![]() ![]() Regardless of whether you’re a total newbie or a seasoned road warrior, ask yourself one simple question: “Why am I doing this?” The answer to that question gives purpose to your chosen pursuit and will serve as your primary motivation throughout the training cycle as well as on race day. ![]() ![]() Training for (and competing in) a long race can be an arduous endeavor, even if you already have a few of them under your belt. RELATED: 10 Things I Didn’t Know About Training For A Half Marathon PR This year, whether you’re running your first half marathon or your 15th, make the most of your 13.1-mile experience-from sign-up to finish line-with these top tips. Plus, you can bounce back quickly enough, so doing more than one or two a year isn’t an unreasonable undertaking. Why the half? For many runners, setting a 13.1-mile goal-whether it’s covering the distance for the first time or setting a new personal best-is a reaching, yet still manageable challenge, offering nearly all the elation involved with finishing a marathon without the impact of going (and training for) twice the distance. And it keeps growing, with a reported 2.1 million participants in 2018, according to the International Institute of Sports Medicine. In 2012, for example, 1.85 million people finished a 13.1-mile race, up nearly 15 percent from 2011, according to Running USA. ![]() The half marathon has become America’s fastest-growing race distance over the years, with the number of 13.1-mile races booming along with the number of participants. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! ![]()
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