How To Run a Half Marathon in Under 2 Hours

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 Intro
0:23 Fitness Requirements
0:49 How Much Training is Involved?
1:30 Training Breakdown
3:17 Race day strategy
7:07 Final tips

About this video: Want to run a sub 2 hour marathon? This video is a complete guide which breaks down the training, pacing, fuelling, and mindset you need to smash your goal!

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[MattWarrenk]

This time last year I ran a half in 2:32, this year at the same race I ran 1:44 following your training plan, and using your videos as motivation! Thanks for all of your hard work ✌🏻

[benj]

I misread the title, and thought it said how to run a marathon in under 2 hours! Thought it was a bit late for April Fools 😂

[gerryzobz]

Just started running for the first time in my life at age 55. Training for a hald in July and full in October. LOVE your content. So informative and relevant. Thank you!

[BlakesAquatics]

I am literally going for my first sub 2 hour half tomorrow morning 😂. Music to my ears with the indicators since i can do 25 min 5km and 55 min 10km runs. Im going to do this 🙏

[paulmccabe]

Hi Ben
Another great video..👍🏻
I did my 1st ever 1/2 marathon last Sunday.. The Dublin City 1/2 marathon,
it was brilliant, loved the atmosphere, the crowd was amazing at pushing the runners on.. I followed your training plan (it worked a treat)..😘 I ran it in 1:38 🎉
Go me..🥳

[VonDewaynePemble]

Videos like these help me become a better runner Ben, thank you so much for providing wonderful insights. I ran my first half marathon race back in 2020 (right before covid) with a time of 2:01, ran my latest half marathon race this year with a time of 1:34. Now training to achieve sub 1:30 later this year.

[michaelyeung]

I want to come back and thank you for this video in particular, I watched this literally the day before the berlin half, and it has helped me a lot! I have tried half marathon twice before, I felt I had put in all efforts, and I was 2h11m last year, and 2h6m last month. I really wanted to improve, but felt almost impossible. After watching this video, I changed my strategy and pacing, for the first 3km I used a comforatble cruising speed, and increased speed only at later stage, and I even had something left to sprint the last km. I got 1:57:30 in the end, and I felt I had a joyful run and a strong finish.

Thank you so much for all the sharing, it's always helpful and amazing.

[peterandrewchua]

Good luck Sir Ben Ms.Sarah in every race you join.I will always support your YouTube channel.Keep safe and God bless you always!Peter Andrew Chua from the Philippines.❤❤❤

[andytlwy]

Sub 2 feels amazing!!! Good luck to everyone training or planning to smash it! 💪👏

[RunningMileswithAshleyShumba]

Seeing this viceo after running Two Oceans Half Marathon in under 2 hours this past weekend for the first time!!! Its a really satisfying feeling

[Ubermunchies]

I just did this a couple of weeks ago! First time coming in under 2 hrs for a 1/2. 1:59:53 chip time. It was such a crazy feeling

[azimahmed]

Ah did 2:13 in Austin, but was quite happy given i trained only on treadmill (given the cold in NY) and those are some of the craziest hills i ever ran on. Di 2:07 in Brooklyn half next year. Next one will be under 2:00 :)

[FitLawyerK]

Just signed up for my first half marathon! After clocking a 10K in 55 minutes, I was ready to dive in and start searching for a training plan. Ben Parkes, here we go 🏃‍♂️💨

[Oneiy]

Brilliant information Ben, just ahead of the London Landmarks 1/2 this Sunday… My PB is just under 2hrs and my last was 02:17 😅 Feeling pretty good for Sunday so lets see how it goes for me 🎉 Many thanks 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[checkthelastmonday]

This video is probably for a person like I run 5k and 10k daily under 24mins & 48mins respectively with my Asics Gel Nimbus 26. Now, it is time to step up to 21.1km 💪

[shmu_el]

24:37 5k
58:59 10k
...did 2:06:13 on my sub 2 attempt following a coach Gregg Garmin plan with suggested 1:47 time mostly because all my training was at 0° - 12° and the race was the first hot day of the year - 18° at the start and 29° at the finish line

[VitalLifeAmerikanischeChiropra]

I reached this goal yesterday with your training plan and ran the half marathon in 1:58:49🏃‍♀🥳

[aaronmorgan]

Currently using his 1/2 training plan for a half coming up on the 19th really decent plan loving it !!

[PA-Runner]

Last summer I did the Half in 2:16. Currently I am on track to hit a sub 2 Half in a couple weeks. I like LMNT and Tailwind for my liquid fuels and a Rice Krispy Treat about half way through my run.

[DonD-mi]

I ran a half marathon that included a 700 ‘ hill at 70 years old two years ago at 2:05. Didn’t think it was a big deal. This video title surprised me.