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Half-Marathon Training

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. The amount of time you need to train for a half marathon will be different for everyone and will depend on your fitness, experience and goals. Here are some guidelines for planning how much time you will need to train for a half marathon.

How Long Do You Need to Train for a Half Marathon?

February 12, 2025view the post

5 Tips for the Taper Weeks

5 Tips for the Taper Weeks

August 28, 2024view the post

Once you have completed at least one half marathon you may be looking to improve your time and set a new personal best. This usually means including some half marathon specific workouts in your training. Of course, following a training plan or working with a running coach is helpful, but some runners want to train on their own. By choosing effective half marathon workouts to include in your training you will prepare yourself to run a strong race.

Effective Half Marathon Workouts To Include In Your Training Plan

August 21, 2024view the post

If you are a new runner planning to run a half-marathon, there are a few things you should know before training. Here are some half-marathon training tips for beginners to get you to the start line healthy and prepared.

Half-Marathon Training Tips for Beginners

July 17, 2024view the post

What is your favorite race distance? I would say that my favorite distance to train for is the full marathon but I am much more comfortable with racing a half!

5 Reasons to Run a Half-Marathon

March 27, 2024view the post

When running a long distance race, having a fueling plan is important. By fueling well you can improve your performance on race day. Here are some suggestions for working to determine your perfect fueling plan for your long distance race.

How To Determine Your Perfect Fueling Plan For a Long Distance Race

September 13, 2023view the post

Running a half-marathon demands strength, patience, and a winning strategy. Unlock your running potential with our comprehensive guide, meticulously crafted to help you improve your performance. Step-by-step instructions, pro tips, and motivational insights; we've got it all covered! Isn't it time you took a leap towards your best half-marathon time yet? Get set, pace and run! Click to read post.

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Improving in the Half-Marathon

August 2, 2023view the post

f you have been stuck running close to the same race times in the half-marathon for a long time you may be close to having a breakthrough race. This is when you see a huge jump in your race time or a significant PR that you have been working towards. There are some ways to set yourself up for a breakthrough half-marathon race to increase your chances of reaching your goals.

How To Set Yourself Up For a Breakthrough Half-Marathon Race

August 3, 2022view the post

It's that time of year when we are getting closer to spring goal races. Many runners are gearing up for a half-marathon in April or May, which means it's almost taper time! As I have started to work with some of my athletes on preparing for their taper, I wanted to share some ways to successfully taper for a half-marathon.

How to Successfully Taper for a Half-Marathon

April 6, 2022view the post

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