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Half Marathon Kit

Daily trainer plus a faster option and GPS watch for half-marathon training blocks.

Scenario. 10–14 week half-marathon block: weekday easy miles in a daily trainer, one faster session shoe for tempos/race day, and GPS to keep long-run and race pacing honest.

  • Updated · Sept 2026
  • 3 core items

Kit summary

  • 3 essential items

    Complete goal setup

  • From € 754

    Total price (NL)

  • Daily + faster

    Two-shoe rotation for a half block

  • Pacing covered

    GPS for long runs and race day

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Compatibility

  • Keep Endorphin Speed for workouts and race day; do not burn it on every easy run.
  • Lock sock choice with both shoes before the peak long run.
  • Race with the same watch settings you used on long-run rehearsals.
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The Half Marathon Kit

Each item is selected for a clear role in the setup.

DAILY TRAINER
Nike Pegasus 42
Nike Pegasus 428.5Very Good

Versatile daily trainer for the easy and long days that dominate a half block.

Why needed.
Half training is still mostly easy volume — the daily shoe does that job.
Role in kit.
Primary training footwear for the block.
Trade-offs.
Not as soft as max-cushion dailies; not as snappy as a tempo shoe.
Can omit.
Do not omit.
Cheaper path.
Ghost 18 for a softer traditional daily.
Upgrade.
NovaBlast 6 if you want more daily bounce for higher volume.
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  • Versatile daily miles
  • Handles most half training weeks
  • Pairs cleanly with a faster second shoe

From € 135

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TEMPO SHOErecommended
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
Saucony Endorphin Speed 59.1Excellent

Faster option for workouts and a common race-day shoe for half marathoners.

Why needed.
Quality sessions and race day benefit from a lighter, snappier ride.
Role in kit.
Workout and race-day footwear alongside the daily trainer.
Trade-offs.
Second shoe cost — skip early if all sessions are easy.
Can omit.
Omit until tempos appear; race the daily only if already proven.
Cheaper path.
Race the Pegasus if budget allows only one shoe.
Upgrade.
Vaporfly lane for half PB attempts once fit is confirmed.
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  • Responsive tempo ride
  • Viable half race-day shoe
  • Optional if budget is tight

From € 170

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GPS WATCH
Garmin Forerunner 570
Garmin Forerunner 5708.7Very Good

GPS for long-run pacing through the half build and race-day splits.

Why needed.
Half pacing errors often start on unsupervised long runs.
Role in kit.
Pacing and session control for training and race day.
Trade-offs.
Mid-tier feature set — enough for road halves without flagship maps spend.
Can omit.
Only if you already race with another trusted GPS.
Cheaper path.
Forerunner 165 for simpler pacing needs.
Upgrade.
Forerunner 970 for deeper race tools.
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  • Training and race pacing
  • Solid mid-tier Garmin option
  • Covers key half sessions

From € 449

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