There are lots of resources discussing training for a half marathon check out the following links http://www.marathonrookie.com/half-marathon-training.html http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-591--14225-0,00.html http://halhigdon.com/training/51130/Half-Marathon-Training-Guide
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There are a number of websites that provide good guides for people wanting to learn about marathon running. For example, there are training guides on sites such as Runner's World, Marathon Rookie or Cool Running that provide good tips and advice on how to train and run a marathon. Alternatively, there a number of good guides you can purchase, such as 'The Expert's Guide to Marathon Running', 'The Marathon and Half-Marathon', or 'Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide'.
Consult with a personal trainer to find out how best to train for a half marathon. Also you can visit your local gym to learn about training for marathon running.
Visit sites dedicated to Marathon running. It would also be very useful to talk with someone who previously competed in a marathon to get useful advice.
The best workout routine for preparing for a marathon are at the following sites online www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/running/training-schedules/ , and this site www.shape.com/fitness/training-plans/your-step-step-half-marathon-t .
Yes, it is. Running on a treadmill will certainly help, but treadmills don't have the incline variability of natural terrain, so your body won't be prepared to run the half-marathon. Training on a treamill is a great way to prepare for a mini marathon. It would also be a good idea to get some actual track time in if possible.
Half Marathon running is a rare bird really, sort of betwixt and between the 10K and marathon distances. Because its not an Olympic or national championship distance, few distance runners specialize in it. Yet the 13.1-miler has gained great popularity in the past decade demanding half marathon training schedules specific to this event.
You can find help in making a training plan for a half marathon at the following web sites...www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-591--14225-0,00.html or www.halhigdon.com/training/.../Half-Marathon-Novice-1-Training-P...
In order to get free training for a half marathon, you can try and find local groups of athletes training for the very same marathon. Training in groups can help a person stay focused and learn new techniques.
The benefits of running the Reading Half Marathon are that one would get physical and mental energy. Also the price collected by the marathon is donated to charity.
13.1 is the distance of a half marathon. I am training for my 7th half marathon and considering getting one.
Just search it on the internet or on youtube. You could definitely look up "how to train for a half marathon", and that would definitely give you the answer you're looking for.