YOUR GUIDE TO HALF MARATHON RACES, TRAINING & INSPIRATION

You’re not like other half marathoners. You’re a cool half marathoner. It’s time to get out of the mainstream and into the world of indie racing. While the top-rated, most highly attended fall half marathons are popular for a reason, they’re well organized, exciting, and have great routes, there are literally thousands of half marathons held [...]

“It’s all downhill from here” may not be the best mantra for your job or relationship, but it’s a great one for your half marathon goals.  Tapping into a little boost from gravity can lead you into your best personal half marathon time. While we’ll leave it to someone else to articulate exactly how gravity [...]

So, I hear you’ve decided to run your first half marathon! Congratulations and welcome to the wonderful world of long distance running! If you don’t know already, I’m sure you will soon learn that training for your first half marathon can be one of the most grueling experiences of your life. Sore muscles. Missing toenails. [...]

You’ve heard the old running adage–all you need is a pair of shoes. While that might be true for some runners, half marathoners know you need more gear than a single pair of shoes to make it through 13.1 miles (plus the training miles) comfortably. To help you decide what you do (and don’t) need, we’ll [...]

You’ve just created new life—now it’s time to reclaim part of your own. For many mothers, that means getting back into an exercise routine. Whether you ran throughout most of your pregnancy or want to pick up the hobby for the first time, learning how to begin running postpartum can feel overwhelming. Push yourself too [...]

If you’ve watched a marathon, chances are you’ve seen runners squeeze brightly-colored gel packs into their mouths or toss back dried fruit mid-race. This nutrition strategy is critical for running 26.2 miles, but many still ask the question – do I need to fuel during a half marathon? In most cases, the answer is yes. [...]

In theory, running is one of the most simple sports in the world. Compared to other activities, it requires relatively little- just a pair of sneakers and some motivation. As much as we’d like running to always feel that simple, we know there are other factors that impact our running – one of those being [...]

When picking a southwest half marathon, you’ll want to consider the following: time, terrain, and trip-worthiness. Time: Pay attention to the time of year the race takes place. Disclaimer: Arizona in August has an average temperature of 103° F. Terrain: Some races are on pavement, others are through the desert (read: sand in your socks). [...]

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 [...]

Known for being a global economic powerhouse as well as a vibrant arts and culture hub, Dallas, Texas, has a lot to offer the half marathoner community as well. (Not the least of which is that Dallas barbecue makes a great post-race victory meal!) The city has one of the country’s largest park systems, which means [...]