We Paced A Subscriber To Their First EVER Half Marathon - The Running Channel

Aug 13, 2025

Intro

This is a quick summary of “We Paced A Subscriber To Their First EVER Half Marathon” from The Running Channel. 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 team used a personalized half‑marathon training plan and paced Jonah throughout the race, showing how community support can boost performance.
Speed day was done on a treadmill to nail the half‑marathon pace, using the Runa app to see exact paces in mph/kph.
Warm‑up includes dynamic stretches and activation drills before every run.
During the race, maintaining a steady 5:55 min/km (about 9:30 min/mile) pace kept Jonah on track for a sub‑2‑hour half.

Workout Example (Speed Day on Treadmill)

Warm‑up – 5‑10 min of easy jogging + dynamic stretches.
1200 m at half‑marathon pace (≈5:55 min/km).
2 × 800 m at 10K pace (faster than half‑marathon, roughly 5:00 min/km).
1 × 400 m (¼ mi) at 5K pace (around 4:30 min/km).
Cool‑down 5 min easy jog.

Practical Tips

Use the Runa app (or any pacing app) to convert paces to mph or kph on the treadmill.
Keep easy runs structured: warm‑up, main set, cool‑down.
During a race, focus on steady pacing rather than speed; the last 2‑3 km are where you push the final effort.
Hydration and a small fuel (fruit, banana) at the 45‑minute mark helped maintain energy.

Closing Note

Give this treadmill speed‑day workout a try and adjust the paces to fit your own training using the Pacing app. You’ve got the community behind you—go smash that half‑marathon goal!