YOUR GUIDE TO HALF MARATHON RACES, TRAINING & INSPIRATION

Many runners seek to strike a healthy balance between training hard and finding the right time to rest. A recovery run is an option that simultaneously provides some of the benefits of exercise and recovery. The following article will walk you through what a recovery run is, the benefits of recovery running and how to [...]

Whether you’re a desert bloom who thrives in the sunshine or a snowbird who can’t stand the thought of another winter, Phoenix offers a welcome escape. Here, we offer a roundup of the best Phoenix half marathons and in the nearby areas.. The capital city of Arizona is the fifth-largest city in the US—and growing! However, [...]

Every state in the southeast is famous for something. Most United States Presidents have been born in Virginia. Georgia is home to the most major golf championships in the country. South Carolina is the nation’s largest producer of peaches. Michael Jordan was raised and found his earliest start in basketball at the University of North [...]

If you’ve heard of running, you’ve heard of Boston. However, this city—which plays host to the famous Boston Marathon every spring—and its surrounding towns provide a great diversity of races at the half marathon distance, as well. Whether you’re in the mood for a breezy beach run, a big city race, or a small town [...]

Wearing a weighted vest for running is the new thing. But are weight vests worth trying? Wearing a weighted vest while running is a great way to increase the cardio intensity of your training. And if your goal is to lose weight, then throwing on a few extra lbs will make your run more challenging, [...]

Plan for the best, prepare for the worst. When people talk about “running safety,” they’re often talking about a better stretch before a track workout or making sure you have properly fitting shoes. However, we want to talk about “runner safety” and the best products to keep you on your feet. Running is a unique [...]

If you’re ready to choose your first full marathon, then you are about to embark on an awesome adventure. Imagine yourself at the start line. After months of work and sacrifice, loads of miles on your legs, you will run your first 26.2! We compiled this list of the 10 best marathons for beginners, we [...]

San Diego, California, may be known as America’s Finest City, but we’d argue it should also be known as America’s Finest Running Destination. Whether you’re looking for a laid-back half marathon traversing among San Diego’s 70 miles of beachfront or a challenging mountainside quad-burner, you’ll enjoy the city’s mild weather, coastal charm, and plenty of [...]

From its roots at the Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon it’s hard to find an apparel company that understands runners more than Nike. Whether its Michael Johnson’s legendary golden shoes worn during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics or Eliud Kipchoge’s running the first marathon under two hours – Nike has played a role. To keep you [...]

Every year, over 1.9 million runners lace up for over 2,800 half marathons held in the United States.. Training for a half marathon is arduous. On average, an individual will spend between 50 and 80 hours running in preparation for a half marathon. And that doesn’t include the time warming up, cooling down, fueling, or [...]