Hi all! I made a free guide for the Valencia Half Marathon for those interested. Collected information from everywhere into one overview
https://valencia.runletters.com/
I've already made the guides for Cardiff and Copenhagen - I'll link those down below in the comments.
Same as with those two: if you see anything that is incorrect, let me know.
Hi there!
Earlier this year I got to give away an entry to the Bryce Canyon 100 race via my newsletter RunLetters. However the winner can't make it anymore, so we're opting to transfer the entry to someone else.
Date: September 19-20, 2026
If you're interested:
Comment below WHY you'd like to run it! ⬇️
On Sunday May 24 I'll add all usernames of those who comment in a "wheel of names" and I'll spin it to randomly pick a winner.
Set one running goal for the week, then come back by Sunday to tell us if you hit it!
It can be anything:
Even just a little?
What is it about that one?
Share your goals down below!
I wanted to share a little bit about goal setting.
Most runners pick one finish time and make it their entire focus. Then race day is hot, or windy, or busier than expected, and they miss the time. And they feel like they failed. I think there's a better way: set three types of goals.
Outcome goal: the time on the clock. This is the number most runners obsess over. And yes, it matters. But rather than fixating on one specific time, set three versions:
Your time goal should be based on your current fitness, not where you hope to be, not what your training partner is running, not what looks good on Strava. Your goal should be yours. It should excite you without scaring you, and it should stretch you without being unrealistic. Setting goals this way means you always have something to run for, whatever race day throws at you.
Performance goal: how you run the race. These are the things within your control, regardless of what the conditions are. Your pacing strategy. Fuelling every 20 to 30 minutes. Hydrating at every aid station. Staying calm in the first few kilometres. Pushing in the final two. Performance goals can be achieved even on a bad day, and often they matter more than the time on the clock.
Process goal: what you do in training. Try to set some goals for this period too. For example, doing your long run every week. Getting some strength sessions done. Prioritizing your sleep, and fuelling well before, during and after your runs. Your process goals are the building blocks that make everything else possible, and they are almost entirely within your control.
When you set goals across all three areas, you give yourself a much better chance of feeling successful, not just on race day, but throughout the whole training block.
Now... what are your goals? ⬇️
Hey everyone! My name is Caroline, I'm a certified running coach and my favourite distance to race is the half marathon.
With training season for fall half marathons starting soon (I'm coaching a few people running the u/Superhalfs, I put together my best tips into one guide.
It's an interactive guide, super easy to navigate, and so far my athletes seem to find it very helpful. So I thought I'd share it here too!
It's completely free, of course. You can find it here: https://halfmarathon.runletters.com/
Hey everyone! I'm u/carolineruns, a founding moderator of r/halfmarathoners.
This is our new home for all things related to the half marathon. We're excited to have you join us!
What to Post
Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your thoughts, photos, or questions about running a half marathon.
No ads allowed :-)
Community Vibe
We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting.
How to Get Started
Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/halfmarathoners amazing.
Hi all! I made a free guide for the Cardiff Half Marathon for those interested. Collected information from everywhere into one overview. if you spot ANY mistakes, let me know! I'm happy to keep updating it.
https://cardiffhalf.runletters.com
I'm also going to make one for Valencia, and I already made one for Copenhagen, which I shared here last week (I'll link to it below).
Hi all! I made a free guide for the Copenhagen Half Marathon for those interested. Collected information from everywhere into one overview 💙🏃
I'm also going to make one for Cardiff and Valencia.
P.S. any feedback and suggestions are welcome! The guide can be updated and I'm happy to do so. I'll also update it as new information is released.
Hi all! I made a free guide for the Copenhagen Half Marathon for those interested. Collected information from everywhere into one overview 💙
I'm also going to make one for Cardiff and Valencia for this year 🥳
@- admins - Hope it's OK to share this here - if not, please remove!
