15 Epic Half Marathons You Must Run in 2026
This guide brings together fifteen of the world’s most epic half marathons. From desert trails and jungle paths to icy tundras and volcanic ridges, every race on this list
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5K Race 8-Week Training Plan – Break 30 min
This 8-week training program will help you prepare and achieve your running goal. 8 weeks are divided into 4 microcycles: * 1-2 weeks - period of easy runs * 3-4 weeks -
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5K Race 8-Week Training Plan – Break 25 min
This 8-week training program will help you prepare and achieve your running goal. 8 weeks are divided into 4 microcycles: * 1-2 weeks - period of easy runs * 3-4 weeks -
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First 10K Race 8-Week Training Plan
This 8-week training program will help you prepare and achieve your running goal. 8 weeks are divided into 4 microcycles: * 1-2 weeks - period of easy runs * 3-4 weeks -
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10K Race 8-Week Training Plan – Break 60 min
This 8-week training program will help you prepare and achieve your running goal. 8 weeks are divided into 4 microcycles: * 1-2 weeks - period of easy runs * 3-4 weeks -
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10K Race 8-Week Training Plan – Break 45 min
This 8-week training program will help you prepare and achieve your running goal. 8 weeks are divided into 4 microcycles: * 1-2 weeks - period of easy runs * 3-4 weeks -
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10K Race 8-Week Training Plan – Break 50 min
This 8-week training program will help you prepare and achieve your running goal. 8 weeks are divided into 4 microcycles: * 1-2 weeks - period of easy runs * 3-4 weeks -
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10K Race 8-Week Training Plan – Break 55 min
This 8-week training program will help you prepare and achieve your running goal. 8 weeks are divided into 4 microcycles: * 1-2 weeks - period of easy runs * 3-4 weeks -
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First Marathon 16-Week Training Plan
This 16-week training program will help you prepare and achieve your running goal. 16 weeks are divided into 4 microcycles: * 1-4 weeks - period of easy runs * 5-8 weeks -
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Marathon 16-Week Training Plan – Break 4:00
This 16-week training program will help you prepare and achieve your running goal. 16 weeks are divided into 4 microcycles: * 1-4 weeks - period of easy runs * 5-8 weeks -
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Marathon 16-Week Training Plan – Break 3:45
This 16-week training program will help you prepare and achieve your running goal. 16 weeks are divided into 4 microcycles: * 1-4 weeks - period of easy runs * 5-8 weeks -
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Marathon 16-Week Training Plan – Break 3:30
This 16-week training program will help you prepare and achieve your running goal. 16 weeks are divided into 4 microcycles: * 1-4 weeks - period of easy runs * 5-8 weeks -
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Marathon 16-Week Training Plan – Break 3:15
This 16-week training program will help you prepare and achieve your running goal. 16 weeks are divided into 4 microcycles: * 1-4 weeks - period of easy runs * 5-8 weeks -
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Marathon 16-Week Training Plan – Break 3:00
This 16-week training program will help you prepare and achieve your running goal. 16 weeks are divided into 4 microcycles: * 1-4 weeks - period of easy runs * 5-8 weeks -
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First Half Marathon 12-Week Training Plan
This 12-week training program will help you prepare and achieve your running goal. 12 weeks are divided into 4 microcycles: * 1-3 weeks - period of easy runs * 4-6 weeks -
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Half Marathon 12-Week Training Plan – Break 1:30
This 12-week training program will help you prepare and achieve your running goal. 12 weeks are divided into 4 microcycles: * 1-3 weeks - period of easy runs * 4-6 weeks -
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Half Marathon 12-Week Training Plan – Break 1:45
This 12-week training program will help you prepare and achieve your running goal. 12 weeks are divided into 4 microcycles: * 1-3 weeks - period of easy runs * 4-6 weeks -
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Half Marathon 12-Week Training Plan – Break 2:00
This 12-week training program will help you prepare and achieve your running goal. 12 weeks are divided into 4 microcycles: * 1-3 weeks - period of easy runs * 4-6 weeks -
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15 Epic Half Marathons You Must Run in 2026
This guide brings together fifteen of the world’s most epic half marathons. From desert trails and jungle paths to icy tundras and volcanic ridges, every race on this list
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15 Epic Half Marathons You Must Run in 2026
This guide brings together fifteen of the world’s most epic half marathons. From desert trails and jungle paths to icy tundras and volcanic ridges, every race on this list
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What to Eat Before a Half Marathon: Simple Pre-Race Meals and Snacks
What you eat in the 12 hours before a half marathon can shape your race as much as your training. A solid dinner the night before builds your glycogen stores
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Is It Better to Run Harder or Longer?
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How Long Does It Take to Walk a Half or Full Marathon?
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How to Treat Runner’s Nipple (And Prevent It From Coming Back)
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How Often Should You Replace Running Shoes?
That nagging ache in your knees. A strange foot soreness that wasn’t there last week. A general “meh” feeling on runs that used to feel easy. Sometimes the problem
