Beyond the Run

Training for your first half marathon comes down to one thing more than anything else: consistent weekly mileage built at a pace your body can absorb. Most beginners get this wrong by concentrating all their effort into one long run and spending the next five days recovering from it. Repeatable, distributed volume across the week is what builds half marathon fitness.

The On Cloud Monster 3 Hyper fixes everything that held the previous version back. With full-length Helion HF foam and a seamless ride from heel to toe, this is the plate-less performance shoe worth talking about in 2026.

Fuelling on the run isn’t just for elites. The right carb strategy can help every runner go further, recover faster, and avoid hitting the wall. In this guide we break down why carbs matter, how much you really need per hour, timing tips, gut training, and the best products (Maurten, PURE, Precision Fuel) to power your next run or race.

Signed up for your first race and wondering what the hell you’ve done? You’re not alone. Whether it’s your first or your fifth, this guide covers gear, prep, fueling, and staying sane through it all.