The half marathon can be the perfect distance: 13.1 miles is long enough to make you feel super accomplished but short enough to wrap your brain (and schedule) around. And yes, you can finish one.
team New Balance coach and former Olympic marathoner. “The key is preparing your body for the distance without overdoing it and causing injury.”
A lot of beginners end up falling on two ends of the training spectrum: They either commit to their half marathon training planmuch or they don’t commit enough . But if you find that sweet spot, the finish line will be in sight before you know it. Follow our half marathon training advice and tips to get there in one victorious, badass piece.
The most important part of your training is a weekly long run at an easy “conversational” pace that gradually increases in distance, week over week, to build your strength and endurance. If you gradually build to being comfortable on long runs of 10 or 11 miles, you’ll have what it takes to go 13.1 on race day.Now that you’ve chosen your half marathon, it’s time to settle on your training plan. (
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