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Starter’s guide: how to train for a half marathon
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Starter’s guide: how to train for a half marathon

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Published: 19 February 2025

Many beginner runners make the mistake of training too much too soon for a half marathon, or they overestimate the half marathon and train too little. Runners who are too enthusiastic and do not listen to their bodies risk overloading themselves and getting injured. If you find the right balance in your training, the finish line of the half marathon will soon be within reach. Follow this advice on how to train for a half marathon and start your preparation to complete your first half marathon.

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3 tips to increase training volume during your marathon training
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3 tips to increase training volume during your marathon training

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Published: 19 February 2025

Running many kilometres during your marathon training is important, but this does not mean you need to run a 30-kilometre session every week. Many marathon runners focus more on their longest run rather than their weekly distance, whereas it is actually better to do the opposite. Weekly mileage is more important for your marathon performance than the length of your longest run.

Last Updated: 21 February 2025
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Nutritional strategies to optimise your immune system

Nutritional strategies to optimise your immune system
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Athletes engaged in heavy training programmes, or in the final preparation for competition, appear more susceptible to infection than the general population. This increased susceptibility to infection arises due to exercise- or training-induced suppression of the immune system. Nutritional practices can help to maintain or improve immune function and limit the risk of illness compromising training and competitive performance.

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Drinking during exercise

Drinking during exercise
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During exercise you lose water from respiration and sweating. If you do not replace this fluid loss by drinking sufficiently your aerobic performance may decline. When the water content in your body is lower than normal, your body temperature is less well controlled and exercise at a certain intensity can feel much harder than normal. In addition, dehydration also affects your concentration, your ability to make decisions during a race, and your coordination.

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Six reasons to take a rest period at the end of the cycling season

Six reasons to take a rest period at the end of the cycling season
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As summer comes to an end and autumn approaches, it's time to plan a rest period. Many cyclists struggle with taking time off; they don’t mind an intense training session but dread a rest week or recovery phase. In this article, we explore why scheduling a rest period is crucial so you can start the new season fully refreshed.

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