10 Week Half Marathon Training - It's Possible
For runners there is no greater challenge than preparing for a significant distance race, whether it is the classic 26.2 mile marathon,...
16 min read8/5/2025
Half Marathon Training
25 articles to help you on your half marathon journey
From Couch to Course: Inspiring Half Marathon Training Tips for Non-Runners
So you're a couch potato and you're looking to run your first half-marathon? No problem. Even if it seems intimidating now, training fo...
8 min read8/5/2025
The Health Impact of Running a Half Marathon: Pros and Cons
Hey there, fellow running enthusiast! Whether you're a seasoned half-marathoner like me or just toeing the starting line of this exciti...
6 min read8/5/2025
Training for Walking a Half Marathon
Even though most half marathons are for runners, <a href="http://nypost.com/2015/05/15/why-i-quit-running-and-trained-to-walk-a-half-ma...
9 min read8/5/2025
Treadmill Training for a Half Marathon
Training to run a half marathon is a very exciting time. During your training you will not only be pushing yourself physically but you will also be pushing your...
21 min read8/5/2025
The Complete Guide to Strength Training for Half Marathon Runners
Discover why strength training is essential for half marathon success. Learn specific exercises, weekly schedules, and progression plans to run faster and stay injury-free.
6 min read8/4/2025
The Dos and Don'ts of Running Your First Half Marathon: A Complete Guide
Complete guide to running your first half marathon successfully. Learn essential dos and don'ts for training, race day strategy, nutrition, and recovery to ensure your 13.1-mile journey is a triumph.
7 min read8/4/2025
Weight Loss and Half Marathon Training: The Complete Science-Based Guide
Discover the complex relationship between half marathon training and weight loss. Learn evidence-based strategies for balancing caloric needs, avoiding common pitfalls, and achieving both your racing and weight goals through smart nutrition and training approaches.
9 min read8/29/2023
Running a Half Marathon Without Training
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25 min read8/16/2023
Achieve Your Goal: A Comprehensive 10 Week Half Marathon Training Plan
Hello, fellow runners! As a seasoned running coach with numerous half marathons under my belt, I know the exhilaration that comes with ...
22 min read8/14/2023
Essential Half Marathon Gear Checklist
Everything you actually need for half marathon training and race day, organized into a scannable checklist — shoes, clothing, electronics, nutrition, and the small extras people forget.
7 min read8/1/2023
Conquer the Distance: Your 12 Week Half Marathon Training Plan
Discover how to conquer the distance with our comprehensive 12-week half marathon training plan. Covering everything from your current fitness assessment, creating your personalized training regimen, incorporating strength training, understanding the crucial role of nutrition and hydration, prioritizing recovery, mastering mental strategies, and finally preparing for the big race day. It's not just about the finish time; it's about the journey and the runner you become in the process. Let's embark on this journey together, one step at a time!
31 min read7/31/2023
Conquer the Challenge: 6 Week Half Marathon Training Plan
Embarking on a six-week half marathon training plan is no small feat. Our comprehensive guide provides a structure that balances increasing your mileage safely with variety, proper nutrition and hydration, recovery, mental preparation, and race day strategies. Regardless of where you're starting from, we're here to guide you every step of the way. Let's embrace this challenge together!
12 min read7/30/2023
Surviving and Thriving: Your First Half Marathon Experience
From signing up to crossing the finish line, here's what the first half marathon journey actually feels like week by week — and what to expect when it gets hard.
7 min read7/18/2023
How to Train for a Half Marathon in a Month
A 4-week half marathon plan only works if you already have a running base. Here's who it's actually for, the honest risks, and a week-by-week schedule to get you to the start line.
5 min read7/3/2023
Complete Guide to Running Your First Half Marathon
Well hello, future half marathoners! I'm thrilled that you've decided to take on this exciting challenge. As a seasoned running coach, ...
28 min read6/16/2023
The Ultimate Guide to Staying Motivated During Half Marathon Training
Master the mental game of half marathon training with proven strategies for maintaining motivation, overcoming setbacks, and staying focused throughout your journey. Learn practical techniques from sports psychology, habit formation, and successful runners.
10 min read1/5/2023
The Complete Guide to Building Endurance and Increasing Mileage for Half Marathon Success
Master the art of safely building endurance and increasing your running mileage with this comprehensive guide. Learn proven strategies, training principles, and expert tips to prepare for your half marathon while avoiding injury and burnout.
11 min read12/22/2022
Training for a Half Marathon on a Treadmill
Discover the benefits of incorporating treadmill training into your half marathon preparation. From avoiding extreme weather to precise pacing, treadmills provide a controlled and cushioned environment. However, remember to vary incline, compensate for wind resistance, and complement your training with outdoor runs and cross-training for a well-rounded preparation. Maximize your half marathon training on the treadmill and conquer those 13.1 miles with confidence.
11 min read4/20/2014
Half Marathon Training Plan for Beginners
Running a half marathon may be the perfect next goal. Running 13.1 miles is a distance that requires hard work and earns respect, but d...
19 min read3/28/2014
The Complete Trail Running Guide for Half Marathon Training
Discover how trail running can transform your half marathon training. This comprehensive guide covers trail running benefits, techniques, safety, gear selection, and how to integrate trails into your road racing preparation for improved performance and injury prevention.
10 min read3/7/2014
Half Marathon Speed Workouts
A half marathon is a physically and mentally demanding race that requires a great deal of training to build up speed and endurance. It ...
30 min read3/4/2014
The Complete Strength Training Guide for Half Marathon Success
Discover the essential strength training exercises every half marathon runner needs. This comprehensive guide covers the science behind strength training for runners, detailed exercise instructions, progressive programming, and how to integrate strength work into your training plan.
10 min read2/28/2014
5 Training Tips for Your First Half Marathon
A half marathon tests your mental strength as much as your physical strength. These 5 training tips — base mileage, plan length, gradual progression, race-pace practice, and recovery — cover what actually moves the needle for first-timers.
5 min read2/17/2014
11 Half Marathon Training Mistakes You Could Be Making
Let's face it: training to run 13.1 miles is no easy thing, especially if you have never covered this distance before. There are many d...
16 min read2/17/2014