Two Oceans Half Marathon Runners Keep Getting This Wrong

02/09/25 • 37 min

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!

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!

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Ignore This If You DON'T Want Smash The Two Oceans Half

If you’re training for the Two Oceans Half Marathon, your recovery strategy is just as important as your workouts! In this episode, we break down the three pillars of effective recovery that will keep you fresh, injury-free, and performing at your best on race day.

🔹 We cover:
✅ The difference between rest and recovery (and why both matter!)
✅ How to adjust your training to avoid overtraining & burnout
✅ The best recovery methods (including what actually works and what’s just hype)
✅ Why nutrition, sleep, and load management are non-negotiables
✅ How to use heart rate variability (HRV) and resting heart rate to track recovery
... and much more!

💬 How do YOU approach recovery? Let us know in the comments! 👇

#TwoOceansHalfMarathon #RunningRecovery #TrainSmartNotHard #FasterBeyond50 #Masterclass

Next 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. 🎧