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13 Simple Half Marathon Tips To Make Race Day Easier!

2025-09-04 Sports
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Top Comments (10)

@ianhickman1237 2025-09-04

Big Half this Sunday...first race as a 60 yr old.

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@andrewmcalister3462 2025-09-05

I like the HM distance. It’s a challenge, but it doesn’t take over your life in the way that training and recovering from a full marathon does.

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@mercurialcyclist 2025-09-04

Running The Big Half in London this coming Sunday, first time I’ve ever done a half marathon event. Looking forward to it!

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@kerrywilliams1974 2025-09-04

Running my first ever half marathon at 51 years old in Cardiff in October

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@David_T 2025-09-06

I try to get a little water at every water stop (typically 1.5 miles / 2.5km) for at least the first half of the race. If you wait until you are thirsty you have waited too long. I'm a Florida runner and hydration is so important.

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@francisolbes6320 2025-09-04

Excited for your Asics Megablast and Sonicblast review ❤❤❤

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@marsalisvince 2025-09-04

Got DC Half in 10 days! Feeling a pretty significant PR

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@timothygould790 2026-03-31

I signed up for a 5 k with no training...no runs ..missed my turn and ran the half..finished in 2 hrs and 20 mins.. the only one with the wrong colored bib... Lol I was talking to some Marines and missed my turn... I was pretty fatigued afterwards and lost two toe nails and my legs . ..I couldn't walk for several days... But I did it

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@giggiity 2026-04-18

Running NYC’s Brooklyn Half at the end of the month. First official half marathon, I’m hoping to hit sub 2:15.

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@mcdazzzles 2026-04-03

Running the Edinburgh half marathon in May :) my first HM and also my first race! Your videos have been a huge help!

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