# 291. Why Runners Don't Follow Through on Their Half Marathon Goals (And How 2026 Can Be Different)

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Podcast: [Healthy Runner Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/healthy-runner-podcast-1023889)
Published: 2026-01-01T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Join The Half Marathon Follow-Through Formula (FREE 4-Day Challenge) If you've trained for a half marathon before but didn't follow through, this episode will change how you think about training. In this episode of the Healthy Runner Podcast, Dr. Duane Scotti breaks down the real reason half marathon training falls apart for so many runners (it has nothing to do with motivation or discipline). Most runners are committed and driven, but they're missing a system that actually fits real life. You'll learn why relying on motivation leads to burnout, how skipping strength and recovery increases injury risk, and what it really takes to stay consistent when life gets busy. Inside the episode, you'll discover: - Why most half marathon training plans fail - The 5 biggest mistakes that cause runners to fall off - How to build a realistic weekly training schedule - Why strength and recovery are essential for consistency - How to adjust training without quitting when setbacks happen Duane also shares a real runner success story and invites you to join a free 4-Day Challenge, The Half Marathon Follow-Through Formula , designed to help you stop feeling stuck and finish strong in 2026. If you want to stop starting over and finally follow through on your half marathon goals, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward making 2026 different. [Download] Half Marathon Training Kickstart Kit: Start Strong and Stay Injury Free! Join the Waitlist and learn more about Half Marathon Group Coaching Here Listen to my previous episode on Half Marathon Training for Beginners Here Listen to my previous episode on determining if you are ready to run your first half marathon here! Listen to my previous episode on half marathon fueling here! Listen to my previous episode on t…

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