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Guide to half marathons across the United States and around the world with race calendars, runner reviews, course maps, registration info and more.
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2d ago
Whether your goal is to complete 13.1 miles by a certain time, run faster and beat a personal record, or simply make it to the finish line, the right half marathon pacing stratagy is the secret to a successful (and less painful) race. Quick math lesson: Pace is time divided by distance. It represents how […]
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2d ago
Strength training gets a bad rap among runners. But countless studies show incorporating full body strength moves into your weekly training plan for endurance runners is a secret weapon in preventing running injury, building muscular endurance, and improving running economy. One of the easiest way to improve your strength as a runner and athlete: kettlebell workout […]
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1w ago
If you’re gearing up to run a half marathon, you may have a goal in mind — to run a certain time, average a specific pace, beat a personal record, or simply make it to the finish line of your first half marathon. But you also may be wondering how, exactly, to reach that goal. […]
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2w ago
Hoka and Brooks are two of the biggest and most popular running brands in America—and for good reason: Both have an excellent selection with models ranging in design, stability, cushioning, weight, and drop, and are well known for making quality products known for their support and comfort. But, there’s a number of meaningful differences between […]
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3w ago
I feel very comfortable calling myself a runner. It’s been my go-to hobby for more than a decade. And, I’ve made a career writing about the research behind the sport. I do not feel comfortable calling myself a weight lifter. Even though, in that same time frame I have found myself in the gym once […]
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1M ago
Forget the myth that you have to run every mile non-stop to succeed in a half marathon, or any race for that matter. The Run-Walk Half Marathon Training Method is a smart and less-intimidating approach to increasing your mileage for anyone just starting out, making a comeback, or even a seasoned pro chasing a personal […]
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1M ago
You know you should be cross-training with weekly weight sessions — after all, resistance training has been proven to help improve running endurance, speed, and reduce the risk of injury. If you find lifting weights to be boring, intimidating, or inconvenient (you have to go all the way to the gym, after all), we may […]
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1M ago
Too many runners fall into the trap of choosing a half marathon training plan because it appeared on a Google search. Or, maybe it came up on an Instagram ad. Or even, it was used by their great Uncle Harry’s neighbor who PRed once in 1973. No offense to Uncle Harry’s neighbor, we love him, […]
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1M ago
While carbon plated shoes certainly have their place in helping people reach PRs, it’s your everyday training shoes that really make or break your training cycle. And if you like a soft or plush ride underfoot, or you have a history of injuries, your lower body may be happiest in a high-quality, best cushioned running […]
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1M ago
Much ado in the running community is dedicated to figuring out how to make running long distances easier and less miserable. And while many have a dream marathon list highlighting which races are the easiest, some of us fall on the other side of running culture: Scouting the hardest marathons in the US to run. […]
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