All about Half Marathon

From past many years, India has witnessed a huge rise of people’s interest toward fitness and endurance sports which increased more after covid19. Half marathon is a event in which a distance of 21.0975 km road running has to be run which is exactly half of full marathon. This event has emerged as a favorite for both amateur and seasoned runners. Marathon events started small as running 21.0975 km was considered as huge challenge but later it grew rapidly, elite runners, professionals, student’s homemakers, and even senior citizens to participate for fun and healthy life.

Key features of Half Marathon

1. Distance to run 21.0975 km.

2. Time to complete for new beginners 2.5 to 3.5 hours.

     For professional or elite runners 1hour.

 

Reason Why People participate in Half Marathon.

1. First step to full marathon.

2. Personal challenge to stay fit.

3. Boosting mental and physical health.

4. Weight loss

5. Fun with friends and team on roads of event places.

6. Fund raising (Tata marathon etc)

 

Tips during running half marathon

1. Focus on your goal (realistic)

2. Don’t hurry, go slow.

3. Sip water regularly as required.

4. Keep dark chocolates and chews and use as required.

5. Keep simple and don’t try anything new before and during the marathon.

6. Use proper running shoes and socks on which you have been practicing.

7. Take balanced and nutritional diet well before the run. Don’t overload.

8. Run with proper form and breathing technique.

9. Motivate yourself and enjoy the crowd.

10. Use fitness app and gadgets.

 

After successful completion you will be on your high, you will experience that it was more than just a race where you will know about your strength, determination, challenges and much more shaping you into fitter individual, more connected, motivated.