A half marathon is defined as exactly half the distance of a full marathon (42.195 km). In official measurement it covers 21.0975 km, which when converted to imperial units equals 13.1094 miles. In practice, most events round this to 13.1 miles (21.1 km) for simplicity and marketing. Official Distance Half Marathon Distance km and miles […]
The Runner’s Edge in Triathlon & The Overtraining Trap You’re a runner – you’re already halfway there to triathlon glory! Your cardiovascular fitness, mental toughness, and understanding of endurance training give you a significant advantage as you consider adding swimming and cycling to your athletic repertoire. You can easily go from runner to triathlete. The
After conquering the swim and bike legs of a 70.3 triathlon, you face the final challenge: a 13.1-mile run with tired legs, mental fatigue, and the ever-present cutoff clock. For many athletes, especially first-timers, the run becomes a battle not just against physical exhaustion but against time itself. With a standard overall cutoff of 8
The Great Triathlon Run Sock Debate: Socks or No Socks? Why This is a Common Question for Triathletes Unlike standalone running events, triathlons present a unique challenge: transitioning from swimming to cycling to running with maximum efficiency. After the swim and bike portions, your feet are often damp, possibly dirty, and about to endure the
The Ambitious Endurance Athlete’s Dilemma You love the thrill of the marathon and the challenge of triathlon… but can you truly do both effectively? This question haunts many endurance athletes who find themselves drawn to both the focused intensity of marathon training and the diverse challenges of swim-bike-run. The appeal of each is undeniable. Marathon
