Ep 9. Half Marathon Bootcamp: Race Day

Ep 9. Half Marathon Bootcamp: Race Day

From The Women's Running Podcast by Esther Newman

March 11, 2026 · 43 min · Season 8 · Episode 9

About this episode

In this episode, the hosts discuss what to expect on race day for half marathon runners.

Welcome to episode 9 of a new series of podcasts from us at the Women’s Running Podcast, sponsored by Wahoo. I am your host Esther Newman and she is your other host Holly Taylor. Check out the brand new Wahoo KICKR RUN Smart Treadmill - it's the only treadmill we've run on that feels completely natural! Use the code WOMENRUN when you order yours, and you’ll bag yourself a FREE heart rate monitor worth £79.99. offer expires 31st March. Run your run, with Wahoo. This is your half marathon bootcamp! And it’s for everyone who’s signed up to their first half marathon, or is attempting to get a better time next time round. In this series of 10 episodes, we will be covering everything from demystifying the types of running that will actually get you the results you want, to preventing niggles from cropping up along the way. We want to get us all to the start line with a smile on our faces! Race Day! In this 9th episode, we’re talking about race day! Yes, we’re here at last! You’ve done all your training, you’ve fuelled like a professional, tapered like an athlete, and now you’re minutes away from your victory lap. Here’s what to expect. Extra bits If you want more support with your…

People in this episode

Hosts: Esther Newman, Holly Taylor

Topics covered

  • half marathon
  • race day
  • training
  • running tips
  • nutrition
  • fitness

Keywords

  • half marathon
  • race day
  • training
  • running
  • nutrition
  • Wahoo
  • treadmill

Sponsors

Wahoo

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Women’s Running magazine

Products: Wahoo KICKR RUN Smart Treadmill

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