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Beginner Half Marathon Training Tips

Don't worry about not running more than ten miles. The crowd of runners and your pumping adrenalin will get you through the half marathon. However, here are some important points to remember and use on race day.

1. Don't start out too fast. The best way to have a successful race is to run an even pace. Run at the pace that you ran your long runs.
2. Wear the same shoes that you used to do your long runs. Don't buy a new pair of shoes to use in the race unless you can run at least three of your long runs in them.
3. Drink water before, during, and after the race. Don't wait until you are thirsty to get water. Start drinking a few hours before the race and drink at every opportunity during the event.
4. Don't do anything new on race day. Eat and drink what you usually do before your long run.
5. Get up early on race day and give your self plenty of time to get to the starting line.
6. Line up at the starting line in an area not too close to the front. This will help keep you at a reasonable pace.
7. It is important not to do too much training or physical activity the last three days before the half marathon. You'll need all your energy on race day.
8. Read the race instructions in your race packet prior to reporting to the starting line. The information they contain can be very helpful to your having a good safe race.

Week	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
1	Rest	3 Miles	4 Miles	3 Miles	Rest	3 Miles	5 Miles
2	Rest	3 Miles	4 Miles	3 Miles	Rest	3 Miles	6 Miles
3	Rest	3 Miles	4 Miles	3 Miles	Rest	3 Miles	7 Miles
4	Rest	3 Miles	4 Miles	3 Miles	Rest	4 Miles	8 Miles
5	Rest	3 Miles	5 Miles	3 Miles	Rest	5 Miles	9 Miles
6	Rest	3 Miles	5 Miles	3 Miles	Rest	3 Miles	10 Miles
7	Rest	3 Miles	5 Miles	3 Miles	Rest	3 Miles	6 Miles
8	3 Miles	Rest	3 Miles	Rest	Rest	Rest	Race Half Marathon