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With this half marathon training plan designed by an elite runner and coach, you'll build your endurance and confidence.

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Longer than a 10K (6.2 miles) but shorter than a half marathon (13.1 miles), a 10-mile race offers athletes a unique running challenge. From building endurance, strength, and mental resilience, to ...