The Half-Marathon: The Ultimate Race Distance

by Runner's World

For years now, the half-marathon has been the hottest race distance out there. Last year, 1.4 million people ran 13.1-mile races, according to Running USA. And it’s no wonder. For newer racers the half offers a worthy-yet-doable challenge without the 16-week training grind of the marathon.  For more experienced runners, training for a half bolsters stamina for shorter, faster races, plus it boosts endurance for a full 26.2-mile challenge down the road. And unlike a marathon, which can leave your tank drained for weeks afterward, you can bounce back from a hard half in as little as a week.

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Hal Higdon's Half-Marathon Training App

Are you ready to start training for your first half-marathon?  Let the man who wrote the book (literally) help you get there!  Hal Higdon is one of the best known coaches of all time and he's authored over thirty-five books to help new athletes prepare to go the distance.  Now, you can have him as your coach as you prepare for your race -- you'll even be able to hear his tips for you during your workout!

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