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Starter’s guide: how to train for a half marathon
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Starter’s guide: how to train for a half marathon

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Published: 19 February 2025

Many beginner runners make the mistake of training too much too soon for a half marathon, or they overestimate the half marathon and train too little. Runners who are too enthusiastic and do not listen to their bodies risk overloading themselves and getting injured. If you find the right balance in your training, the finish line of the half marathon will soon be within reach. Follow this advice on how to train for a half marathon and start your preparation to complete your first half marathon.

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3 tips to increase training volume during your marathon training
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3 tips to increase training volume during your marathon training

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Published: 19 February 2025

Running many kilometres during your marathon training is important, but this does not mean you need to run a 30-kilometre session every week. Many marathon runners focus more on their longest run rather than their weekly distance, whereas it is actually better to do the opposite. Weekly mileage is more important for your marathon performance than the length of your longest run.

Last Updated: 21 February 2025
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Nutrition for indoor cycling training

Nutrition for indoor cycling training
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With the rise of better indoor bike trainers and the development of software like Zwift and BKool, cyclists regularly train on an indoor bike trainer. Not only in winter, when the weather is bad and it gets dark early, but also when time is limited, and going outside is not an option. Virtual cycling has become the norm, and cyclists need to adjust their nutrition and hydration accordingly.

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What to eat and drink during a winter cycling training

What is the best food and drink for winter cycling training?
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Preparing for a winter ride is not just about choosing the right clothing to protect yourself from the weather conditions. It is also a challenge to eat and drink enough during training. The risk of dehydration is higher when the temperature is low, your glycogen usage increases, and you are more susceptible to illness. Proper nutrition and hydration can significantly improve your performance during a winter ride.

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Fasted training can improve cyclists' performance

Fasted training can improve cyclists' performance
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Many elite athletes schedule training sessions without eating beforehand to optimise fat metabolism. In the past, this was referred to as fasted training, but nowadays, other strategies are also used to train with low carbohydrate reserves. The idea behind this approach is to force the muscles to burn fat for longer and at higher intensities, thereby preserving more carbohydrate reserves for the final stages of a ride or race. Elite athletes do this under professional supervision, but can all cyclists benefit from this strategy?

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