{"podcast":{"title":"Half Marathon Training Plan Podcast","slug":"half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423","podcast_index_feed_id":7574423,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10b51514c/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://halfmarathontrainingplan.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/44748459/44748459-1762382669254-71b26c94536da.jpg","author":"Coach Chris","episode_count":29,"summary":"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","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T00:22:28.601093+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423"},"episode":{"title":"Essential Gear for Beginners: Shoes, Watches & What to Skip","slug":"essential-gear-for-beginners-shoes-watches-what-to-skip","published_at":"2025-12-15T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/essential-gear-for-beginners-shoes-watches-what-to-skip","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coach-chris2/episodes/Essential-Gear-for-Beginners-Shoes--Watches--What-to-Skip-e3c49na","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10b51514c/podcast/play/112387242/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-9%2Fceb4c280-3673-9bf1-8916-a16cf95bb340.m4a","summary":"New to the podcast? Start here → ⁠The Injury-Proof Half Marathon System If you just signed up for your first half marathon, you might be tempted to spend a fortune on carbon-plated shoes and fancy gadgets. Don't. In this episode, Coaches Chris and Maya break down the only 3 tools you actually need to stay injury-free and consistent. We explore the science of the "Comfort Filter," why your brain tricks you into running too fast (and why you need a watch to stop it), and the hydration mistake that leads to cramps. 🔥 In this episode, we cover: Why beginners always run in the "Black Hole" (Zone 3) without a watch. The "Comfort Filter" study: Why you don't need stability shoes. The 3 essential purchases: A basic GPS watch, neutral shoes, and electrolytes. Why cotton socks are the enemy of your feet. The "Nothing New on Race Day" rule. 🛍️ Featured Gear & Resources: Don't guess at the store. See Coach Chris's curated list of tested gear mentioned in this episode (including the exact watch and socks we recommend):👉 The Runner's Toolkit (Official Gear List) 📑 Scientific References: "The Training Black Hole" (Seiler/Foster) – Why perceived exertion fails beginners. "Preferred Movement Path & The Comfort Filter" (Benno Nigg, 2015) – Why comfort predicts injury prevention better than pronation control. 🎧 Listen to the Companion Episode: Ep 7: Recovery Run Myths & The "Garbage Zone" 🏃‍♂️ Download the Free Plan: Get the printable 14-Week Half Marathon Training Plan (with the fridge tracker): Download Here Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only. Always consult a medical professional before starting a new training program.","meta_description":"New to the podcast? Start here → ⁠The Injury-Proof Half Marathon System If you just signed up for your first half marathon, you might be tempted to spend…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":682,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/episodes/essential-gear-for-beginners-shoes-watches-what-to-skip/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-marathon-training-plan-podcast-7574423/essential-gear-for-beginners-shoes-watches-what-to-skip.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}