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

02/23/25 • 30 min

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.

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. 🚀

Previous Episode

Feeling the Two Oceans Half Marathon Pressure

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. 🎧

Next Episode

The Brutal Truth About Two Oceans Half Training No One’s Telling You!

Are you starting to feel the nerves with just five weeks to go until the Two Oceans Half Marathon? Don’t worry—you’re not alone! In this episode of the Southern Cross Drive Podcast, Shona and Devlin break down exactly what you need to focus on right now to make race day a success.

🎯 Here’s what we cover:

The Power of Recovery Weeks: Why cutting back your mileage and embracing recovery now can supercharge your performance later.
- Pacing Strategy Secrets: How to use a time trial to predict your race pace—and why getting this wrong can ruin your day.
- Nutrition Done Right: From pre-race breakfast timing to hydration hacks, we’ll help you avoid mid-race crashes.
- Dealing with Niggles: Why addressing those small aches and pains now could save your race—and when to see a physio.
- Why Your GPS Watch Lies: How to avoid the #1 pacing mistake runners make by relying on time and race markers instead of your watch’s distance readings.

🔥 BONUS: Coach Sean and Coach Dev will be at the Two Oceans Expo to help you fine-tune your race strategy, print custom pacing charts, and answer any last-minute questions.

Hit play to get race-ready and avoid the most common mistakes runners make! 🎧
📌 Save this episode for your next long run! 💪