If one of your goals this year is to run a half marathon, you may be starting to think about how to train for your race. Once you select a race you will need to plan out your training. You want to give yourself plenty of time to train, especially if you are new to running or if you recently took time off. If you are wondering how long you need to train for a half marathon, I'll explain some of the nuances around that in ... Read the Post...
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