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Is Half Marathon Hard?

Chloe Bennett • • 7 min read
Is Half Marathon Hard?

It's a challenging, but manageable distance.
The half marathon may lack the "sexiness" of the full marathon, but most new runners with three months of training can conquer a half marathon. Long runs likely won't exceed two hours.

Is running a half marathon impressive?

In fact, with enough time and consistent training, anyone can take on 13.1 miles. Running a half marathon is impressive – an undeniable statement that you are a runner. It tests your endurance, stamina, fitness, and pace. But it's nothing like as demanding as a full marathon.

What is the average time to run a half marathon?

For men the average time to run a half marathon is around 1:10-1:30 minutes, and for women around 1:20-1:40 – that's over 8mph! The world record holder for the men's half marathon is Abraham Kiptum, completing the race in less than an hour at 58:18.

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