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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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25 Funny Signs to Keep You Laughing at Your Next Race

Whether it's mile 2 or 12, we all need a pick-me-up at some point in the race. These hilarious signs do the trick.

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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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How to Adjust Your Race Goals in Less-Than-Ideal Conditions
It’s not all that uncommon to go in expecting a location’s typical weather conditions for the season and end up getting served with the polar opposite
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Our Favorite Race Medals of All Time
We don't lace up our shoes and toe the line for the sense of accomplishment. We do it for the everattractive finisher medal.
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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
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5 Phases of Stress Fracture Recovery
Stress fractures can take weeks or months to heal. This fivephase recovery plan will get you back on the roads without setbacks.
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2 Pains in Your Shin That Might Not Be Shin Splints
Shin pain doesn't always mean you have shin splints. It might be a sign of some other problem. Here are two conditions that are sometimes mistakenly d
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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.
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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.
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How to Introduce Your Dog to Running
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