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 The Half Marathon is no longer the ugly stepsister to the more glamorous marathon.
It's a serious event attracting champion runners vying for prize money and fast times. The entrant numbers often out number the longer race.
Photo courtesy of Joe Shlabotnik
This event appeals to all kinds of runners from beginners to experienced. To those running for a time or others just wanting to finish.
It's the perfect progression from 10K racing to an eventual marathon if that's your long-term goal. You'll build endurance and get a feel for distance running.
Perhaps you don't have the time to train for the marathon. Or you body is prone to injury. You can fit in the workouts, stay healthy and still get a challenge by tackling the half.
Why not travel to another city or country to race. Get a group of friends together, follow a training program and plan a trip away.
As you increase your miles you'll need a good runners diet to have energy to workout, recover well and stay healthy. Although vitamins and minerals are absorbed better by eating food supplementing your diet with a multi-vitamin may be useful. As a woman runner taking a simple iron supplement may help protect you from becoming anemic.
Coach Dr. Cathy Utzschneider sets out some running programs to suit your fitness level and goals.
Beginner - Training for your first race.
Intermediate - Step it up, build endurance and better your time.
Advanced - Run faster and chase after a new challenge.
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Mileage Charts
The running programs are in miles. Click here for distances in kilometers.
Racing Tips
Check out these racing tips to get the most out of your big day.
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