Running a half marathon can be an immensely rewarding experience, completing any long-distance race takes courage, preparation and a great deal of training. Whilst 13.1 miles is not overly long, it still takes a lot to accomplish, and the destinations that we are highlighting in…
A half marathon is a perfect distance to run: it is long enough to be challenging but not as grueling as a full marathon, so preparation and recovery times are less tasking. There is a growing body of running enthusiasts that are now taking the…
In part one of we investigated when you should buy new running shoes. We talked about the midshoe breakdown and the importance of this part of a running shoe, and how it can deteriorate and be extremely damaging to your feet, ankles and knees. In…
Listening to music whilst you are exercising is a favorite pastime for many fitness fans, it takes the boredom out of the treadmill or pounding the streets. With the development of lighter and sturdier portable music devices and lightweight headphones, it makes listening to your…
It might sound like an obvious question, but when should you replace your running shoes? Running is an extremely cheap sport as you don’t need a lot of gear, but the one thing you do need is proper running shoes in good nick. You will…
Running cross country may be fun, but it’s not easy. Not only are you competing against your competition, but you’re also up against yourself. You need to be the best runner that you can be. When running, you need to be prepared for what lies…
You have successfully completed your training and now are looking where to run on your first half marathon. In this post we are going to look at some extraordinary places around the world that you can run a half marathon. Bhutan International Half Marathon Possibly…
There are some brilliant American half marathons to run and in this post, we look at some of the best locations that you can run a half marathon in the United States. These bucket list races are in some of the most awesome places that…
The time has finally come, the day of the race is here, and all your training days are now going to be put to the test. In this blog we will look at the best strategies to implement on race day of your half marathon.…
The second part of our blog gives you tips on how to train for your first half marathon. We are going to talk about quality over quantity and the virtues of selecting your training regime carefully. Quality over Quantity In the part one we looked…
