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Scenic Spring Half Marathons in 2015

By Hunter Hewitt

It's time to dust off the racing cobwebs after a long, cold winter. Try one of these scenic spring half marathons to get back into form.

Sneak Peek: Wings for Life World Race

By Fara Rosenzweig

Imagine a race where you set the distance. Wings for Life World Races, a global event, has put an unconventional twist on racing: no finish line. Get

8 Running Races in Wine Country in 2015

By Marc Lindsay

Beautiful scenery, wine tasting and running--what more could you ask for? Try one of these nine races across the country that will enlighten your tast

Destination Races to Do in 2015

By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.

Go on vacation and run a race at these exotic locations.

Half Marathon Mile-By-Mile Guide

By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D. and Fara Rosenzweig

Run your best half marathon ever with these strategies in our mile-by-mile guide.

A Generation on the Run: Reflections on More Than Three Decades of Running

By Pete Rea

How has running changed over the years, and what can you learn from history that will make you a better runner?

The Newbie Runner Diaries: My First Half Marathon

By Hunter Hewitt

Our endurance editor Hunter Hewitt recently began training for his first half marathon. He decided to document his experiences through the Newbie Runn

Do You Have Relaxed Smooth Ease?

By Matt Fitzgerald

One of the best ways to get faster is to run relaxed, but that's more complicated than you may think. Find out specific ways to run relaxed.

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Half Marathon Articles

Recent

Most Popular

Scenic Spring Half Marathons in 2015

By Hunter Hewitt

Sneak Peek: Wings for Life World Race

By Fara Rosenzweig

8 Running Races in Wine Country in 2015

By Marc Lindsay

Destination Races to Do in 2015

By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.

Half Marathon Mile-By-Mile Guide

By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D. and Fara Rosenzweig

A Generation on the Run: Reflections on More Than Three Decades of Running

By Pete Rea

The Newbie Runner Diaries: My First Half Marathon

By Hunter Hewitt

Do You Have Relaxed Smooth Ease?

By Matt Fitzgerald

Why Runners Should be Rowers

By T.J. Murphy

The Secret of Marathon Pacing

By Mackenzie Lobby Havey

7 Tips to Qualify for the Boston Marathon

By Tyler Pake

The Newbie Runner Diaries: My First Half Marathon

By Hunter Hewitt

Your 12-Week Half-Marathon Training Plan

By Jessica Cassity

My First Half Marathon: 8 Lessons I Learned

By Ryan Wood

How to Go From Zero to Marathon in Six Months

By Pete Rea

The 3-Month Marathon Training Plan

By Pete Rea

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