The Pacing Strategy That Stops You Blowing Up (Oceans 21k)

Six weeks. One goal. Two Oceans Half Marathon is getting real! The difference between a strong finish and a painful blow-up often comes down to one thing: pacing.In this episode of the Southern Cross Podcast, Jamie and Ntutu break down how to pick a realistic goal time, build a smart pacing strategy, and avoid the classic mistake that ruins half marathons: “banking time” early.You’ll learn:- What half-marathon effort should actually feel like (the “comfortably hard” sweet spot)- How to pace for a negative split (finish faster than you start)- Why conditions (heat, wind, hills, crowds) should change your pace, but not your effort- A simple way to chunk the race so 21.1km feels manageable- How 5K/10K times + time trials can help you set a goal you can truly execute