NYC Half Marathon Recap 2026: Training, Fueling, Racing to a PR, and How You Can Get Into Next Year’s Race
This week’s episode is a solo with Haven all about the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon hosted by New York Road Runners. If you’re interested in running a half marathon or want to know what it’s like to run a NYRR race, this episode is for you!
Haven recaps her half marathon journey, including training in the brutal New York City winter, race weekend events like the race expo and shakeout run hosted by Endorphins Run Club and New Balance Running, race morning logistics, a course preview, her fueling strategy, spectating tips, and her post-race celebrations. She also walks listeners through ways they can get into the race next year! This is a must-listen episode for anyone interested in running a half marathon or who wants to plan a destination race in a big city!
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