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Half Marathon Training Plans

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By Amber Sayer Verified, Cathal Logue, Whitney Heins, Mia Kercher
| Marathon Handbook
Running a half marathon is an impressive accomplishment that requires months of consistent training. After all, running 13.1 miles without stopping requires physical endurance, mental stamina, and determination. For most runners, a sub 2 hour half marathon is doable and in the wheelhouse of the average middle-of-the-pack runner with dedication and a good half marathon … Read more Training for a half marathon can be a big investment in time.
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Marathon Nutrition

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By Whitney Heins, Amber Sayer Verified, Katelyn Tocci, Thomas Watson
| Marathon Handbook
Learn how to do carb loading right for optimal athletic performance There is often a lot of focus on what to eat before a marathon, but what to eat after a marathon is equally important.
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How To + 8 Common Mistakes

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By Whitney Heins, Katelyn Tocci
| Marathon Handbook
When it comes to carb loading, the pre-race pasta dinner and the marathon go hand-in-hand. It’s a long-running joke (pun intended) that if you’re gearing up for a marathon, you’re going to be eating lots of pasta the night before. But there’s more that goes into carbo-loading for a marathon or half marathon than just loading up your plate the night before.
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