Two Oceans Half Last Big Training Week Ahead

03/16/25 • 20 min

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The Two Oceans Half Marathon is just around the corner—only 3 weeks to go! This is your final big training week, and we’re here to guide you through it. In this episode of the Southern Cross Drive Podcast, we break down everything you need to focus on now to ensure you’re ready for race day.

🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The last big training week – what to focus on
✅ How to set a realistic goal time based on your training
✅ Why you shouldn’t cram missed training runs this close to race day
✅ How to avoid injury & stay healthy in the final weeks
✅ The importance of pacing and the Coach Parry pacing charts
✅ What to expect in the upcoming taper phase

Grab your pacing chart here: Grab your pacing chart here: https://coachparry.com/two-oceans-pacing-bands

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🚀 4 Weeks to Two Oceans Half! How to Pace, Conquer Hills & Avoid Race-Day Mistakes 🏃‍♂️

We're in the final stretch before race day! In this episode, Coach Devlin Eyden breaks down:

✅ The biggest pacing mistakes to avoid (so you don’t blow up!)
✅ A step-by-step route breakdown—where to hold back & when to push
✅ The 3 toughest climbs (and how to tackle them smartly)
✅ Race-day prep: seeding, start waves & what to expect on the day
✅ Cape Town weather curveballs—how to adjust for heat, wind & rain

🎧 Hit play now and get race-ready!

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Two Oceans Half Last Big Training Week Ahead

Pre-order your pacing chart before the expo – they’re waterproof, race-proof, and game-changers! Grab yours here: https://coachparry.com/two-oceans-pacing-bands

Welcome back to the Southern Cross Podcast – your go-to source for everything Two Oceans Half Marathon! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

With just 2 weeks to go, Devlin and Shona dive deep into everything you need to know for your final build-up. In this episode, we cover:

✅ The importance of tapering and how to do it right
✅ Why “when in doubt, leave it out” is your new mantra
✅ How to avoid illness and injury before race day
✅ The best nutrition, sleep and hydration tips for peak performance
✅ How to use our pacing bands effectively (and why time > pace on race day!)
✅ What to plan now – from seconding support to gear checklists