First Half Marathon Tips | How To Run Your First Half Marathon

Summary by Krater

Anna from The Running Channel gives practical tips on how to train, fuel, pace, and prepare for your first half marathon.

From the video

Answers: How do I train for my first half marathon?

• half marathon training plan
• half marathon fueling
• race pace strategy
• half marathon race day tips

What it concludes

• It takes around 10 to 12 weeks to train for a half marathon if you have a decent baseline fitness, or up to 16 weeks if you need to build up from running 5 miles.
• Give yourself three finish time goals for the race: plan A as a stretch goal, plan B as a realistic goal, and plan C as just finishing.
• Carb load 2 to 3 days before the race by substituting some foods in your evening meal with higher carbohydrate options rather than overeating.
• Consume 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour during the half marathon race.
• Run your long training runs at an easy conversational pace.
• Practice your race pace during training runs and shorter timed events.