Feeling the Two Oceans Half Marathon Pressure

02/16/25 • 29 min

In this episode of The Southern Cross Podcast, Shona Hendricks and Coach Devlin Eyden break down the key training strategies as we hit the six-week countdown to the Two Oceans Half Marathon! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🔹 Are you running your long runs too fast? Learn why race pace training might be slowing you down and what you should focus on instead.
🔹 Walk breaks: Secret weapon or a sign of weakness? Discover how strategic walking can help you finish stronger and faster.
🔹 Nagging injuries creeping in? We cover how to manage niggles, when to rest, and when to seek help so you make it to the start line injury-free.
🔹 Overwhelmed by training comparisons? Whether it’s running club chatter, social media FOMO, or training doubts, we show you how to stay focused on YOUR plan and trust the process.

Join us as we bust training myths, fine-tune your pacing, and help you get race-ready the smart way. 🎧

Join us as we bust training myths, fine-tune your pacing, and help you get race-ready the smart way. 🎧

Previous Episode

Two Oceans Half Marathon Runners Keep Getting This Wrong

With race day approaching fast, nutrition and hydration can make or break your performance! In this episode of the Southern Cross Drive Podcast, we cover everything you need to know about fueling for training and race day, hydration strategies, and the importance of strength training in these crucial weeks.

🔹 How to fuel your long runs and prevent hitting the wall
🔹 Carb intake & hydration – how much and when?
🔹 Electrolytes, caffeine, and what actually works for endurance runners
🔹 Strength training – why it’s still not too late to start!
🔹 How to plan your race-day nutrition for optimal performance

Whether you’re chasing a PB or simply want to cross the finish line strong, this episode is packed with expert insights and practical tips to help you run your best Two Oceans Half Marathon yet!

Next Episode

This ONE Mistake Could Ruin Your Two Oceans Half – Are You Making It?

In this episode of the Southern Cross Podcast, we’re diving into all things running gear—from shoes to kits, gadgets, and essential race-day equipment. 🚀

🏃‍♂️ Key topics we cover:
✔️ How to know when it’s time to replace your running shoes 👟
✔️ Should you rotate your running shoes? The pros & cons
✔️ Are super shoes really worth it for the average runner? 🏅
✔️ The biggest mistakes runners make with their gear before race day
✔️ The importance of training in your race kit (so you don’t regret it at the start line!)
✔️ Sports bras, hydration packs, socks, and heart rate belts—what works and what doesn’t?

🔥 Plus, Coach Dev shares critical race-prep advice as we approach the final big training block before the Two Oceans Half Marathon—including why cramming in missed training is a recipe for disaster.