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Half Marathon Training

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How to Train for a Half Marathon So You’re Prepared on Race Day

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by Kiera Carter

Exactly Why You Should Be Jogging Recovery Runs

Pre-Training

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Your Race Inspiration: Check Out the Runner’s World 2024 Race Calendar

by Jennifer Acker

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Here's Why Everyone Should Run a Half Marathon

by Monique Lebrun

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Fix Injuries Faster

by Laurel Leicht

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Gear of the Year

By Jeff Dengate, Morgan Petruny and Amanda Furrer

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15 Ways Rest Days Can Improve Your Running

By Matthew Huff

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Exactly Why You Should Be Jogging Recovery Runs

How to Adjust Your Training Plan

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Dealing With Injuries

by Bill Pierce and Scott Murr

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How Do I Find the Right Training Pace?

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Speed Workouts Thatll Boost Your Speed

by Jenny Hadfield and Runner's World Editors

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6 Strength Training 3 Days a Week for Runners

By Monique Lebrun

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Fun Half Marathons to Run in 2024

by John A. Kissane

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4 Speed Workouts That’ll Boost Your Speed

by Ashley Mateo

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What Exactly Is a Tempo Run?

by Chris Hatler

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Speed Workouts Thatll Boost Your Speed

By Ashley Mateo

Exactly Why You Should Be Jogging Recovery Runs

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No Matter Your Race Distance, the Long Training Run Is Essential to Success

By Ashley Mateo

Fuel Your Running

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16 Running Shoes & Gear

by Pamela Nisevich Bede

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Here's Exactly What to Eat Before a Half Marathon

by Pamela Nisevich Bede, M.S., R.D. and Monique Lebrun

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Quick & Easy Guide to Optimize Postrun Nutrition

By Matthew Kadey, M.S., R.D.

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Runners World Editors

By Jordan Smith

Exactly Why You Should Be Jogging Recovery Runs

Health - Injuries

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6 Health & Injuries

by Ted Spiker and Runner's World Editors

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Which Is Better: Active or Passive Recovery

By Ashley Mateo

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Which Is Better: Active or Passive Recovery?

By Danielle Zickl

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What Runners Need to Know About Sleep

By Amber Joglar

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Training Hard? Don't Skimp on Sleep

by William O. Roberts, MD

Get Stronger

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10 Strength Training Exercises Every Runner Needs

by The Runner’s World Editors

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Sales & Deals

By Amy Schlinger

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Running Shoes & Gear

By Monique Lebrun

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14 Runners World Editors

by Jordan Smith

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Training Hard? Dont Skimp on Sleep

Fuel Your Running

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What Runners Need to Know About Sleep!

By Ashley Mateo

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Should You Keep Running If You Have Pain?

By Heather Mayer Irvine

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This is What Happens When You Stop Running

By Ashley Mateo

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Follow our best training tips so you run your best 13.1

By Pete Pfitzinger, M.S. and Scott Douglas

Exactly Why You Should Be Jogging Recovery Runs

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How to Pace a Half Marathon By Breaking It Up Into Four 5K Segments

By Laurel Leicht