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Half marathon training
It's easy to underestimate the challenge of half marathon training. Just because it's only 50% of the distance of its more glamorous big brother, people sometimes take it lightly. That's a mistake - there are probably more people who under-prepare for this distance than almost any other.
Half marathon training requires at least three months dedicated work. This means that you should plan on gradually building your weekly mileages over the course of three months until you are ready for race day. Any good half marathon training program will be a mix of different length workouts.
By varying both pace and distance, you will increase your fitness faster and also give your legs a break from pounding out the longer mileages. Other things to think about include shoes - you'll need new shoes at the start of your program - and also food and drink.
Most races provide food and drink along the way, and you'll certainly need them. It's worth finding out what will be on offer on race day so that you can get your body used to it while training.
Clothing is important too. Races are held throughout the year, so be sure that you know what temperatures will be on race day and dress accordingly. Being either too hot or too cold can ruin your big day.
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