291. Why Runners Don't Follow Through on Their Half Marathon Goals (And How 2026 Can Be Different)

<p dir="ltr">Join <a href= "http://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/challenge">The Half Marathon Follow-Through Formula (FREE 4-Day Challenge)</a></p> <p dir="ltr">If you've trained for a half marathon before but didn't follow through, this episode will change how you think about training.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode of the Healthy Runner Podcast, Dr. Duane Scotti breaks down the real reason half marathon training falls apart for so many runners (it has nothing to do with motivation or discipline). </p> <p dir="ltr">Most runners are committed and driven, but they're missing a system that actually fits real life.</p> <p dir="ltr">You'll learn why relying on motivation leads to burnout, how skipping strength and recovery increases injury risk, and what it really takes to stay consistent when life gets busy. </p> <p dir="ltr">Inside the episode, you'll discover:</p> <p dir="ltr">- Why most half marathon training plans fail</p> <p dir="ltr">- The 5 biggest mistakes that cause runners to f...