The four decisions that matter
Contingencies
Know what you will do when effort, stomach or equipment goes off-plan.
Half-marathon race-day guides
Use these published guides in the order you need them: prepare the final weeks, rehearse race morning, execute your plan and recover afterwards.
- Two-week taper — choose a schedule for your usual running frequency.
- Race-morning breakfast — compare timing and familiar meal options.
- Half-marathon warm-up — plan the final 20 minutes before the start.
- Finish-time and split chart — find kilometre and mile pace for your target.
- Pacing strategy — plan your opening kilometres and later decisions.
- Gel timing — prepare intake around expected race duration.
- Hydration plan — account for conditions and aid stations.
- After-race recovery — plan the first hours and return to running.