The Brutal Truth About Two Oceans Half Training No One’s Telling You!

Are you starting to feel the nerves with just five weeks to go until the Two Oceans Half Marathon? Don’t worry—you’re not alone! In this episode of the Southern Cross Drive Podcast, Shona and Devlin break down exactly what you need to focus on right now to make race day a success. 🎯 Here’s what we cover: The Power of Recovery Weeks: Why cutting back your mileage and embracing recovery now can supercharge your performance later. Pacing Strategy Secrets: How to use a time trial to predict your race pace—and why getting this wrong can ruin your day. Nutrition Done Right: From pre-race breakfast timing to hydration hacks, we’ll help you avoid mid-race crashes. Dealing with Niggles: Why addressing those small aches and pains now could save your race—and when to see a physio. Why Your GPS Watch Lies: How to avoid the #1 pacing mistake runners make by relying on time and race markers instead of your watch’s distance readings. 🔥 BONUS: Coach Sean and Coach Dev will be at the Two Oceans Expo to help you fine-tune your race strategy, print custom pacing charts, and answer any last-minute questions. Hit play to get race-ready and avoid the most common mistakes runners make! 🎧 📌 Save this episode for your next long run! 💪