Building Speed For Intermediate Half Marathoners

We are approaching the end of July and many runners at this point have their races set on the calendar. I personally, will be running the Newport Jersey City Half Marathon this September, along with a good chunk of my RunwithKat  clients. And as I have been programming, I couldn’t stop thinking about how many runners during half marathon/marathon season pick together random workouts as they build their programming with no true intent or purpose behind their workout selection. So, in this episode, I brought back the extremely knowledgeable Dr. Abu Guerges to discuss speed workouts for the Half Marathon Distance in Intermediate Runners 

Episode Outline
00:00
Introduction and the Importance of Intention in Speed Workouts

05:19
Defining Intermediate Runners and Performing a Needs Analysis

10:34
Training Principles: Specificity, Volume, Intensity, and Progressive Overload

17:08
The Importance of Coaching and Individual Differences

21:44
Consistency and the Role of Strength Training

27:10
Balancing Total Training Time and Personal Life

30:23
Maintaining Consistency and Avoiding Swings in Training

33:13
Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

33:30
Introduction to Speed Work and Selection of Workouts

44:21
Incorporating Tempos into Long Runs

51:20
Half Marathon Pace in Long Runs

55:04
Refining Feel and Modulating Pacing

58:01
Consistency and Context in Training

About Dr. Abu
Dr. Abanoub Guerges "Abu" is a Chiropractor and coach who specializes in helping runners in chronic pain and beginners find the fun in fitness, so they can live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.  Abu is passionate about authenticity and empowering everyone he works with. He does this through individualized program design and client education. Whether you are a high level runner limited by a nagging injury or someone who's never identified as an athlete, Abu tailors his approach to fit your needs.  Follow him on instagram to learn how to make consistent progress while managing injuries! @abu_guerges

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