The half-marathon is now the most popular of all the road race distances in the United States. As Ryan Lamppa, a researcher for Running USA puts it, the half is, “less time-consuming as far as training,” but just as satisfying as completing a marathon. Since 2003, the half-marathon has... Read more
Half Marathon Pace Chart
Running Events & Races March 14, 2014 0
We’ve all been there before: in the midst of a race, with everything going on around you, it’s hard to pace yourself and make sure you’re running at the right speed. This is critically important for long races like the half marathon, where going out too quickly or too... Read more
Running a half marathon requires great strength, dedication and ample preparation especially if you are a beginner. Running non-stop for 13.1 miles can be quite demanding for the body. Unfortunately, some runners do not see the need to prepare enough which explains the large number of runners who do... Read more
The 5 Largest Half Marathons in the World
Running Events & Races February 24, 2014 0
With the half marathon gaining popularity year after year, there are thousands of half marathons held worldwide. For those who are new to the sport, there are many choices on where to take on your first race. Half marathon enthusiasts have hundreds of convenient choices to tackle another. Half... Read more
7 Small Half Marathons Worth Traveling To
Running Events & Races February 18, 2014 0
With half marathons growing in popularity (there were more than 1.85 million finishers in the United States alone, according to Running USA), one of the biggest challenges facing runners is simply deciding which race to run. Choices have never been more abundant. Of course, you can browse our complete... Read more
5 Beautiful Half Marathon Courses You Need to Run
Running Events & Races February 18, 2014 0
Half marathons, otherwise known as 21K runs, have been gaining popularity over the years for a good number of reasons. If you’ve been training for quite some time but still don’t have the confidence for a full marathon, joining the half marathon is an excellent way to get your... Read more
Half Marathon Nutrition – What to Eat Before and During Your Run
Running Lifestyle February 17, 2014 0
One of the most overlooked aspects of half marathon training is nutrition. Running any long distance requires fuel for your body and you’ll get quality output when you have quality input. For anyone who would like some pointers on diet and nutrition for half marathon training, there are a... Read more
Healthy Nutrition for Half Marathon Training
Running Lifestyle February 17, 2014 0
So you have a half marathon coming up in three months that you want to participate in and you do not have a clue as to what you should eat during training? No problem. In this article, we are going to show you what to eat to enable you... Read more
2014 Half Marathon Calendar
Running Events & Races February 16, 2014 0
Looking for a half marathon near you? Browse through our 2014 Half Marathon Calendar for all the major half marathon races in the United States, organized by month and location. The calendar is current through June, 2014. You can scroll through the entire calendar below or use the following... Read more
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