How to Run a Faster Half Marathon on Low Mileage

If you don't have time to run for an hour or more everyday, it's possible to race faster by getting more efficient with your training. In this video, I give five strategies that I used earlier in my own running journey that helped me consistently improve my times and run 38 minutes in the 10k and 1:29 in the half on 20 to 40 miles per week. Ramping up my mileage helped me bring my half time down to 1:19, which I broke down here https://youtu.be/Mj7OoOipuJE, but increasing weekly mileage isn't the only way to make gains in your running journey, especially if you are a newer runner. 0:00 - Intro 2:06 - Strategy One: Increase Intensity 4:41 - Strategy Two: No Weeks Off 8:11 - Strategy Three: Strength Work 9:49 - Strategy Four: Weekly Long Run 12:00 - Strategy Five: Maximize Recovery 13:41 - Tying It Together Note: I can't link to the actual workouts from the Nike Training Club app I mentioned but I will list my favorites below. You can download the Nike Training Club app directly from the app store -Burpees, Bounds and Bridges: tough full body 30 minute workout -Straight Up Abs: 12 minute ab circuit. amazing way to start the day. I did this everyday for about two years (not kidding. ask charli and she will confirm) -Balancing Bears: 15 minute moderate full body workout. not as tough as the burpees workout but will still get the heart rate up Find your next running shoe at Supwell.io: 1. Personalized shoe matcher: https://www.supwell.io/tools/running-shoe-matcher 2. Best deals: https://www.supwell.io/best-running-shoe-deals 3. My picks: https://www.supwell.io/yowanas-picks