# Half Marathon Training Plan Podcast Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423.md RSS feed: https://anchor.fm/s/10b51514c/podcast/rss Official site: https://halfmarathontrainingplan.com Author: Coach Chris Episodes: 29 ## Resource The Half Marathon Training Plan Podcast helps beginners train smarter, stay healthy, and finish strong. Hosted by Coach Chris and Coach Maya, each episode breaks down the science of running into simple, practical strategies for building mileage safely, avoiding injury, fueling properly, and staying consistent from week one to race day. Whether you're training for your first 13.1 or coming back after burnout, this podcast teaches the system behind injury-free half marathon training — without hype, guesswork, or wasted miles. Start here → halfmarathontrainingplan.com/start ## Machine-readable JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423 Markdown: https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423.md ## Episodes - [Why So Many Running Injuries Happen Right When You Feel Great](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/why-so-many-running-injuries-happen-right-when-you-feel-great) — 2026-07-06T12:00:00+00:00 - [Why Every Step Feels So Hard (And How to Run More Smoothly)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/why-every-step-feels-so-hard-and-how-to-run-more-smoothly) — 2026-06-22T12:00:00+00:00 - [Achilles Pain in Runners: What Actually Works (Science-Based)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/achilles-pain-in-runners-what-actually-works-science-based) — 2026-06-08T22:17:58+00:00 - [Why Running Suddenly Feels Hard (Even When You’re Training Consistently)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/why-running-suddenly-feels-hard-even-when-you-re-training-consistently) — 2026-05-25T12:00:00+00:00 - [Why Easy Running Feels Wrong at First](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/why-easy-running-feels-wrong-at-first) — 2026-05-11T14:00:00+00:00 - [Shin Splints That Won’t Go Away? Here’s What You’re Missing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/shin-splints-that-won-t-go-away-here-s-what-you-re-missing) — 2026-04-27T12:00:00+00:00 - [Heavy Legs While Running: Why It Happens (And How To Fix It)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/heavy-legs-while-running-why-it-happens-and-how-to-fix-it) — 2026-04-15T12:00:00+00:00 - [The Only Running Shoes Beginners Actually Need (And Why $250 Shoes Can Cause Injury)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/the-only-running-shoes-beginners-actually-need-and-why-250-shoes-can-cause-injury) — 2026-03-30T12:00:00+00:00 - [Why Treadmill Running Feels Easier (And How to Transition Outside Without Injury)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/why-treadmill-running-feels-easier-and-how-to-transition-outside-without-injury) — 2026-03-16T12:00:00+00:00 - [The Injury-Proof Half Marathon Blueprint (The Math Behind Staying Healthy)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/the-injury-proof-half-marathon-blueprint-the-math-behind-staying-healthy) — 2026-02-23T13:00:00+00:00 - [The Only 5 Pieces of Running Gear That Actually Prevent Injury (And What’s a Waste of Money)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/the-only-5-pieces-of-running-gear-that-actually-prevent-injury-and-what-s-a-waste-of-money) — 2026-02-16T13:00:00+00:00 - [Fueling Long Runs: Why You Bonk (and How to Fix It with Gels, Timing & Gut Training)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/fueling-long-runs-why-you-bonk-and-how-to-fix-it-with-gels-timing-gut-training) — 2026-02-09T13:00:00+00:00 - [Nutrition & Injury Prevention: Fix Heavy Legs, Poor Sleep & Hidden Fueling Gaps](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/nutrition-injury-prevention-fix-heavy-legs-poor-sleep-hidden-fueling-gaps) — 2026-02-02T13:00:00+00:00 - [Why Consistency Beats Motivation: Stop Trying to Catch Up Missed Runs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/why-consistency-beats-motivation-stop-trying-to-catch-up-missed-runs) — 2026-01-26T13:00:00+00:00 - [How to Avoid Shin Splints Before They Start: The Shoe Myth, Cadence Fix & 3-Step Plan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/how-to-avoid-shin-splints-before-they-start-the-shoe-myth-cadence-fix-3-step-plan) — 2026-01-19T13:00:00+00:00 - [Bonus Episode: Recovery Supplements That Actually Work (and What to Skip)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/bonus-episode-recovery-supplements-that-actually-work-and-what-to-skip) — 2026-01-15T13:00:00+00:00 - [Why You Must Run Slower to Go Faster (The Zone 2 Cheat Code)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/why-you-must-run-slower-to-go-faster-the-zone-2-cheat-code) — 2026-01-12T13:00:00+00:00 - [The Core Four: What Runners Actually Need in 2026 (And What to Skip)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/the-core-four-what-runners-actually-need-in-2026-and-what-to-skip) — 2026-01-05T13:00:00+00:00 - [The 2026 Training Blueprint: Why Most Training Plans Fail by Feb 1st](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/the-2026-training-blueprint-why-most-training-plans-fail-by-feb-1st) — 2025-12-29T13:00:00+00:00 - [The Holiday Survival Guide: How to Maintain Fitness (Without Burnout)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/the-holiday-survival-guide-how-to-maintain-fitness-without-burnout) — 2025-12-22T13:00:00+00:00 - [Essential Gear for Beginners: Shoes, Watches & What to Skip](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/essential-gear-for-beginners-shoes-watches-what-to-skip) — 2025-12-15T13:00:00+00:00 - [Recovery Run Myths: Why Slow Easy Miles Make You Faster](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/recovery-run-myths-why-slow-easy-miles-make-you-faster) — 2025-12-08T13:00:00+00:00 - [Mastering Mid-Run Fueling: Gels, Carbs & the Science of Avoiding the Bonk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/mastering-mid-run-fueling-gels-carbs-the-science-of-avoiding-the-bonk) — 2025-12-01T13:00:00+00:00 - [Magnesium for Runners: The Silent Powerhouse Mineral Behind Energy, Muscle Function & Heart Health](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/magnesium-for-runners-the-silent-powerhouse-mineral-behind-energy-muscle-function-heart-health) — 2025-11-21T19:55:15+00:00 - [Ditch the 10% Rule: Science-Backed Training Strategies for Faster Half Marathons](https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/ditch-the-10-rule-science-backed-training-strategies-for-faster-half-marathons) — 2025-11-18T15:29:26+00:00 ## Actions Episode pages expose an explicit `request_transcript` action. 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