harder than it should, the issue may not be your fitness. It may be the way your foot is landing. In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Maya explain overstriding…
Achilles Pain in Runners: What Actually Works (Science-Based)

June 8, 2026 · 22 min

Why does Achilles pain keep coming back, even after taking time off? For many runners, the cycle is frustratingly familiar: your Achilles starts hurting, you rest until it feels better, then the pain returns as soon as you start running…
Why Running Suddenly Feels Hard (Even When You’re Training Consistently)

May 25, 2026 · 20 min

Why do some runs suddenly feel terrible… even when your training hasn’t changed? Your legs feel heavy. Your pace falls apart. Your heart rate is unusually high. And suddenly you start wondering if you lost all your fitness overnight. In…
Why Easy Running Feels Wrong at First

May 11, 2026 · 16 min

Why does running slower feel so uncomfortable at first? If easy running makes you feel awkward, out of shape, or like you are somehow “doing it wrong,” you are not alone. Most beginner runners accidentally spend every run stuck in the…
Shin Splints That Won’t Go Away? Here’s What You’re Missing

April 27, 2026 · 16 min

Do your shin splints keep coming back every time you start running again? You rest. The pain goes away. You feel good. Then you run… and it comes right back. If that cycle sounds familiar, you are not alone—and you are not doing anything…
Heavy Legs While Running: Why It Happens (And How To Fix It)

April 15, 2026 · 17 min

Why do your legs suddenly feel heavy during a run—even when your fitness is improving? This is one of the most frustrating and misunderstood experiences in running. One minute you feel smooth and in control… and the next, your legs feel…
The Only Running Shoes Beginners Actually Need (And Why $250 Shoes Can Cause Injury)

March 30, 2026 · 20 min

Do you really need $250 carbon-plated super shoes to run a half marathon? If you walk into a running store and feel completely overwhelmed by the "wall of neon," you are not alone. The running shoe industry wants you to think you are…

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About the show

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 properly, and staying consistent from week one to race day. Whether you're training for your first 13.1 or coming back after burnout, this podcast teaches the system behind injury-free half marathon training — without hype, guesswork, or wasted miles. Start here → halfmarathontrainingplan.com/start