What is the Pre-Competition Phase?
This is the final real training phase before your half marathon. No new stimuli are introduced - only familiar elements. Workouts are designed to prepare you physically and mentally for race day!
What is the goal of the Pre-Competition Phase?
Build confidence for race day
Practice pacing and test your gear
Focus again on good habits
Test race equipment (shoes, nutrition, breakfast routine, etc.)
What to expect in this phase?
Mostly threshold training and some activation runs
No new stimuli - just stabilization
Lots of mental preparation: How does your target pace feel?
Last training load before the race
Typical content:
Practical race day tips
What and when to eat, how to start optimally
Important:
Now is not the time to catch up on missed training. You are ready.