What if the true queen of running distances was… the half-marathon?
The half-marathon has become the flagship distance of running: more accessible than the marathon, but demanding enough to represent a real challenge. Every year, thousands of runners take on 21.1 km, often for the first time.
In this episode of SAFE PACE, we give you all the advice you need to prepare for your first half-marathon: how to train, structure your sessions, find the right pace, avoid injuries, and manage race day.
To discuss this, we welcome Alessia Zarbo, French record holder for the half-marathon (1 hour 8 minutes 20 seconds) and the 10 km (31 minutes), and Joséphine Bayle, content creator known as "Joggeuse," who shares her experience as an amateur runner and her love for the distance.
On the agenda:
• How long should you take to prepare for your first half-marathon?
• Key training sessions for improvement.
• The importance of base endurance.
• How to set (or not) a time goal.
• Injury prevention and strengthening.
• Nutrition and hydration.
• Stress management and tips for race day.
An episode for everyone who wants to complete their first half-marathon… or improve their personal best.
00:00 Welcome: Introduction of the experts and their records.
03:52 The half-marathon: the ultimate distance or a trap?
11:52 How long and what training sessions for a half-marathon?
19:12 Running slowly to run fast: the debate.
26:07 Favorite training sessions and the tapering strategy.
32:55 How to set your time and manage your watch during the race.
39:46 Avoiding injuries and the importance of strengthening.
47:06 Nutrition and hydration strategies before and during the race. 54:43 Carbon shoes and practical tips for the start.
01:00:06 Josephine "Jogger" facing the knowledge mat.
01:08:14 Recap and thanks to guests and partners.
For all partnership inquiries: safepacemedia@gmail.com
🎧 Available on all audio platforms
📺 Video version on YouTube and Spotify.
📲 Exclusive clips available on social media: @SAFEPACEMEDIA
🎙 A Winter Productions executive production for Fondamental Group
🎬 Producers: Régis Lamanna-Rodat, Hugo Clément
👥 Presenters: Hugo Clément, Charlotte Morel, Hugo Tormento, Fred Belaubre
📝 Reporter: Clara De Beaujon
🎥 Director: Pablo Rey
🎞️ Editor: Anaël Dang
📹 Camera Operators: Damien Mourgues & Jules Hernandez
🎙 Sound Recording: Emmanuel Ponty
🎧 Mixer: Marc Taillardat
💄 Makeup Artist: Tiphaine Monzo
🎨 Graphic Design: Antonin Maja
🎼 Sound Design: Tim Girerd
🧩 Animation: Laurent Denamur
🖼️ Thumbnails: Romana Dodici
📦 Production Director: Amine Kidia
🎛️ Post-production: Simon Lafontaine
💻 Administration: Thomas Huart, Rose Fino
🔨 Production Manager: Bastien Pinaud
A huge thank you to graphic designer Frédéric Lemaire for creating our new special Interview Tapis counter.
A big thank you also to HOKA, and to our technical partners FRANCE AUDIOVISUEL & BOOM!
What if the true queen of running distances was… the half-marathon?
The half-marathon has become the flagship distance of running: more accessible than the marathon, but demanding enough to represent a real challenge. Every year, thousands of runners take on 21.1 km, often for the first time.
In this episode of SAFE PACE, we give you all the advice you need to prepare for your first half-marathon: how to train, structure your sessions, find the right pace, avoid injuries, and manage race day.
To discuss this, we welcome Alessia Zarbo, French record holder for the half-marathon (1 hour 8 minutes 20 seconds) and the 10 km (31 minutes), and Joséphine Bayle, content creator known as "Joggeuse," who shares her experience as an amateur runner and her love for the distance.
On the agenda:
• How long should you take to prepare for your first half-marathon?
• Key training sessions for improvement.
• The importance of base endurance.
• How to set (or not) a time goal.
• Injury prevention and strengthening.
• Nutrition and hydration.
• Stress management and tips for race day.
An episode for everyone who wants to complete their first half-marathon… or improve their personal best.
00:00 Welcome: Introduction of the experts and their records.
03:52 The half-marathon: the ultimate distance or a trap?
11:52 How long and what training sessions for a half-marathon?
19:12 Running slowly to run fast: the debate.
26:07 Favorite training sessions and the tapering strategy.
32:55 How to set your time and manage your watch during the race.
39:46 Avoiding injuries and the importance of strengthening.
47:06 Nutrition and hydration strategies before and during the race. 54:43 Carbon shoes and practical tips for the start.
01:00:06 Josephine "Jogger" facing the knowledge mat.
01:08:14 Recap and thanks to guests and partners.
For all partnership inquiries: safepacemedia@gmail.com
🎧 Available on all audio platforms
📺 Video version on YouTube and Spotify.
📲 Exclusive clips available on social media: @SAFEPACEMEDIA
🎙 A Winter Productions executive production for Fondamental Group
🎬 Producers: Régis Lamanna-Rodat, Hugo Clément
👥 Presenters: Hugo Clément, Charlotte Morel, Hugo Tormento, Fred Belaubre
📝 Reporter: Clara De Beaujon
🎥 Director: Pablo Rey
🎞️ Editor: Anaël Dang
📹 Camera Operators: Damien Mourgues & Jules Hernandez
🎙 Sound Recording: Emmanuel Ponty
🎧 Mixer: Marc Taillardat
💄 Makeup Artist: Tiphaine Monzo
🎨 Graphic Design: Antonin Maja
🎼 Sound Design: Tim Girerd
🧩 Animation: Laurent Denamur
🖼️ Thumbnails: Romana Dodici
📦 Production Director: Amine Kidia
🎛️ Post-production: Simon Lafontaine
💻 Administration: Thomas Huart, Rose Fino
🔨 Production Manager: Bastien Pinaud
A huge thank you to graphic designer Frédéric Lemaire for creating our new special Interview Tapis counter.
A big thank you also to HOKA, and to our technical partners FRANCE AUDIOVISUEL & BOOM!