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Training for a half marathon takes times time, dedication and practice. Start your half marathon training with How to Train for Your First Half Marathon. View the numerous training schedules, progams, plans, and nutrition tips from experts to help you get started or improve your times.

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Top Workouts for Half Marathon PRs

Once you’re knocking down around 20 miles per week, these workouts can (and should) be added to your routine.

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6 Things to Consider Before Making the Leap to Half Marathon
It's the perfect distance to feel like you are taking on a big challenge yet doesn't take hours of training and recovery each week like a full maratho
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If you're ready to take your endurance training to the next level, proper fueling is key. We have the low down on how to keep your energy high.
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Workouts to Help You Run a Marathon PR
There's no wrong or right reason to run 26.2, but your goal for taking on the distance will determine how you go about it.
By Lori Nedescu, MS RD CSSD

The Best Speed Workouts for Beginners
If you're new to running (or have previously only logged miles for fun), speed work might be a little intimidating. It doesn't have to be.
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How to Deal With Race-Day Crowds
From the prerace expo to the finishing chute, here's how to manage crowds on race day.
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Why I Run: From Deep Depression and Suicide Attempts to a 50-Race, Cross-Country Campaign
How running helped save one man's life.
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Runners and Foot Injuries: 4 Causes of Foot Pain
Has foot pain wrecked your training? Learn about the most common ailments, their causes and, most importantly, how runners can avoid the dreaded "I" w
By Caitlin Chock

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How to Go From Zero to Marathon in Six Months
If you're a marathon newbie or have been out of the game for a while, you need a smart training approach to get on the 26.2mile saddle.
By Pete Rea

5K Training Tips for Beginners
If you're training for a 5K for the first time, or the first time in a long time, these five tips will put you on the right track to cross the finish
By Tyler Pake

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How to Treat and Prevent Runner's Knee
Knee pain is often caused by muscular imbalance, poor form and increased mileage. But you often don't know you have these issues until you experience
By Mackenzie Lobby

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14 Running-Specific Strength Training Exercises
Strength work is the backbone of great endurance training. These runningspecific exercises will help you build strength, agility and explosiveness.
By Nikki Chavanelle

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Half Marathon Training Tips for Beginners
Use these half marathon training tips for beginners to cross the finish line strong.
By Karen Janos

The Best Race Day Medals
Tired of the typical race swag hanging around your neck? These eyecatching medals will surely turn a few heads.
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37 Mistakes Runners Can't Stop Making
In a perfect world, we'd train hard, race smart and recover well. In reality, we fall prey to the same errors over and over.
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