128. Half Marathon Training Lessons Learned and My Big Race Announcement!

I am going to share with you my lessons learned to run faster and easier following my recent half marathon training block for my 28th half marathon.     I will tell you specifically how I have now been able to string together 2 straight half marathon training cycles getting nearly the same exact time: a 1:44:00 and a 1:44:08 shaving off two minutes plus from any of the 15 previous half marathon races over these past 6 years!     More importantly, I am the healthiest I have ever been as a runner, running more miles than I have ever run, and feeling strong during these races and able to kick at the end of the race to actually pass people and move up spots in my age group during the final 2 miles!     Want to know what I changed in my training?  Tune in to hear the 10 lessons I learned during my recent training…AND if you stick around long enough, I am going to release for the first time on the podcast what I will be training for this upcoming fall (it may surprise you…) Get all the resources mentioned in this episode here: https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/half-marathon-training-lessons-learned/ Learn more about Essential Amino Acids, and giving the Amino Company a try, we've got a special offer for you where you can save 30% by using the code HEALTHYRUNNER. Just head to: https://aminoco.com/healthyrunner and use the code HEALTHYRUNNER at checkout to save 30% to check out what I use to recover from my runs and training! Click HERE to be directed to the discount page!  Are you ready to take action and get the accountability you deserve to unlock your greatest potential as a runner like I have been this last training block?    Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life.   Learn more with this behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are.  Just head to  https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching   This Episode is brought to you by:    Naboso, which is a company that is dedicated to redefining what's underneath your feet so you can feel more to move better as a runner!     Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your entire Naboso order! Learn more about how Naboso's textured products connect you to your exercises and your running by strengthening your feet and helping you recover from your runs. We've got a special offer for you where you can save 20% by using the code HEALTHYRUNNER.  Just head to: https://bit.ly/healthyrunner and use the code HEALTHYRUNNER at checkout to save 20%!     Want to learn how you as a runner can activate, strengthen, and recover from running?  Listen to episode 116 on the Healthy Runner podcast to learn from Naboso founder, Podiatrist, and Human Movement Specialist, Dr. Emily Splichal herself here: https://sparkyourtraining.com/how-to-activate-strengthen-and-recover-from-running/ Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram  @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website