By The half marathon continues to be the most popular race distance—literally thousands of people run one each year! That’s because for newer runners who’ve finished 5Ks or 10Ks, the half offers a challenge without the the grind of marathon training. And for runners who have more experience, training for 13.1 miles betters your stamina for shorter, faster races while still building your overall endurance.
Tackling the half-marathon distance might be one of the smartest goals to work toward to start your 2024, and that’s why Runner’s World+ created How to curated training plans for any running goal. Paired with the RW Training Plan of your choice, this holistic training program, available exclusively to Runner’s World+ members, provides all the tools you need to navigate the entire half-marathon training journey—from building your base to how to run your race strategically.
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