Run a Faster Half-Marathon Without Influencer Nonsense

Welcome to the Rokman Podcast - For endurance runners, marathon runners, ultra runners and everyday athletes who want to improve their running, build endurance, get stronger, train smarter and take on bigger running challenges. 💪🏻 Join Rokman here for running challenges, training, community, and apparel: https://rokman.co.uk/?utm_campaign=Ro... 👕 Get Rokman's "Too Stubborn to Stop" Active T-Shirt: https://rokman.co.uk/collections/all-... 🎙️Get notified when new Rokman Podcast episodes get released: https://mailchi.mp/rokman/podcast-alerts In this episode of the Rokman Podcast, I’m joined by running coach and EZ.RC founder Tommy Burnell to break down how to train properly for a faster half-marathon. We cover how to structure a half-marathon training plan, why so much of your running should feel easy, how to use Zone 2, threshold, tempo runs, hill work and VO2 max sessions properly, plus the biggest mistakes runners make when trying to improve. Tommy also shares his own training week, advice for heavier runners, how to fuel properly on race day, and why run clubs have exploded in popularity. No magic hacks. No influencer nonsense. Just practical running advice from someone who actually knows what they’re talking about. 00:00 Tommy Burnell’s running PBs 01:13 Why half-marathon training gets confusing 02:22 How to build an effective half-marathon plan 03:14 What Zone 2 running actually means 04:24 Why easy runs should feel genuinely easy 04:56 Building a strong running base 05:32 A simple 4-day running week 06:23 How to make training more half-marathon specific 07:24 Tempo, threshold and VO2 max explained 08:26 How to progress your long runs 09:52 What to do two weeks before a half-marathon 11:26 Running zones explained simply 13:55 Tommy Burnell’s current training week 16:17 Advice for heavier runners 19:27 Half-marathon race day nutrition 21:08 What to eat before a half-marathon 23:07 Should you use gels during a half-marathon? 24:04 How to practise your race fuelling 26:35 Why run clubs are so popular 28:00 Movement, connection and growth 30:05 Where to find Tommy and Easy Run Club 31:10 Final thoughts #️⃣ Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram:   / terryrosoman   Keywords: Endurance Running, Running Training, Long-Distance Running, Marathon Training, Ultra Running, Trail Running, Running Performance, Running Fitness, Running Advice for Runners, Running Endurance, Strength Training for Runners, Heart Rate Training, Zone 2 Running, Race-Day Strategy, Endurance Mindset, Running Motivation, Running Podcast. #halfmarathon #halfmarathontraining #running #podcast #fitness #runningchallenges #endurance #training