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Running a half marathon is a great distance target for intermediate runners to aim for, either as a goal in itself or as a stepping stone before a longer term target of a full marathon.

Experienced runners can also use running a half marathon as training for a marathon. The distance for a half is 21k (13.1 miles), so start increasing your running distance, improve your endurance and build your way up. Good luck!

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“Completed the Rock and Roll Half - weather was unbelievable! Wet, very windy and cold but the next one has to be better :-) And at least I came from it excited about the next Half :-)”

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Robert E First Half Marathon finished. Completed May 11, 2013 Chip time of 1:49:37

KY, US • 5:32 GMT, 13 May 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Megan B Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon in Blenheim, NZ - WOW talk bout amazing scenery - the course runs through several local vineyard which at this time of year are a amazing green/gold colour. Managed 3.01 which I'm really pleased with as I was aiming for the 3hr mark. Will be back again next year!

Christchurch, NZ • 6:02 GMT, 12 May 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Claire P answered the question Does anyone have any suggested beginners training programmes?

I know it'a a little late to answer that one, but I've been following training programs on myasics.com, and not only have I managed to run 4 half-marathons since I started, but I've also kept improving thanks to it....

FR • 1:07 GMT, 8 May 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Gabor H First half-marathon done on the 5th May, 2 hours 19 minutes and 30 seconds

Sopron, HU • 4:51 GMT, 6 May 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Julien T Check out this infographic! http://tribesports.com/infographics/how-to-run-a-half-marathon

London, GB • 11:45 GMT, 2 May 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Rudy P completed my first half marathon this morning 28 April 2013 at BGC NATGEO EARTH DAY RUN 2013 and finished 1 hour and 58 minutes

Dasmarinas, PH • 8:25 GMT, 28 Apr 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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David B logged 21.00 km of Running in 1:32:40 yesterday
Does this seem too quick for my first half marathon. I am wondering if my tracker is a bit knackered?
I did have a bench mark to go off, I had done a 12km run earlier in the year and that was done in 1:03 and last night I did it in 56mins during the half marathon - 7 minutes quicker. This is very possible. But I am not sure of that half marathon pace. It was a full 10 mins faster than the 18.5km run I did 7 days earlier.
My brother used to do half marathons on a semi-regular basis and he told me the best he did was 2:08.

Gracemere, AU • 2:35 GMT, 28 Apr 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Katie M answered the question I am going on a road trip within the next few days, does anyone have advice on how to keep training while on the road? There is limited time for long distance runs, what other exercises can I do?

Thank you everyone, this is all going to help so much. I leave tomorrow for just over a week. I'll let you all know how it goes!

4:10 GMT, 24 Apr 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Jeanette J answered the question I am going on a road trip within the next few days, does anyone have advice on how to keep training while on the road? There is limited time for long distance runs, what other exercises can I do?

One of my favorite exercises for long drives is to keep those glutes engaged. Flexing your butt muscles either alternating or simultaneously or a good solid hold/flex and not counting reps (to focus on driving). Yo...

5:28 GMT, 23 Apr 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Katie M answered the question I am going on a road trip within the next few days, does anyone have advice on how to keep training while on the road? There is limited time for long distance runs, what other exercises can I do?

Awesome advice! Thanks a lot everyone. I will be away for about 7-9 days. I really like the idea of getting some of those challenges done! It's great to have such support :)

3:35 GMT, 22 Apr 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Chris F answered the question I am going on a road trip within the next few days, does anyone have advice on how to keep training while on the road? There is limited time for long distance runs, what other exercises can I do?

Check out Zuska Light's channel for some 15-20min high intensity workouts most of them are equipment free. Simply write down two or three of them down

Dublin, IE • 11:52 GMT, 22 Apr 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Phila H answered the question I am going on a road trip within the next few days, does anyone have advice on how to keep training while on the road? There is limited time for long distance runs, what other exercises can I do?

I've got the same thing - except I'm gone for 3 weeks! Pyelometrics (jump squats, burpees, etc) are great on limited time too. Gets your heart rate up, moves and utilises large muscles groups so great for keepin...

1:42 GMT, 22 Apr 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Colleen B answered the question I am going on a road trip within the next few days, does anyone have advice on how to keep training while on the road? There is limited time for long distance runs, what other exercises can I do?

Hi Katie, You didn't say how long you will be out of town for but any runs you can fit in will help. Plus you can do things we should all be doing anyway like take the stairs, walk to where you are going etc. Als...

Lake Oswego, US • 11:18 GMT, 21 Apr 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Jane H answered the question I am going on a road trip within the next few days, does anyone have advice on how to keep training while on the road? There is limited time for long distance runs, what other exercises can I do?

Hi Katie, I do a core workout everyday, usually takes about 15 minutes. See this week: . You could also start the 30 day squat challenge: . Enjoy your trip :)

Melbourne, AU • 8:50 GMT, 21 Apr 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Karen F answered the question I am going on a road trip within the next few days, does anyone have advice on how to keep training while on the road? There is limited time for long distance runs, what other exercises can I do?

This is pretty good for a small space workout. Also, do stairs!

6:05 GMT, 21 Apr 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Katie M asked I am going on a road trip within the next few days, does anyone have advice on how to keep training while on the road? There is limited time for long distance runs, what other exercises can I do?

6:01 GMT, 21 Apr 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Pat C Tomorrow, Plattsburgh 1/2 Marathon. Bucket list Day.

Keeseville, US • 3:35 GMT, 20 Apr 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Kelsey N logged 21.08 km of Running in 2:10:29 on 16 Apr
Only a training run, but it felt good! Working on speed for the next couple weeks until the race.

1:51 GMT, 18 Apr 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Bethan L i am sigining up for the Cardiff Half marothon in October. Hoping that i will train hard and achive this challenge

Llanharan, GB • 12:37 GMT, 17 Apr 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Norman S logged 21.08 km of Running in 1:53:52 on 6 Apr

London, GB • 9:24 GMT, 15 Apr 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Neil P Edinburgh Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon Completed

Bewdley, GB • 3:31 GMT, 15 Apr 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Christine D I am signed up and ready to go on June 2 at the iron hours half in Simsbury CT

Hartford, US • 3:19 GMT, 11 Apr 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Valeria G -10 days to my first :O scareeedd

Leini', IT • 1:25 GMT, 11 Apr 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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good luck!!

Christine D • 3:20 GMT, 11 Apr 2013 • Encourage

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ty ty, hopefully ill deal with the time limit and knee ache, my point is just getting to the end of it :o

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Helen B Wilmslow Half Marathon 2011 completed

Manchester, GB • 2:38 GMT, 7 Apr 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Wayne B it was a fun and tough experience. Didn't quite make my goal, but finished the race!!!!

Cape Elizabeth, US • 11:46 GMT, 7 Apr 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Martina L logged 21.49 km of Running in 2:11:08 on 5 Apr
2013-04-06 Hervis Prage Half Marathon

Hlavní město Praha, CZ • 8:47 GMT, 7 Apr 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Teri J logged 21.08 km of Running in 2:33:38 on 4 Aug 2005

Brooklyn Park, US • 6:32 GMT, 4 Apr 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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Teri J logged 21.08 km of Running in 2:33:38 on 1 Aug 2005

Brooklyn Park, US • 6:31 GMT, 4 Apr 2013 • In the Run your first half marathon Challenge

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