half marathon
Midlength road race
A half marathon is a foot race of 13.1 miles, exactly half the distance of a full marathon.
The distance makes it a popular middle ground—challenging enough to require training but more accessible than the full 26.2 miles: I'm running my first half marathon in October.
Mealtime chest covering
- medalMetal honor token
- finish lineRace completion marker
- starting lineRace's initial position
- corralFenced livestock enclosure
expo · splits · aid station · personal best · race day · road race · cutoff time · finisher
Extended period ahead
- tempo runSustained fast-paced training
- interval trainingAlternating hard and easy periods
- easy runLow-intensity training session
- recovery runEasy effort following intensity
taper · training plan · base building · weekly mileage · fartlek · race pace · cross-training · rest day
Planned path forward
- routePath from A to B
- mile markersRoadside distance indicators
- kilometersMetric distance units
- out-and-backRoute retracing its path
Footwear for athletic movement
- singletSleeveless athletic garment
- shortsAbbreviated lower garments
- GPS watchSatellite-linked wrist device
- energy gelPortable athletic fuel packet
electrolytes · compression socks · sunglasses · visor · moisture-wicking
Strategic communication management
- bucket listPre-death wish inventory
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- personal recordOne's best performance ever
bib
Mealtime chest covering
- medalMetal honor token
- finish lineRace completion marker
- starting lineRace's initial position
corral · expo · splits · aid station · personal best · race day · road race · cutoff time · finisher · podium
long run
Extended period ahead
- tempo runSustained fast-paced training
- interval trainingAlternating hard and easy periods
- easy runLow-intensity training session
recovery run · taper · training plan · base building · weekly mileage · fartlek · race pace · cross-training · rest day · periodization
course
Planned path forward
- routePath from A to B
- mile markersRoadside distance indicators
- kilometersMetric distance units
running shoes
Footwear for athletic movement
- singletSleeveless athletic garment
- shortsAbbreviated lower garments
- GPS watchSatellite-linked wrist device
energy gel · electrolytes · compression socks · sunglasses · visor · moisture-wicking
PR
Strategic communication management
- bucket listPre-death wish inventory
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- breakthroughSudden important advance
personal record · finisher medal · accomplishment · dedication · journey
- running typestrail run, tempo run, distance run, easy run, recovery run
- runningrun, runner, running shoes, running shorts, running gear
- Endurance Sportsultrarunning, ironman, triathlon, long-distance running, duathlon
- fitness events5K, 10K, fun run, triathlon, mud run
- race distances100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, 800 meters, 1500 meters
- raceshorse race, Kentucky Derby, foot race, Preakness Stakes, car race
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