Runners hate hearing the words, “it’s time to start the taper”. But did you know that correctly doing a half marathon taper could improve your race performance by up to 5.6% and your time to fatigue ... The Chosun Ilbo on MSN: Seoul half marathon first-timers: 20km jog two weeks before race The 2026 Seoul Half Marathon (hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Seoul Metropolitan Sports Council, and Chosun Ilbo) scheduled for the 26th is approaching in about two weeks.

Understanding the Context

The half ... The standard marathon training build spans about four months, or 16 weeks. For runners without a solid base, 20 weeks–or more–may be more appropriate. But if you stumble upon a last-minute entry and ...

Key Insights

Simply put, peak week of marathon training is the week with your longest long run, your biggest speed workout, and highest weekly mileage. A solid marathon training plan will ebb and flow with gradual ...