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What is a decent 1/2 marathon time?
Running a 1:59:59 half-marathon means maintaining an average pace of 9:09 minutes per mile, which is considered a good half-marathon time among runners. Highly competitive runners aim for harder targets, like a 1 hour and 30-minute half-marathon (6:51 minutes per mile pace or faster).
Why do marathon runners get wrapped in foil after a race?
Marathoners don these sheets for the same reason campers and hikers pack them as survival equipment, and for the same reason they are a staple of emergency medical-supply kits: They help prevent hypothermia by reflecting body heat.
Why are you cold after a marathon?
After a run, blood vessels in the skin constrict, decreasing blood flow and sweat to regulate your body temperature back to its resting state. When you’re sweaty after a long run, your body temperature can drop quickly from having a wet layer against the skin in combination with the cold temperatures.
What do you get at the end of a marathon?
Marathon runners wear foil blankets after running to keep themselves warm and avoid post-race chills. After a race, their body temperature starts dropping off quickly, and they run the risk of becoming hypothermic. Wrapping a reflective blanket helps maintain body temperature and avoid shivering.
How many miles should you train for a half marathon?
This half marathon training plan builds to running two 10-mile long runs to prepare you for the 13.1-mile distance on race day. Why not go the whole way in training? Because when you push to run longer miles too quickly, your risk for injury skyrockets. Ten miles is plenty to prepare you well for a half-marathon race.
Is the couch to Half Marathon plan right for You?
The Couch to Half Marathon Plan is all about flexibility. At first glance, you’ll notice that the schedule uses run-walk intervals. Although this plan lists specific intervals, feel free to adjust it to make it fit for you. You may be able to follow this plan as it stands, or it may feel too aggressive.
How do I choose a half marathon program?
We’ve included two different half marathon plans, for you to choose from based on your current fitness level and personal goals. The first program (walk-run) is best for walkers who want to try running to improve fitness and muscle tone.
What happens at the end of half marathon training?
Of course, the end of your half marathon training should result in the race day you’ve been planning for. Throughout the process you’ll discover which parts of this flexible plan work for you and what will need to be tweaked next time around. Membership Spotlight 5 Ways to Add Playfulness to Your Next Run