Countdown to January 17: Setting Up Your 16-Week Training Schedule
If you’ve been thinking about running the Spurs Austin International Half on January 17, now is the perfect time to stop thinking—and start training. A half marathon isn’t something you want to cram for. Giving yourself a full 16-week half marathon plan allows you to gradually build endurance, impro
2027 Elite Applications Open for $10,000 Spurs Austin International Half Prize Purse
USATF-certified, net-downhill course invites top-tier athletes to chase fast times and generous payouts on January 17 Austin, Texas, September 10, 2026 — The Spurs Austin International Half is officially calling all elite distance runners to test their speed on one of the fastest courses in Texas.
RUN AUSTIN® Kickoff Week Unveils Eight Days of Giveaways from Event Partners
$4,000+ in prizes up for grabs September 8–15 as Austin kicks off training season for the 2027 Spurs Austin International Half and Ascension Seton Austin Marathon RUN AUSTIN® Kickoff Week is bringing eight straight days of giveaways to the Austin running community from September 8–15, with more th
Heart Rate Zone Training: How to Run Slower to Get Faster
Think running faster always means running harder? Think again. Sometimes, slowing down is exactly what your training needs. Heart rate zone running helps you control your effort so you can build endurance without pushing every workout to the limit. For half marathon training, easy running can help y