Half Marathon Race Pace Training Run 1.27.58!! | Running Vlog | FOD Runner - The FOD Runner

Aug 13, 2025

Intro

This is a quick summary of Half Marathon Race Pace Training Run 1.27.58!! from The FOD Runner. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points

The run is a threshold/tempo run aimed at maintaining race‑pace effort for at least 10 miles (≈16 km).
Start easy, then settle into a steady ~6:40 min/mile (≈4:09 min/km) pace and hold it for the bulk of the run.
Include a hill segment early (first mile uphill) to simulate race hills and build strength.
If you feel strong after the 10‑mile mark, you can push a bit further (the creator went to 12 miles and finished a 13.5‑mile half‑marathon at 1:27:58).
Practical tip: start slightly slower, let the body adjust, then “slad it back” (slow down a bit) to lock in the target pace.
Use the feeling of “good” energy to decide whether to extend beyond the planned distance.

Workout Example

Warm‑up: 1‑2 mi easy jog

Main set (10‑12 mi):
- Miles 1‑3: Easy start, aim for ~19:30 for 3 mi (≈6:30 / min mile) to get into rhythm.
- Miles 3‑10: Settle into **6:40 / mi** (≈4:09 / km) steady pace. Keep effort steady; if hills appear, maintain effort, not speed.
- Mile 10‑12 (optional): If feeling strong, add 1‑2 mi at the same pace or a slight negative split (slightly faster) to chase a PB.

Cool‑down: 1 mi easy jog

Closing Note

Give this race‑pace threshold run a try, adjust the paces to match your own recent race pace in the Pacing app, and see how far you can push. You’ve got this—keep training, enjoy the run, and chase that next personal best!