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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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The Most Extreme Run You've Never Heard Of
A marathon? That's cute. The most extreme run you've never heard of is 3,100 miles over 52 days.
By Theresa Juva-Brown

How to Pick the Right Shoe for Any Activity
Shoe choice can have a massive impact on an athlete’s performance. Do you know what to look for?
By Jennifer Fox

How to Run a Faster 10K
Every fit person should be able to dramatically improve their 10K time, says Slowtwitch publisher Dan Empfield. This two-part series shows you how to
By Dan Empfield, Slowtwitch.com

How to Run Faster With Less Work
Train to run faster without piling on the miles or adding more workouts. Here's a fresh look at what you can do to work smarter.
By Jason Fitzgerald

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Running a Half Marathon
Running 13.1 miles isn’t rocket science, but sometimes it feels that way. Learn how to crush your next half marathon.
By Megan Harrington

How to Celebrate Global Running Day
Celebrate Global Running Day with huge savings on any of these great races!
By ACTIVE.com

Back to the Future: Running in 2040
Who needs a crystal ball? We can tell you exactly where the sport of running is headed.
By Pete Rea

13.1 Reasons to Run a Half Marathon
Trying to decide what distance to run next? The half marathon is where it's at.
By Matt Forsman

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Can a Pair of Earphones Make You Run Faster and Live Healthier?
A great playlist can only get a runner so far. Real-time coaching and insight is quickly becoming the new norm for runners looking to maximize perform
By Kolby Paxton

When Does Running Get Easier for Beginners?
When will running start to feel easier for beginners? Find out what you can do to adjust to the demands of running faster so you can experience the le
By Sabrina Grotewold

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Your 12-Week Half-Marathon Training Plan
Fit singer, Ellie Goulding, shares her day-by-day training plan that helped her breeze through the Nike Women Half Marathon. Plus: SELF shares 5K and
By Jessica Cassity

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How Far Should You Run?
One of the most common questions that beginners have is, "How much should I run?" It's a tough question but we have the answer.
By Jason Fitzgerald

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The Beginner's Guide to Starting a Running Program
If you think running is complicated, check out these three rules to start your running journey.
By Jason Fitzgerald

26 Things Runners Absolutely Hate
Running is so much more than a sport—it's a lifestyle. As such, it comes with its share of nuances that only the equally obsessed can understand.
By Erica Shuckies

The Most Extreme Run You've Never Heard Of
A marathon? That's cute. The most extreme run you've never heard of is 3,100 miles over 52 days.
By Theresa Juva-Brown

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Why You Probably Shouldn't Run a Marathon
You’re not a real runner until you conquer 26.2, right? Well…
By Megan Harrington

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