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 Outline00:00Introduction and the Importance of Intention in Speed Workouts05:19Defining Intermediate Runners and Performing a Needs Analysis10:34Training Principles: Specificity, Volume, Intensity, and Progressive Overload17:08The Importance of Coaching and Individual Differences21:44Consistency and the Role of Strength Training27:10Balancing Total Training Time and Personal Life30:23Maintaining Consistency and Avoiding Swings in Training33:13Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts33:30Introduction to Speed Work and Selection of Workouts44:21Incorporating Tempos into Long Runs51:20Half Marathon Pace in Long Runs55:04Refining Feel and Modulating Pacing58:01Consistency and Context in TrainingAbout Dr. AbuDr. 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_guergesConnect with Dr. [email protected]@abu_guergesConnect with Dr. KatInstagram-  @Runwithkat_dptTik-tok- @Runwithkat_dptFacebook Group- RunwithKat ShowWebsite- RunwithKat.net