The Two Oceans Half Marathon Podcast

Race week is here.And here’s what you need to hear…👉 You’re not getting fitter this week.The work is done.Now it’s about protecting it.That means:✔️ Don’t test yourself✔️ Don’t cram in extra training✔️ Don’t try anything new✔️ Don’t overcomplicate your nutritionInstead, focus on what actually matters:✔️ Sleep✔️ Nutrition✔️ Hydration✔️ Reducing stressBecause this week isn’t about gaining fitness…It’s about arriving at the start line ready to express it.And if you feel nervous?Good.That just means it matters.Trust your training.Stick to your plan.And go enjoy your race 💙

Pre-order Your Custom Pacing Band Here: https://shop.coachparry.com/ After 12+ weeks of training… this is the moment that matters most.The taper isn’t about doing more, it’s about unlocking the fitness you’ve already built.In this episode, we guide you through: Turning training into performance  Letting go of panic and trusting your plan  Avoiding last-minute mistakes  Handling race-week nerves and taper blues  Getting to the start line healthy and confident You’ve earned this. Now let’s finish strong.

Pre-order Your Custom Pacing Band Here: https://shop.coachparry.com/ Three weeks out from race day, it’s time to get specific. In this episode, Jamie & Ntutu break down the Two Oceans Half Marathon route, highlight the key climbs that will shape your race, and explain how to pace the course smartly from start to finish.They cover what to expect at the start, how batch seeding works, why this is not a race to run by even pace, and how to adjust your effort on the climbs, flats, and downhills. They also explain how Coach Parry's pacing charts work and why using official route markers matters more than relying on your GPS watch alone.Whether you’re chasing a PB, aiming to break a milestone, or just want to enjoy your best Two Oceans experience, this episode will help you head into race day with a clear plan.

4 weeks to go… and things are getting real 👀We’ve got some exciting updates to share 👏 but more importantly, this is a crucial point in your training.In this episode, we break down how to approach your final long run, what to do if illness or injury has disrupted your training, and how to adjust without panicking.Because here’s the truth: perfection isn’t the goal, showing up ready is.If you’ve missed sessions, feel a niggle coming on, or you’re unsure how to finish strong… this episode will guide you through it. 🎯

You might think a recovery week means easing off… but it could be the secret to your best race yet. In this episode, Jamie and Ntutu unpack why doing less at the right time matters more than pushing harder, plus the race-day gear mistakes that can ruin your run before the start line.

Six weeks. One goal. Two Oceans Half Marathon is getting real! The difference between a strong finish and a painful blow-up often comes down to one thing: pacing.In this episode of the Southern Cross Podcast, Jamie and Ntutu break down how to pick a realistic goal time, build a smart pacing strategy, and avoid the classic mistake that ruins half marathons: “banking time” early.You’ll learn:- What half-marathon effort should actually feel like (the “comfortably hard” sweet spot)- How to pace for a negative split (finish faster than you start)- Why conditions (heat, wind, hills, crowds) should change your pace, but not your effort- A simple way to chunk the race so 21.1km feels manageable- How 5K/10K times + time trials can help you set a goal you can truly execute

Seven weeks to the Two Oceans Half Marathon and the biggest mistakes are about to cost runners minutes. Jamie and Ntutu break down how to pace long runs properly, dial in gels and hydration without GI drama, and handle chaotic water stations without bleeding time. If you want to finish strong and race smart, this is your playbook.

We’re 8 weeks out from the Two Oceans 21K, and the biggest performance boost right now isn’t more mileage… In this episode, Jamie & Ntutu break down why recovery is where adaptation actually happens, how to structure easy runs and rest days, the fueling rules (including the 90-minute guideline), the power of sleep, and whether you should trust your watch’s recovery metrics.If you want to arrive at the Two Oceans 21K start line fresh, strong, and ready to race...  this one’s essential listening.

With 9 weeks to go until the Two Oceans Half 2026, Jamie and Coach Ntutu break down exactly where you should be, what matters most right now, and the simple pillars that will determine your race-day success. 

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