Lexington Health Run Hard Half Marathon, 10k & 5k

What is the most important type of training if you are registered for the Lexington Health Half Marathon?

Easy, aerobic runs.

There are many different and great ways to train, but the most important part is increasing your aerobic engine. This means running at a pace that allows you to have a conversation, and sometimes doing that for a long time! Long runs on the weekend and easy, shorter runs during the week are the bread and butter of half marathon training. Make sure those training sessions are consistent and you have plenty of experience before introducing more rigorous training.

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It's back to school time! Which also means it's almost Run Hard season!

We know you're taking ALL THE PICS of your kids as they head back to school! If they're rocking some Run Hard gear, share your pics and we'll feature them on our pages!

Send pics to [email protected].

Sign up for the Lexington Health Run Hard Half Marathon/10k/5k by August 20th to guarantee that you get one of these race shirts!

Just a note on sizing- these shirts a little on the small side, so you may want to size up.

Models in the picture are wearing: 13.1- ladies' medium, 10k - men's large, and 5k - men's large

Don’t Miss Out: Register by August 20 to Guarantee Your Race Shirt!

A quick note on sizing:
Shirts tend to run slightly small, so we recommend ordering one size up for the best fit. Female shirts are available and will be a V-Neck style.

Already registered? No problem! You can still update your shirt size by logging into your account and making changes before August 20th.

How to Update Your Shirt Size in Your Account:

1. Visit www.RunHardHalf.org
2. Sign into your account.
3. Click on "Profile"
4. Select "Edit Profile"
5. Scroll down to "Preferred Giveaway" and choose your new shirt size.

Important:

Please double-check that both your gender and shirt size are correct. Once updated, click the blue "Save" button at the bottom of the page to save your changes.

(Model Reference: 13.1 (red) is wearing a ladies Medium, 10K (green) is wearing a unisex Large, 5K (Blue) is wearing a unisex Large)

They're here! The big reveal!

What do you think of the medals this year?

You get home from work, it's late, and you're wondering why your dinner won't just magically appear because you and your family are hungry.

Here are a few tips:

1. Plan ahead. I know, I know. This takes time. Spending a few minutes doing this on a Sunday will make your week so much better.

2. Stick with three simple components: protein, carb, color (fruit or vegetable).

3. Keep it simple. At least two, if not three, of the components above should be little-to-no effort on your part if you are pushed for time.

Examples:
Marinated, grilled chicken, store-bought bread, salad.
Store bought rotisserie chicken, baked sweet potatoes, and sautéed green beans.

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What is a cutback week and why do you need it?

Increasing mileage and intensity is part of improving as a runner, but so is recovery. A cutback week means decreasing mileage and often doing less intensity to give your body a chance to rest, reset, and recover from the hard training. Not only does this give your body a chance to recuperate and lower the risk of injury, but it also gives you a mental break from the hard work. Cutback weeks should be worked into the schedule approximately every three to four weeks, but it depends on the runner.

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