Don’t Mess This Up Before Two Oceans Half Marathon
After 12+ weeks of training… this is the moment that matters most.
The taper isn’t about doing more, it’s about unlocking the fitness you’ve already built.
In this episode, we guide you through:
- Turning training into performance
- Letting go of panic and trusting your plan
- Avoiding last-minute mistakes
- Handling race-week nerves and taper blues
- Getting to the start line healthy and confident
You’ve earned this. Now let’s finish strong.
Creators and Guests
Host
Jamie Hattingh
Strength & Conditioning Coach, Sport scientist and strength & conditioning specialist with a passion for helping athletes move better and feel better through exercise. Key Achievements BSc: Sport Science Honours degree from the University of Pretoria (2023), Currently enrolled in MSc Sport Science at the University of Stellenbosch, Former competitive swimmer with high-performance team experience.
Host
Ntutu Letseka
Physiologist & Running Coach, Molecular biologist combining his scientific background with his passion for endurance sport, bringing science and education to coaching. Key Achievements: Master's degree in Molecular Biology (Evolutionary & Population Genetics) from WITS University. Lecturer in Biochemistry, Genetics & Microbiology at the University of Pretoria Passionate about helping recreational runners improve through science-backed training.
