I ran 1:28:29. Sub-90. Done.

But this episode isn't just a race recap — it's the full breakdown of what actually got me there, and why everything you've been told about half marathon training might be wrong.

A few weeks ago I missed my goal at the Hoka Half. The answer wasn't more kilometres. It was smarter ones. I ran 40–45km a week, never once cracked 18km on a long run, kept lifting 3 days a week the entire block, and ran a negative split on race day alongside three crew members who all PB'd on the same start line.

This is a coached outcome, not a lone victory — and in this episode I break down exactly how we got there.

We cover: 
→ Why sub-90 doesn't require 60km+ weeks
→ The one session type that moved the needle most (5km tempo repeats)
→ How I managed strength training without sacrificing run quality
→ The pacing strategy that locked in 4:12/km from gun to tape
→ The mindset shift that changed everything — training like the athlete I actually am

If you're a hybrid athlete chasing a running goal without giving up the barbell, this one's for you.

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