Half Marathon Training Running
Tips For Optimum Performance

Half marathon training and racing is a good test to determine if you are ready for the marathon. A marathoner can test their ability to cover a long distance at a faster then marathon pace depending onthe course.

Also this is a great time to test your fluid replacement drink. If it works under the conditions of a half marathon it will work for the marathon.

When you train for a half marathon, it's very easy to make a few modification so can can adapt workouts to focus on shorter races as well as the marathon.

Half Marathon Training Tip # 1:

If you plan to run both the half and full marathon, race a half marathon 6 to 8 weeks before your marathon. Not only will you benefit physiologically and psychologically, it will help make your marathon effort feel easier.

Half Marathon Training Tip # 2

Another great half marathon running tip is to practice drinking the fluid replacement drink you will be using. Before the run place the drink every 2 to 3 miles around your running course. Make sure the drink is hidden so no one can tamper with it.

Half Marathon Training Tip # 3

A good workout to add to your half marathon plan training is to do a one mile warm up then a 13 mile run.

During the 13 miles do 5 minute pick ups at 5 seconds per mile pace faster then your marathon pace. Do 5 of these to start with then you can add one every two weeksleading up to the half marathon. Don't do any more then 8 and only 3 to 4 two weeks before the half marathon.